FAQs
Q: Is dinner worth fighting for a reservation?
A: It depends. If you or someone in your party loves Beauty and the Beast, it is worth it. You may want to do both lunch and dinner in this case. If you or someone in your party appreciates Imagineering and Disney theming, it is probably worth it. If you are a character hunter, it is probably worth it. If you are only casually interested in the restaurant because it is new, you may prefer to stick to lunch or skip it altogether and wait for popularity to wane.
Q: Is lunch worth standing in a long line?
A: It depends. If you or someone in your party loves Beauty and the Beast, it is worth it. You may want to do both lunch and dinner in this case. If you or someone in your party appreciates Imagineering and Disney theming, it is probably worth it. If you are only casually interested in the restaurant because it is new, you may prefer to make a dinner reservation or skip it altogether and wait for popularity to wane.
Q: Should I go for lunch or dinner?
A: It depends. Do you prefer CS or TS? Which menu appeals to you more? Would you rather get up early at 180 days to make a reservation, or stand in line for 20 minutes? This really all comes down to personal preferences.
Q: Is this a kid-friendly restaurant? Is this an adult-oriented/romantic restaurant?
A: Yes and yes. Children are welcome and often present at both lunch and dinner. However, in my experience dinner was somewhat quieter than lunch and there seemed to be fewer parties with young children. If you would like a more intimate atmosphere at dinner, ask to be seated in the West Wing*. They may or may not be able to meet this request, but it is worth asking. At lunch, choose the West Wing or Rose Gallery for fewer people and less noise.
*Note that there are only two 2-top tables in this room. If you have a reservation for 2, it is unlikely this request can be met.
Q: How is the food?
A: The answer to this question largely depends on your personal tastes. The general consensus among DISers seems to be that lunch is higher quality than dinner, and that dinner is good, but not great. BOG is all about atmosphere and theming, and the food is not the star player. For reviews, see the following post. If you have reasonable expectations, you will probably enjoy it.
Q: My child is a very picky eater. Can he/she get chicken nuggets or pizza here?
A: BOG's kids' menu is not standard Disney fare, especially at lunch when it is CS. Many guests requested that Disney offer healthier alternatives to the usual children's offerings, and that is what you'll find at BOG. Some substitutions can be made at lunch, and at dinner your server will be happy to work with you to find something your child will enjoy. But there are no off-menu items like chicken nuggets, burgers, or your typical mac 'n cheese. You may wish to feed your child at a different restaurant prior to dining here. If you'd like to make substitutions to your child's meal at lunch, I suggest asking to place your order with the cashier rather than at a kiosk. It may be difficult to make substitutions on the touchscreen. This way, you can also find out exactly what the kitchen can and cannot do. And, cashiers may be able to make substitutions you'd be unable to at a kiosk.
Q: At dinner, can I request to be seated in a certain location?
A: Yes, just know that they may or may not be able to meet your request. You may make seating requests at check-in.
Q: Does BOG accept the Tables in Wonderland card?
A: Yes, the TIW card is accepted at dinner.
Q: How many
DDP credits does BOG cost?
A: At lunch it is 1 CS credit, and at dinner it is 1 TS credit.
Q: Does BOG require a credit card guarantee? How does the no-show fee work?
A: Yes, BOG does require you to place a credit card on file as a guarantee. If you cancel your reservation less than 24 hours beforehand or no one in your party checks in for your reservation, this card will be charged $10 per person on the reservation. No matter how many people are on the reservation, if even just one person shows up you will not be charged at all.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: BOG does not have an official dress code. It's not a Signature restaurant and park attire is definitely acceptable. However, it's not unusual for people to dress up a bit for dinner. When I visited, my friend and I took an afternoon break at the resort to shower and change clothes before our reservation. We both chose comfortable, lightweight dresses and wore them for more park touring during EMH after our meal. I'm glad we were able to do this; the atmosphere is beautiful and it was fun to dress as elegantly as was practical. (I actually did a DisneyBound as Belle, which I really loved
) If it's not easy for your party to do this, though, you will not be out of place in normal touring clothes. If you do choose to dress up, I'd suggest:
-Khaki shorts or pants and a polo or button-down for boys/men
-Casual/"Sunday" dresses or nice capris and a dressy top for girls/women
This might also be a great celebration meal for your little princess after a BBB appointment, especially if she is a fan of Belle.
Q: Can one person in my party stand in line and order, then have the rest of my party join them inside the restaurant?
A: Maybe, but I wouldn't plan on it. The last time I was there, the CM was telling people that their entire party must be together to enter the restaurant and that if you tried to rejoin your group inside, you would not be allowed to do so but would have to wait in line. I am not sure whether or not you would actually be turned away if you told the CM that your group was inside the restaurant. I have a feeling this might be a policy that just depends on the CMs working that day. Regardless, I would not plan to have one person order for your group and have everyone join them inside, like Josh at easyWDW has recommended in the past. If you'd like to have one person wait in line while others do a ride or shop, this would be fine as long as you can coordinate meeting back up before you enter the castle. I'd suggest contacting the other members of your group when there are about 10 parties between you and the CM at the entrance.
Q: If I'm on the DDP, do my kids get a cupcake or cream puff for dessert?
A: At dinner, kids on the DDP can choose a cupcake or cream puff from the dessert menu. At lunch, the peach applesauce serves as the dessert. If they choose one of the two meals that does not list it as being included, they will still be able to receive it. I do not know if you need to specifically request it in this case, or if it comes automatically. If you order a kids' meal OOP, you will recieve whatever is listed as included. If the applesauce is not listed, you will not receive it.
