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Restaurant Review: Enchanted Rose

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Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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It is our deepest pride and greatest pleasure to welcome you to…Enchanted Rose!

When you visit the Enchanted Rose lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, you are transported to the live action Beauty and the Beast film. This lounge is the perfect addition to the resort and definitely worth a visit for the whole family!

What we like:

This lounge is beautiful from top to bottom and fits so seamlessly into the Grand Floridian’s overall aesthetic. Upon entering, there’s the main bar area, which is where we were able to snag the one remaining seat. The spectacular chandelier hangs overhead and sets the romantic tone for this area.

The lounge serves light appetizers and drinks – their extensive wine and cocktail must should be on your adult Must Do list! There are some non-alcoholic specialty drinks for the kids too 🙂

Things to note:

The menu is on the pricier side, but worth a visit for the amazing experience. There are three separate sections to the lounge – the main bar area and then two seating areas on either side. Try to get there on the earlier side, especially if you have a group, as seats and seating areas tend to fill up!

WDW Park Planners’ Tip:

If you’re an adults only group, try to sit in the main bar area. If you have kids, there’s better seating options in the “wings” – the rooms on either side of the main bar area!

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Restaurant Review: Nomad Lounge

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Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Calling all world wanderers! Come relax from your day of travels with an exotic cocktail or bite to eat at Animal Kingdom’s Nomad Lounge, a peaceful oasis on the water.

What we like:

Nomad Lounge is a hidden gem at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and I was thrilled when we discovered it on our last trip. It connects to Tiffins restaurant, which is located before the bridge crossing into Pandora. This spot does not accept reservations, so we walked in just expecting to take a quick look around. Lucky for us, there were plenty of seats open, so we took two chairs at the bar.

Our new favorite place!!

Aside from the bar seating, there are sitting areas with comfy lounge chairs and couches, along with outdoor seating on a wrap-around porch facing the water. The menu is small plates along with specialty drinks, inspired by cuisines and flavors from around the globe. We shared three menu items and each tried a different cocktail, and everything was delicious! You can’t go wrong here. This was one of the most relaxing places I’ve ever experienced in all of Disney World – we had the best time.

Things to note:

No reservations means Nomad Lounge could be a hit or miss! We sat through all of lunch and there was always some seating available, but I imagine it could get busier. This spot might be hard for bigger groups – definitely worth a shot regardless of your group size, though, as I’m convinced this is a hidden spot at Animal Kingdom still!

WDW Park Planners Tip:

If it’s not steamy and humid, ask to sit outside. The views are beautiful and unlike anything else at Animal Kingdom!

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Restaurant Review: Narcoossee’s

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Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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What better way to enjoy dinner than with panoramic views of the Seven Seas lagoon, Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain? That’s what you’ll get when you dine at the Grand Floridian’s Narcoossee’s restaurant, a steak and seafood spot located on the water.

What we like:

Narcoossee’s is a small restaurant on the water, but that’s what keeps it so intimate and cozy. This spot is perfect for a special occasion or date night; it’s on the pricier side but worth the splurge. Everything about this restaurant is exceptional – the food, the service, the waterfront views – you can’t beat it. Their wine list includes some Disney-owned brands, which were really neat to try. If you’re looking for a white tablecloth, upscale spot in Disney World, this is it!

Disney dates are the best dates!

Things to note:

As mentioned, this spot is on the pricier side, so there are not as many young kids and families dining here. Most places in Disney World are kid-friendly, so this is no exception, but it was mostly adult couples while we had dinner. We were seated at a table next to a family with one baby, but we also ate on the earlier side so we could head to Magic Kingdom afterwards.

WDW Park Planners Tip:

There are two tiers to the restaurant, so if you want to sit at the window, don’t be afraid to request it. Both tiers have breathtaking views (we were not on the window directly, and we still had great views), but if this is important to you, make sure you ask upon arrival 🙂

Also, if you dine on the later side, you may get to see the Magic Kingdom fireworks and Electrical Water Pageant!