Hi Ashley!
Be Our Guest Restaurant is my favorite Disney Dining experience at the
Walt Disney World Resort! Every dish, from start to finish, is absolutely delicious! Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes! You had to know that was coming!
Be Our Guest Restaurant is not considered a traditional character dining experience. While Beast does make his way through the restaurant, there is not a “meet and greet” opportunity to pose for photos with the master of the castle. Beast will make his way through all three dining rooms of the castle – The Grand Ballroom, The West Wing, and The Rose Gallery. He traditionally visits each room multiple times while Guests dine in the castle. He stands and waves long enough to capture photos of my family with Beast in the background. It is requested that Guests remain seated as Beast visits the dining rooms. Following your dining experience, Guests at your table will receive an autograph card. One side features the Beast’s autograph with the Be Our Guest Restaurant logo. The other side features the famous stained glass window depicting Belle and Beast. I keep mine framed in my office.
Back in the summer, there was a “trial” period when Beast formally greeted and posed for photographs with Guests in his study after Guests enjoyed their meal. It is my understanding that the trial has ended, and Beast has once again returned to strolling the rooms of the castle to wave to his Guests!
Dreams do come true!
Jonathan