Beauty and the Beast at Magic Kingdom; Be Our Guest restaurant; bell; beast;
  • On Aug 17, 2026
    María from Nuevo Leon Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! My girlfriend and I would love to dine at Be Our Guest during our trip. Would you recommend visiting Magic Kingdom on the same day as our Be Our Guest reservation, or is there a better way to plan it? Any tips for the best experience?

    Royal Greetings, María!

    You're always welcome to Be Our Guest here at planDisney!  And now, we invite you to relax and let us pull up a chair as we proudly present. . .your answer!  

    María, Be Our Guest Restaurant offers such a beautiful and unique dining experience inside Magic Kingdom Park.  The restaurant features three dining rooms - each inspired by a scene in the beloved classic movie.  While my favorite room to dine in is The Grand Ballroom, I like to visit The West Wing to catch a glimpse of the Beast's enchanted rose.  When making your reservation, you won't be able to request a specific room, but you can make a request when you check in at the restaurant.  Requests cannot be guaranteed, but Cast Members will do their best to accommodate when possible.  

    Since Be Our Guest is located at Magic Kingdom, I recommend spending at least a few hours in the park either before or after your meal.  It's important to consider the type of admission ticket you have when making the best plan for you.  Standard theme park tickets allow you to enter only one park per day, and your dining reservation requires you to enter the park.  If you have this type of ticket, it's best to plan your dining reservation on a day that you'll already be visiting Magic Kingdom.  However, if your park ticket includes the Park Hopper Option, you could start the day in another theme park and then hop to Magic Kingdom in the evening for dinner and to catch some of the nighttime entertainment.  As a reminder, Magic Kingdom closes early several nights each week this time of year to host Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so you will want to confirm theme park hours and entertainment showtimes for the day of your reservation!

    Speaking of the Halloween party, you could also make your dining reservations for a party night, if you have purchased tickets for this special event.  With a ticket to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you can enter the park as early as 4:00 PM.  In addition to the traditional French-inspired menu, you'll find a few exclusive items available just for party Guests.  But don't worry. . .whether you choose to dine as a daytime Guest or while visiting the Halloween party, you can still try the Grey Stuff!  It's delicious!

    planDisney Pro Tip:  If you're a fan of Beauty and the Beast, you won't want to miss Enchanted Tales with Belle, which is located right next to Be Our Guest Restaurant.  This interactive experience is not available during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so if you want to check it out on a party night, plan to visit before 5:30 PM!

    I hope this information has been helpful, María, and that you enjoy making many magical memories during your visit!  If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney - we're all ears!

    Cheers!
    Kristi
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Meet the Panelist: Kristi, Maryland

Hi! I'm Kristi and I've been making magical memories at the Walt Disney World Resort since my first visit in 1989. While I cherished my childhood visits, my favorite memories have come sharing all of the excitement and wonder of a Disney Parks vacation with my husband and three boys. Whether you're planning a runDisney racecation, a trip with little ones, a land and sea adventure, or anything in between, I'm ready to help you make some bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful plans for your next Disney Parks vacation! Learn More About Kristi

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