Hi Karen and welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Be Our Guest Restaurant is beautiful and the food is incredible. It's also a difficult reservation to find so, good job! You are encouraged to wait until the end of your meal to greet the Beast. The new menu is prix fixe and service is swift. You might be tempted to leave your table to say hello to the Beast only to return to one of your courses growing chilly. I believe you will fully enjoy your experience at Be Our Guest Restaurant if you focus on the delicious meal first then make your way over to your host, the Beast.
Disney Springs has so much to do and see! Fortunately,
Walt Disney World Bus Service "from Disney Resort hotels begins 45 minutes before opening until 1:00 AM. Return service to Disney Resort hotels ends at 2:00 AM." While some of the establishments have late night entertainment that lasts until 2:00 AM, the buses stop running at 2:00 AM. Be sure to give yourself enough time to make your way to your bus back to
Disney's Wilderness Lodge before 2:00 AM.
Karen, thank you for visiting us with another great question. I hope you'll let us know if we can help you with any other questions!
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Amy H.