Welcome to those of you joining me from Growing Up Disney and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd stop on our Magical Blogorail.
Disney Food…there’s nothing quite like it. In this month’s post, the Magical Blogorail Red team is bringing you our thoughts and ideas on what our ideal Disney Resort meal will be. Already my mouth is watering, and I’m thinking of all the yummy delicious things that you can get at Walt Disney World. How am I going to make some serious decisions here?
Well, for starters, my meal is going to consist of an appetizer, entree, and dessert. We aren’t much on alcohol, so my drink will probably be a Diet Coke…
Appetizer
While this may not look like much, mainly because of the photographer in this case (that would be me!), the Cheddar Cheese soup from Le Cellier in Canada is at the top of my appetizer list. I’ve only had it one time — during the Food and Wine Festival we went to in 2011 — but it was so good I’ve got to try it out again!
A close second in my mind would be the appetizer bar that you have available to you at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Norway. All those incredible meats, cheeses, and breads are really tasty!
Entree
Yum! Speaking of Norway, the Traditional Kjottkake at the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall gets my vote for my favorite dish, although, I will admit that the entrees you get with the dinner at the Garden Grill Restaurant are absolutely fabulous also! Anyway, the Traditional Kjottkake is Norwegian meatballs with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and lingonberry sauce. The gravy, the meatballs, the tang of the sauce, it all works out to be a truly wonderful, comfort food that you will truly enjoy!
Dessert
When it comes to a dessert at Walt Disney World, I haven’t come across one that I like more than the berry cobbler that you get at the end of your meal at the Garden Grill Restaurant. This incredibly delicious dish comes in it’s own skillet, warm, and with a whipped cream/ice cream type accompaniment on top. This is truly a comfort food at its finest, and one that I truly enjoy time and time again! If you have never eaten at the Garden Grill Restaurant, you are missing out, not just because of this dessert, but it’s a big reason why!
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Great post, Mike! I like the Kjottkake too. My brother and I went to Akershus years ago, had a great time, and have had a running inside joke ever since.
Thanks, Amy! I tried my best, it wasn’t hard narrowing it down to just three! :)
Great menu and ones from places I have not tried yet. Now I have something new to look forward to.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Mary! You’ve got to try these restaurants out, there are so many great things about them that you will like!
Sounds great Mike!! I have never eaten at LeCellier, got to add that to the Disney Bucket List. Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to you too, Donna! Maybe one day we’ll bring our families and all meet at LeCellier together!
Mike
I totally agree with you about Garden Grill, Mike. We went there for the first time last November, and LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!!! New favorite. :)
And it’s been far too long since we went to Akershus, I think that just made next trip’s list thanks to you!
Love the post!
Thanks, Tami! It was a great topic choice by Bruce!
Mike
Thanks for the suggestions from Akershus – we’ll be dining there in January! I’ll have to try those meatballs….
I think you’ll like them, Tricia, but let me know when you get back what you thought of it. Plus, with Akershus, you’ll get a free photo package (well, I’m sure it’s accounted for in the price of the meal) of your family with the character that is greeting you. Most of the time it’s Belle, but we’ve had a different character there too. Enjoy!
Mike
I will have a Diet Coke and Berry Cobbler with you! Thank you for sharing your ideal Disney meals.
Let me know when, Dawn, and we’ll be there!
Love all your choices, Mike. We haven’t eaten in the Norway Pavilion in years but I remember how good it was. I’m definitely gonna have to try that Berry Cobbler, I have never eaten at the Garden Grill but it’s on the list now ;-)
PS – Love the New Header
Thanks, Diane! I took a shot my wife took from the Characters in Flight balloon and put my title up there. Also, the Garden Grill is a really great place to eat, if you want, here is a link to a review I wrote of it:
The Garden Grill Restaurant
Seems like Garden Grill really left an impression with you! I’ve never seen that dish from Norway, but it looks like something my husband would LOVE! As for me, cheddar cheese soup all the WAY1
Thanks Jenn! The only time I’ve had the soup was at F&W, so Le Cellier is definitely a place I want to try at some point!
Mike
True confessions time: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is only one of 4 restaurants we haven’t yet eaten at in all of Walt Disney World. I WILL be booking in 2014!
Wow, Donna! I can’t claim anything as cool as your confession! I’ll try, though…as you may remember, my first trip to WDW was in 1979, when I was 11 years old.
My daughter Sophie, who is now 12 1/2, has been to Walt Disney World 9 times in the past 8 years, and once to Disneyland!
:)
Mike
Sophie’s got great bragging rights Mike!!
I haven’t had any of these! I need to broaden my eating at WDW!
Yummy choices Mike! The Berry Cobbler sounds like a great finish to a delicious meal!!
Totally agree on that soup! it’s delicious! I have not eaten at Akershus, though. Will have to try that out sometime.
We visited Garden Grill for the first time last week and I LOVED that dessert. And now I’m craving it. :)