The dining room at Beauty and the Beast is stunning. The chandeliers, ceiling art, and overall…read morearchitecture are exactly what you expect from a Disney themed experience. It delivers spectacle and nostalgia at first glance and it sets the tone well. Visually it is impressive enough that you will take a moment just to look around before you think about the food. The food was better than expected. The blue cheese and walnut salad was fresh and well balanced with the right level of acidity. The entree portions were generous. The steak was cooked properly and came with a sauce that had depth. The chicken dish was flavorful and plated cleanly with roasted vegetables that had real color and brightness. Even the fries were elevated. The rose dessert is visually beautiful and clearly designed for photos. It tasted pleasant and light. Service was excellent. Our waitress was on point from the moment we sat down. Our glasses were never empty. She checked in often, smiled, and made the dinner feel warm and welcoming. We were lucky with our seating. When Beast came out for his performance, we were front and center which elevated the entire experience. I never did anything like this as a child, so experiencing it now as an adult with my boyfriend felt personal and special. It was money well spent to step into a childhood dream and enjoy it with someone I love. This is a fantastic experience that Disney offers to bring fantasy alive for children, and for adults who never had the chance to see it that way. I could not have been more pleased. In terms of value, the price matched the experience. It is not a restaurant I would visit solely for food, but that is not the point. The food supports the fantasy. The fantasy carries the experience. If you want immersion, nostalgia, beauty, and a well executed performance layered into dinner, then Beauty and the Beast delivers.

I'm surprised how great the state show was. I really got into it. Once again, it's a classic Disney…read moreshow coming back from the MGM days. Whenever I have family in town, we always make sure to stop in and watch this show. No matter your age, you will get into it.

Starting with the bad: Seats are a bit uncomfortable. Staff…read morecould be more "available". There could be more of an explanation to what's happening. Some sections might make you sleepy. Not sure how kids sit through it. The good: There are concessions for food/snacks. The performers were great to watch. The show as a whole was good. The short: I did leave not 1000% sure of what the show was about, but it was enjoyable.

Deducting 2 stars because customer service was not great neither via phone nor the phone booth…read more I purchased tickets online $246 and didn't see there was a Florida resident offer until AFTER, wish they made this more clearer on their website. I attempted to contact their customer service via phone because I finally found the Florida resident offer on the site and it was down to $165 which is a chunk of savings. Wellll they never answered waited 20mins on the phone never answered and I attempted to email them, never got a reply, The $165 tickets ended up selling so I missed that window. When I got to the park and spoke to an agent at the booth wasn't really helpful. She stated the tickets were now $175 each so technically I already got my discount because my tickets were cheaper... which really, no I didn't had someone answered the phone... anyways whatever the money was spent already. We head upstairs, I purchased a Mickey pretzel and a lemonade. It was decent. Once you get inside everyone is getting to their seat, there wasn't that many people on staff to help you to your seat so everyone is kind of running around like a chicken with no head. what I didn't like about this event is that even after the show started I'm talking 45-50 mins into the show people are still arriving trying to sit down.. it was distracting.. Don't be fooled by the seats btw and thinking sitting at the front is the best view, the auditorium is small enough that all the seats have a great view. So honestly whatever tickets you buy they are just as great as the front front seats. The show itself was great, lots of action and talented cast members, the story was also heartwarming and interesting. It did drag a little I will say. They showed a lot of Disney characters overall so nice to see old characters like Bambi . It also had some funny moments. The cast members can tell when people were falling asleep or losing interest lol I would say for a kid this could get boring... until the acts start doing flips and tricks again.. Oh yeah, the seats were low key HARD and uncomfortable lol! 90mins no intermission was a little rough. Overall cute and good for a date night or with the family in town. I wouldn't go again though.

I had a wonderful opportunity to get to experience such a phenomenal performance last night! They…read morewere very well organized and I did not expect such professionalism and talent in a community theatre, especially with their youth group! The singing was top notch and their projection was amazing! The actors and actresses were ALL very committed to their roles and the costumes were so cute and spot on! The also had a live orchestra and they played oh so beautifully. Staff was energetic very helpful and happy, which is very appreciated. I got to meet Melody, she was very sweet and kind. I can't wait to see what else you guys have in store!

As a child I listened to the "Charlie Brown" soundtrack again and again. Yes it was an LP (that's a…read morerecord for you kids these days). I loved the songs and learned them by heart. What a true joy to see this team of young actors perform my childhood favorites wIth such skill and perfection. With great voices, choreography, and acting, this production is well worth your time and investment. The cast is funny, thoughtful and poignant (yes I sniffed a little at the end). Technically the show was amazing as well. The lighting, orchestra and sets were well done and the direction was top notch Happiness is... seeing community theater at this caliber!

If you're anything like me, you want to get to the park when it opens. But if you get there BEFORE…read moreit opens, you can catch your first glimpse of the characters as they arrive on the morning train to welcome everyone to the park. It doesn't require you to get there that much earlier (the show doesn't start until 10 minutes before the park opens), but with coordination of parking/trams/monorails or ferry boats, it does require a little bit of extra effort on the planning side. And as expected to capitalize on the Frozen craze, Anna & Elsa have joined the welcome committee. It's not something I make an effort to see every time, but it is nice to catch it every once & a while.

The welcome show is great we were caught by surprise as we weren't expecting it. Its fun to watch…read morethe performers/ dancers making it magical!

One of my favorite shows at Hollywood Studios. Make sure yo go early to get good seats. 20 min…read morebefore show is provably good. Grab a snack or a drink before you go and make it a mini break. This is basically a mini musical of the animated story, featuring some of the beloved characters. I also recommend doing it in the afternoon so you are not out in the sun. The show is just under half an hour.

This is one of my favorite shows! My wife and I see it every time we are at Studios. Beauty and the…read moreBeast Live on Stage is a Broadway style stage show located next to Tower of Terror. It is about a 25 minute show that plays throughout the day. It takes you through the story of Beauty and the Beast using live dancers and singers. The theater is very large, it holds a ton of people and is covered. It is technically outside, but with the cover, its not bad, even in the summer. I would just wait in line I would never waste a lightening lane on this attraction. Again since it holds so many, you can walk up 5 minutes before show time and get a seat. It might not be close to the stage but a seat. If you want to be up front, you will need to get into the line ahead of time. To be honest, all the seats offer a great view. It is an angled theatre. The show pretty much follows the most important scenes from the movie. It does have actual singers, dancers and then characters. I do really enjoy this show. Some people find it cheesy which I don't know why. It is a great show. It is very Broadway caliber. There are better singers than others but overall everyone is great! This is a quick show, get out of the heat, see the show, bring in a drink and snack and call it a day! I really enjoy it, my favorite being that you can actually bring a cocktail into the theatre and enjoy during the show. It's a great show, check it out! ACES!

This attraction does not always open as the park opens so make sure you check the Disney app to see…read morewhen the first show starts. The lines for this get pretty long. Try to be there for the ver first show as there's usually less people and you'll get to take better pictures. Before the attraction you go into Belle and Maurice's house and if it is too full the pics don't really come out. The attraction consist of the guest acting out the story of Beauty and the Beast. If you're an adult, volunteer to be the soldier (male or female, doesn't matter), if you have kids be sure to have them volunteer for a part.... And even if all the parts are giver away, ask if they can be extras, which means anything (eg forks, etc)... why is this important? Because at the end you can take a picture with Belle (that's one less line to make to meet a princess ;) You're welcome. Haha. And yes, she takes a picture with the soldiers too).

This character meet-and-greet allows you to be part of the show whether you are big or small! I…read moreloved seeing my daughters' smile grow as they were assigned parts of Belle's entourage. It was creative, interactive, and of course, oh-so-cute. Afterwards you were able to take group photos. The wait can be pretty long but it's in the shade and once you are in the cottage you get a chance to explore Maurice's workshop...and in true Disney fashion they filled the entire cottage floor to ceiling with little surprises to see.

I've had the chance to experience the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue twice--once for my birthday and…read moreanother time with a group of colleagues--and both visits were an absolute blast! The energy from the performers is contagious, and they do a fantastic job getting the audience involved, making the show feel interactive and unique. The food was delicious, and you definitely won't leave hungry since it's all-you-care-to-enjoy. Everything was served family-style, and there was plenty to go around, making it a great value on top of the entertainment. My biggest piece of advice? Save room for the strawberry shortcake! It's the perfect sweet ending to an already fantastic meal. If you're looking for a classic Disney experience that's filled with laughs, music, and great food, Hoop-Dee-Doo is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. While it's probably a one-and-done experience for me personally, I'm so glad I've done it--not just once, but twice. It's one of those iconic Disney experiences that everyone should try at least once!

Not sure what the big Hoop-Dee-Doo is... Unfortunately, the…read moreshow was more of a Hoop-Dee-Doo-Doo for me. Arriving in Fort Wilderness, the check-in process is very drawn out and poorly executed. It's amazing how simple every other restaurant in Disney can be. If you want your Annual Pass discount, you'll have to deal with a second long line. We were originally excited for a second floor seat, but the layout is just annoying. Swivel chairs line the railing, so you turn out toward the wall to eat and spin back around in a tight area to watch the show. The food could've saved the day being all you can eat and comfort foods. But the servers brought it out in the middle of the acts.. when it's pitch black and we are swiveled around... so it was cold by the time you were ready to eat. The all you can eat was accommodated by the server bringing out a full tray of each item and plopping down one or two items on each of their tables. The cast makes a huge deal with a musical number about the dessert... Strawberry Shortcake.. but it was honestly not the best dessert option. The show was definitely cute and old timey - with the whole place joining in a chorus of This Land Is Your Land and corny jokes, but I would highly suggest you leave as soon as you finish dessert. They hand out washboards and serving spoons to every table... which turns into a nightmare of banging and unnecessary showboating to gain attention from the characters. Was it worth marking off the experience? Yes. Would I suggest anyone venture to do it? No.

Thank you Disney for a show centered around my favorite characters, the villains! Disney Villains…read moreis a brand new show at Disney Hollywood Studios. This show opened a few months ago and has become one of my personal favorites at the park. When my wife and I visit Hollywood Studios, we usually opt for the shows over the rides, especially when its hot. If you are looking for it, it's in the back corner behind Rock and Roller-coaster, if you head towards Tower of Terror, head to the left towards Rock and Roller-Coaster then keep walking back. If you didn't know it was back there, you would miss it. Since it is a show, it is also inside, covered and fantastic AC kicking! It is so nice and cool inside. It is kind of dark which also helps. The seats are pretty comfortable, I have actually dozed off in the summer with the heat. The show is also interactive and based off audience screams and cheers, therefore your ending might be different, however, we have always had the same ending. As the name implies, the theme of the show is villains. There are 3 main characters that come on stage, sing, speak to the audience and more. The 3 villains are Hook, Cruella and Maleficent. At the end of the show, the audience gets to decide "who is the most understood" and they will finish out the show. Again, we have always had the same character so it makes me wonder, I don't want to spoil it. The visuals, colors, music, actors are fantastic. They really did a great job with this show. I felt it was quickly done and created but honestly they did a great job. They do have a few special effects but honestly, this is not a scary show. It is dark and can get loud but overall it is a great show, very family friendly. I highly recommend watching it next time you are there!

Disney Villains is the brand new show at Disney Hollywood Studios. It opened a few months ago and…read morehas quickly become one of my favorite shows at the park. It is in the back corner behind Rock and Rollarcoaster. If you don't head back there you might not even know it existed. This is a show located inside with amazing AC. You get to sit down and just enjoy. It is also interactive and based off audience screams and cheers, the ending might be different. This show focuses on the villains. You have 3 main characters that come out and sing and dance and speak to you; Hook, Cruella and Maleficent. Then at the end you get to decide who is the most is the most understood and they will finish out the show. The visuals and colors and music is absolutely wonderful. I have really grown to enjoy this show. I have seen it a couple of times and have gotten the same ending each time. I want to see something different! I also think it would be really exciting if they rotated the characters. There are a few special effects as well which add to the theme of the show. Overall this is fantastic. I can not stress how much you should come and watch the show. It is great and one we will always go watch now moving forward!

What a fun meet and greet. From the sound of it I thought it was a show and then followed by a meet…read moreand greet. I wish the could make it clearer that this isn't a show, just a meet and greet and you have to pick 2 of the character to get in line for. I'm glad I didn't crave taking pictures of all four then we'd have to stand in line again. I had no idea that it was just a meet and greet. It's located at the end of Fantasyland all the end of the park. It's so deep inside, you have to be really committed to this experience. I set aside over an hour for this experience as I thought I was a show then a meet and greet. We really zipped through this. We had to keep walking and walking to find it. It was located in a big top tent. There are two options when you arrive you can see Donald and Goofy or Daisy and I can't recall who her counterpart was. We were there to see Goofy as that is my Aunt's favorite Character so I wanted to make sure we got pictures with Goofy and of Goofy alone for the photo book I was making for her for Chanukah this year. We came to Disney World the first week of December so photo presents for the holidays were still possible. We got inline for Donald and Goofy. It was a long line, but not unreasonable. I believe we waited between 15-20minutes. The longest we waited all day for an experience. I was surprised when we got to the front of the line that there wasn't a photographer. It was all being done automatically. You get to the front, the cast member holds you at a rope till it's your turn and then they let you in. You put down your bags to the side and then meet goofy. He's so fun and loving. We posed with him and the camera went off a few times. Then when we were done I asked if I could take a few shots of him alone. I was given permission to use my phone and I took a few shots. Then we were ushered to a computer screen where we scanned our key card or magic band like you do with a photographer and the photo are send directly to your account. The same procedure went with Donald. All the pictures turned out fabulous even without a real photographer.

Pete's silly side sideshow is a character meet and greet area located inside Disney magic kingdom…read morejust outside the circus area and the famed dumbo ride. The tent are has two lines. One line to meet daisy and Minnie Mouse dressed in circus attire and another to meet goofy and Donald whom are also in circus themed attire. Overall it's a nice permanent meet and greet area that is indoors. My younger girls love the character meets and it brings them a lasting memory.