The Vacation Kingdom Resort is located between World Gardens in the Magic Kingdom Park and Fantasyland. The Hotel opened with Magic Kingdom Park and Walt Disney World’s opening in 1971. It has been a 5 Star hotel since it’s opening and still hold’s true to the standard.
​
It’s theming is Victorian and Fantasy Castle style architecture, with cream, gold, royal blue, and silver accents. It is the castle of the Magic Kingdom Park (Snow White Castle) and is similar to the Disneyland Hotel in Paris.
​
From Parking and Magical Express services, you enter the Hotel through Utiladors that go directly through the Back of the Magic Kingdom Park to the castle via a Peoplemover themed to mine carts from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A moving Walkway is also on either side of the Peoplemover, to promote flow of the many people visiting this high class resort. The Mine carts and walkways go through caves where “a million diamonds shine”. Seeing sparkling jewels and gems while heading to the bottom transportation floor of the Main Lobby, which is titled the “Royal Diamond Room” which is themed around findings from the mine, which are then used in crowns, scepters, and many other Royal furniture used in the castle.
From the Royal Diamond Room, guests may enter the lobby by 1of the 2 escalators, or 1 of the 3 elevators, all-themed with gold and cream embellishments and go up to the third floor. If you choose to stay on this floor, follow the eerie narrow, brick hallway into the dungeon, where The Poison Apple, the Restaurant Bar, is located.
The second floor of the lobby is 4 Stories tall, and it is used for Theme Park guests and attractions. This is where Snow White’s Scary Adventures, A Snow White Walkthrough, A Princess Meet and Greet, and a Royal Banquet Hall (Table Service Restaurant). Nearby is The Wishing Well, Fantasyland Theatre, and a few other classic attractions. The second floor is used also as a walkway from World Gardens to Fantasyland, with Golden murals telling the story of Snow White while walking.
The third and fourth floors are the Main Lobby of the Hotel, it is 6 Stories Tall, and it includes Check-In, Check-Out, Bellhop services, seating, Children Activities, a Royal Tea Room (Menu to come), 3 Restaurants, a large Chandileer, and giant stain glass windows looking out into the Park.
The Main hotel elevator is surrounded entirely by glass, with a 360-painted mural going up 14 Stories (the top 4 Stories are only accessed by staff the and the Presidential Suite guest.), themed to the attractions and characters of Fantasyland, with the final 6 stories going from a sunset to the night sky with fireworks representing the nighttime spectacular each night at the Magic Kingdom. The Top 6 stories are all Club Level guests.
Classic Room - $300 per night – Sleeps 4
Luxury Room with Terrace – $350 per night - Sleeps 5
Classic Family Room – $350 per night - Sleeps 5
Luxury Family Room with Terrace - $375 per night – Sleeps 6
Royal Court Club Level Room – $500 per night – Sleeps 5
Junior Suite - $625 per night – Sleeps 6
Storybook Suite – $750 per night – Sleeps 2
Tinkerbell Suite – $950 per night - Sleeps 8
Sleeping Beauty Suite (Vice Presidential) – 1,230 per night - Sleeps 10
Snow White Suite (Presidential) – $1, 500 per night –Sleeps 12
The 1993 Expansion of the Hotel includes these rooms:
The Royal Courtyard Family Room Wing - $320 per night
The 2015 Expansion of the Hotel adds as follows:
​
​
The Poison Apple
No Dining Credits
Timeline Backstory
This was the first bar Walt Disney himself supported in the park because of it's dungeon feel. You can only enter this bar through the Hote, or through Club 66/33 Member's Dungeon Doorway in the park.
Summary
Go into the depths of the dungeon where the Queen from snow white has instructed her followers to create spectacular drinks from potions and bizzare ingredients you won't find anywhere else. Orginally, the bar was more themed to German appetizers and drinks, but in the 90s the theme was changed to a Disney Villain bar to promote upcoming movies. The New Post 90s storyline boasts that The queen from Snow White has had has instructed her followers to create dark drinks and potions based off of the evilest Villains in Disney history. Some of the villains have stopped to the Dungeon and have left some of their prized possessions there. (Jafar's sceptar, Hades' Mortal Vile, The Black Cauldron, Frollo's Hat, Maleficent's Crow (Animetronic), Headless Horseman's Sword, Ursula's Necklace, etc.) The Magic Mirror has been present at the Poison Apple since the addition of the 2015 Expansion, and is completely Interactive.
Drink Menu - As of 2016
The Maleficent (1971)- Black Vodka, Grape Schnapps, & Apple Pucker
The Stepmother (1971)- Chocolate Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, & Chocolate Liqueur
Red Queen (1971)- Citrus Vodka, Blood Orange Vodka, & Blood Orange Juice.
Poison Apple (1971)- Jagermeister, Apple Vodka, Apple Pucker, & Cranberry Juice
7 Dwarfs German Beer Flight (1971) - Can also pick 3 of the 7 for a smaller flight.
Burley and Brawny (1992) - Whiskey, Amaretto, Black Cherry Soda
Shan Yu (1998) - Sake, Ginger Liqueur, & Apple Cider
Limited Release Drinks Throughout the Years
Long Live the King (1994-1996) - Kahlua, Salted Carmel Vodka, Vanilla Bailey's, & Coffee
Gold of Virginia (1995-1996) - Merlot, Chambord, Raspberries, & Mint
Hades' Fire (1997-1998)- Blueberry Mio, Hynotiq, Black Vodka, & Bacardi 151 - Caution: this drink is set on fire!
Shot of Firebird (1999-2002) - Fireball Whiskey & Coconut Rum
The Other Side (2009-2012) - Dark Rum, Passion Fruit Rum, & Pineapple Juice.
Mother Knows Best (2010-Now) - Hibiscus Vodka, Rose Water Liqueur, & Sparkling Cranberry Juice
The Southern Isles (2013-Now) - Whiskey, Amaretto, Orange Tea, & Orange Peel.
Seasonal Drinks
Halloween
Oogie Boogie (Introduced - 1995) - Citron Absolute, Midori, Mountain Dew, Gummy Worms.
What's This? (Introduced - 1995) - Apple Pucker, Butterscotch Schnapps, Cider, Hennessy & Vanilla Bean.
Christmas
What's This? (Introduced - 1995) - Apple Pucker, Butterscotch Schnapps, Cider, Hennessy & Vanilla Bean.
Appetizer and Entree Menu - 2016
Faciliar's Vodoo Gumbo
Chernabog's Bald Mountain Wings
Clayton's Exotic Animal Flight - Meats change every two years
Scar's African Ribs
Ursula's Fish Tacos
Desserts
The Queen's Apple Dumplins
Cruella's Black and White Cupcakes
The Royal Tea Room
Room Service for some plates upon request - No Dining Credits
Summary
Sunny, English-themed tea room located on the ground floor of the main Lobby of the Resort. The 2015 Refurbishment brought audio animetronic Chip and Mrs. Potts from Beauty and the Beast on serving carts, to interact with guests.
Menu
The Yorkshire Tea
First Course
North American Caviar with Traditional Accompaniments
Second Course
Medley of Finger Sandwiches accompanied with Berries, Cheese and Lavosh
Third Course
Buttery Scone and Jam Tart
Finale
Choice of delicate House-Made Pastries, Strawberries and Creme, or English Trifle
Accompanied by two glasses of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and your choice of two pots of tea
(charge for additional pots of tea)
The Berkshire Tea
Enjoy all of the delicacies of the Yorkshire Tea excluding the two glasses of Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Accompanied by your choice of two pots of tea
(charge for additional pots of tea)
The Cheshire Tea
First Course
Selection of exotic fruits and imported cheeses
Second Course
Medley of Finger Sandwiches accompanied with Berries, Cheese and Lavosh
Third Course
Buttery Scone and Jam Tart
Finale
Choice of delicate House-Made Pastries, Strawberries and Creme, or English Trifle
Accompanied by your choice of tea
(charge for additional pots of tea)
The Derbyshire Tea
Medley of finger sandwiches accompanied with berries, cheese, and lavosh
Choice of delicate House-Made Pastries, Strawberries and Creme, or English Trifle
Mrs. Potts Tea
First Course
Assorted Tea Sandwiches including tuna salad, ham & cheese, and Peanut Butter & Jelly on white bread
Second Course
Jam Tart
Finale
Delicate House-Made Pastries
Accompanied by our special "dark tea" (chocolate milk)
Beverages
Seasonal Tea Selections -
Genmai Cha- this famous Japanese "popcorn tea" is a blend of toasted rice, roasted barley, and green tealeaves with a sweet nutty finish
Cassis- an aromatic blend that perfectly harmonizes the sweet tartness of blackcurrants with the depth of black tea
Masala Black Tea Chai- a layered and complex blend of spices with notes of clove and cardamum
Gingerbread House- sweet and spicy holiday selection to bring the spirit of the season
Nutcracker- a black tea with the flavors of hazelnut and vanilla
Signature Blends -
These selections are blended exclusively by a Master Tea Blender for The Garden View Tea Room
Princess Breakfast Tea- South African Organic Rooibos flavored with vanilla beans and a hint of strawberry. This tea is rich in antioxidants and vitamins and is naturally decaffeinated
Garden View Blend- a blend of Assam and Keemun black leaves with the floral overtones of flowery Earl Grey
Mad Hatter's Tea Party- medium-bodied Ceylon tea leaves scented with the essential oils of vanilla and natural fruits, including passion fruit and pomegranate
Jade Leaf- this delicate tea, with a hint of sweetness, is fresh and grassy quality reminiscent of Nori
Floral Jasmine Green- Spring harvest twisted- green tea with medium-tannic notes and the delicate scent of jasmine
Silver Leaf- harvested south of the Yangtze river, this premier connoisseur-grade of white tea is named for the the silver downy hairs that cover the young, unopened buds
Organic English Breakfast- blended true to the origin of "English breakfast" this organic connoisseur-grade version is made in the great tradition of strong, malty black tea (decaffeinated English Breakfast also available)
Eros- this medium-bodied Ceylon combines sweet Mandarin oranges with warm vanilla for a sweet and creamy finish
Russian Early Grey- blended in the honor of the Russian tradition, this Early Grey uses the rind of the spicy bergamot orange to give the exotic blend its citrus note
Thunderbolt Darjeeling- often referred to by tea connoisseurs as muscatel, this thin-bodied tea is light with a floral aroma
Osmanthus Oolong- rare Osmanthus flowers are highly coveted for their champagne aroma and deep, rich flavor
Mango Oolong- mingled with the scent of ripe mangoes, this refreshing Tung Ting oolong is sweet and delicate
Harmony- mild and sweet with a blend of chamomile, orange blossoms, peppermint, and allspice
Chamomile- a tranquil infusion of golden chamomile blossoms with a smooth, apple-like finish
Jamaican-Spice- a brilliant red zesty infusion of hibiscus, cinnamon, cloves and orange peel
Organic Vanilla Rooibos- Madagascar vanilla bean natural essential oils sweeten this organic Rooibos
Specialty Beverages
Apple or Orange Juice - Apple or Orange Juice
Cappuccino
Chocolate Milk
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Sprite
Espresso
Hot Cocoa
Milk
Press Pot Colombian Coffee (regular or decaf)
Martinelli Sparkling Cider
Beer
Craft Beers
Wine
Cockburn 20 yr Tawny Port
Domaine Ste.-Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley
Fonseca Bin 27, Character, N.V.
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Brut, Sonoma '97
Veuve Clicquot, Reims
Disney's Enchanted Library
Table Service Dinner Buffet- 2 Dining Credits
Summary
An All You Can Eat Character Meal set inside to a giant, royal, enchanted library full of classic Disney fairy tales.
Menu
Breakfast with your favorite Fantasyland friends
An All You Can Eat Character Meal with Mary Poppins, Alice, Mad Hatter, Peter Pan, Wendy, characters subject to change to Merlin, Pooh, Mickey, orSnow White).
Children-friendly Favorites - Cheesy scrambled eggs, Mickey waffles with old-fashioned syrup, sausage, breakfast pastries, potato puffs, bacon.
Signature Offerings - Floridian Strawberry Soup, Cheese Blintz with toppings, Smoked Salmon Lox with toppings, Omelets and Eggs made to order, House-made Hash, Lobster Eggs Benedict, Classic Eggs Benedict, and Yogurt Bar.
Carving Station - Hickory-smoked Ham with an brown sugar Maple Ham Glaze (meat may vary)
Breakfast Favorites - Pancakes, plain and onion bagels, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, maple French toast, assorted pastries, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, cheese grits, potatoes O'Brien, stewed tomatoes, jasmin rice, crushed avocado
Fresh Fruits and Breads - grapefruit, honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberries, pineapple, grapes, fruit salad, croissants, assorted muffins, multigrain bread, raisin bread, flour tortillas, assorted jams.
Sweets and Treats - Bread pudding with vanilla sauce, sticky cinnamon buns, assorted donut holes
Dinner with Snow White and her friends
An All You Can Eat Character Meal with Snow White and 4 of the Seven Dwarfs (Rotating) (Dwarfs subject to change to be filled in with Disney Princesses)
Signature Offerings: - Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries, grilled Verlaso Salmon with avocado salsa, Bucatini, Bratwurst, Sauerkrat and Assorted Sushi Roll, Key Lime Gingered Grilled Chicken, Fried Sustainable Mississippi Catfish with Remoulade, Mongolian Beef Stir Fry
For Children Ages 3-9
Kid's Station - Macaroni & Cheese, Pizza, Corn, Chicken Nuggets, Cheese Ravioli, Broccoli, Hot Dogs, Taco bar and toppings
Desserts
Dessert Bar - assorted items baked in-house including items such as bite-size cheesecake, fruit tarts and chocolate mousse
Dinner
Carving Station - Herb Crusted Striploin with chimi-churri, Turkey Breast
Hot Line - Not all items offered each evening; possible items include:
Spice-Crusted Salmon with Crispy Plantains, Jasmine Rice, Cheese Ravioli, Mojo Roast Pork Loin, Guinness Stew, Pork Pot Stickers, Chicken Marsala, Spicy Durban Chicken, Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Potato Casserole, Chicken Noodle Soup, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Stew, Pasta Alfredo, Seasonal Soup, Maki Sushi Rolls, Conch Chowder, Vegetarian Chili, Succotash, Chef's Paella, Japanese style Green Beans with Edamame, Vegetable medley, Tomato Bisque, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Clams and Mussels, Mongolian Beef
Salads - Not all items offered each evening; possible items include:
Tossed Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens, Vegan Noodle Salad, Marinated Cucumber Salad, Edamame Salad, Potato Salad, Watercress Salad, Seasonal Fruit Salad, Tomato-Mozzarella Salad, Five Bean Salad, Broccoli Slaw, Couscous Salad, Heirloom Tomato Salad, Tarpon Springs Salad, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Cornbread Salad, Farro Salad, Kale/Spinach/Arugula Salad, Fruit Salad
Bar Drinks
Pixie Dust - Honey Vodka, Triple Sec, & Cider
The Sorcerer's Den
Quick Service - 1 QS Credit
Summary
This place is known or it's magically fast quick service options. Themed to Merlin and his "Higitus Figitus" song, you can find object floating around everywhere!
Menu
Late Night Dining
Large 16" Pepperoni Pizza
Large 16" Vegetable Pizza
Large 16" Cheese Pizza
Gourmet Cheese Pizza - Mozzarella and Provolone
Gourmet Margherita Pizza - Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil
Gourmet Pepperoni Pizza - Pepperoni, Mozzarella, and Provolone
Snacks
Apple Dippers
Carrots & Celery
Clementines
Enjoy Life Chocolate Chip Cookie
Freshly Baked Cookie
Fruit Cup
Fruity Gummy Bears
Go Raw Granola Bar
Go Raw Live Pumpkin Bar
Greek Yogurt
Larabar
Lundberg Rice Chips
OMG Brownie
OMG Chocolate Chip Cookie
Probar Whole Berry Blast
Rocky Mountain Caramel Popcorn
Sushi Plate
Vegetables with Hummus
Whole Fruit
Yogurt
Soups/Salads
Cucumber Salad
Small Tossed Salad
Soup of the Day
Entrees
Angus Bacon Cheeseburger - with House-made Chips or Cucumber Salad
Chicken Breast Nuggets - 8 pieces with House-made Chips or Cucumber Salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich - Grilled Chicken, Ham, Gruyère Cheese, and Lettuce on Fresh-baked Ciabatta with Cucumber Salad or house-made chips
Gourmet Cheese Pizza
Gourmet Margherita Pizza - Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil
Gourmet Pepperoni Pizza - Pepperoni, Mozzarella, and Provolone
Grand Gaspy Burger - 1/3 lb Angus Burger, Tillamook Cheddar, Pulled Pork, Barbecue Mayonnaise, and Onion Frits with Cucumber Salad or house-made fries
Grand Turkey Sandwich - with Swiss Cheese , Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato on Sunflower Bread - grab and go
Ham and Swiss Sandwich - with Arugula on Rye
Roast Beef Sandwich - with Boursin Cheese Spread and Caramelized Onions
Salad Your Way - with fresh grilled chicken, fresh grilled flank steak, or Vegan Chick'n Chunks. Choose from a variety of ingredients
Side Dishes
Chips
French Fries
Applesauce
Carrots
Grapes
Small Cookie (KM)
Jello
For Children Ages 3-9
Kid's Lunch and Dinner
Hot Dog
Uncrustables PB&J
Vegetable Wrap - Carrots, Squash, Zucchini, Tomatoes, and ranch
Hamburger
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Nuggets
Honest Kids Juice
Desserts
Assorted Gourmet Cupcakes
Brownie
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Cake
Crisped Rice Mickey Treat
Frozen Whips
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cup
Yogurt Parfait
Bakery
Assorted Muffins
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Chocolate Twist
Croissant
Crumb Cake
Danish Pastry
Sticky Bun
Breakfast
Bounty Platter - Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, small Mickey-shaped waffle, pancake, and biscuit
Croissant Egg Sandwich - Scrambled Egg, Cheese, and Bacon on a Fresh-baked Croissant
Pancakes - with choice of Bacon or Sausage
Mickey-shaped Waffles - Three Small Mickey-shaped Waffles with Bacon or Sausage
Oatmeal
Kid's Meal- Breakfast Frittata - with Grapes and applesauce. Includes small lowfat milk or small water
Kid's Meal- Breakfast Platter - Scrambled Eggs, Grapes, and Bacon or Sausage. Includes small lowfat milk or small water. Juice box or small chocolate milk substituted upon request
Kid's Meal- Mickey-Shaped Waffles - with Bacon or Sausage and Grapes. Includes small lowfat milk or small water. Juice box or small chocolate milk substituted upon request
Kid's Meal- Pancakes - with Bacon or Sausage and Grapes. Includes small lowfat milk or small water. Juice box or small chocolate milk substituted upon request
Grits
Yogurt
Yogurt Parfait
Beverages
Apple Juice
Bottled Water
Cappuccino
Chocolate milk
Espresso
Fuze Drinks
Honest Kids' Juice
Cappuccino
Milk
Monster Energy
Orange Juice
Perrier
Powerade
smartwater
Soy Milk
Vitamin Water
Specialty Cocktails
Jose Cuervo Margarita
Kahlua Mudslide
Beer
Beer - Imported, specialty & domestic
Wine
Wine - 187 ml
Wine - 375 ml
Wine - 750 ml
The Artisan's Hall
Table Service - 3 Dining Credits
Summary
Tucked away in the heart of the Castle is The Artisan's Dining Hall. Themed with beautiful stain glass, mosaics, portraits, and other art pieces themed to Royal Disney movies. This restaurant has been in Walt Disney World Resort since the beginning and is one of the hardest restaurants to get into because of it's theming, location, food, and the opportunity to see Fantasyland and the fireworks while dining.
Menu
Appetizers/Starters
Castle Salad - Mixed Greens with Seasonal Accompaniments
Seasonal Salad - poached pear, arugula, frisee, toasted almonds, Caveman blue cheese, and port wine glaze
Royal Tasting of Cheese - a trio of cheeses with accompaniments
Crispy Rock Shrimp Salad - spicy Baby Greens, Subarashii Pear, soy Reduction, Wasabi Cream
Soup of the Day - Past Examples include: Sweet Corn and Halibut soup, Delta Asparagus Soup
Maine Lobster Bisque Butter-poached Lobster, Coral, and Chives
Entrees
Seared Tofu Ratatouille - Roasted Mushrooms, Lentils and Sun-dried Tomato Puree
Trofie Pasta - grilled wild mushrooms, sultana raisins, marcona almonds, young string beans, herb creme, and arugula; a vegetarian selection
Seasonal Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables - eggplant, mushrooms, onions, and squash tossed with pumpkin gnocchi, arugula, brown butter sauce, and finished with sage, shaved Drunken Goat cheese, and leeks; also available with rice instead of gnocchi as a vegan offering without cheese and butter sauce
Oak Grilled Beef Filet - potato puree, roasted tri-color baby carrots, Cippolini onion jam, and sauce Bordelaise
Bison Striploin - extra virgin olive oil potatoes, baby brussels sprouts, cherrywood bacon, dried cherry demi-glace
Steak and Shrimp - grilled beef tenderloin and roasted shrimp with Heirloom tomatoes, Gouda mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and caramelized onions
Shellfish Mole - cold water lobster tail, bay scallops, gulf white shrimp, sweet potatoes, cilantro-lime rice
Chef's Fish of the Day - on Walt Disney's request, the Royal Chefs have prepared a delectable dish to showcase the Kingdom's freshest fish
Bell & Evans Chicken - truffle whipped potatoes, organic mushrooms, cabernet-chicken demi-glace
Braised Lamb Hind Shank - crushed root vegetables, rainbow carrots, mustard germolata, natural jus
Desserts
Tiramisù - with Italian Galbani Mascarpone and Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Pudding Cake - Luscious Chocolate Cake with Nutella Filling, Meringue Kisses, and Chantilly cream
The Clock Strikes Twelve - white and dark chocolate in a tribute to the moment Cinderella lost her slipper
Chef's Dessert Trio - Walt Disney sent his Chefs around the world to discover new desserts. They are happy to share three of their favorites with you
Lemon Custard - with lychee sorbet and a raspberry-mandarin foam
Coconut and Chocolate Creme Brulee - Layered Coconut and Chocolate with Whipped Chantilly Cream and Toasted Coconut
Seasonal No Sugar Added Sorbet Selection - Chocolate, Strawberry, or Florida Citrus garnished with berries, a no sugar added dessert
Beverages
Premium Signature Blend Coffee - Brewed and Pressed at your table, price per person
Specialty Teas - a diverse selection of teas from Tealeaves; all teas are offered loose and hand-blended in small batches to ensure you taste every nuance and complexity originally found at the garden harvest; brewed and presed at your table; price per person
Specialty Cocktails
Espresso Martini - Van Gogh Double Espresso vodka, Kahlua, Baileys Irish cream, and espresso
The Nutcracker Suite - Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico, Skyy Vodka, and whipped cream
Pixie Dust - Honey Vodka, Triple Sec, & Cider
Wine
Dessert Wines - assorted selection, 3 oz pours
Heitz Wine Cellars Chardonnay, Napa
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Roederer Sparkling Brut, Anderson Valley NV
Liquors
Single Malt Scotch - 2 oz pours
Port - 3 oz. pours
Small Batch Bourbon - 2 oz. pours
Armagnac & Cognac - 2 oz. pours