Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step inside a fairytale? Yesterday my daughter and I had the very magical ‘once upon a dream’ opportunity to experience an unforgettable morning at Disneyland. We were treated like princesses at a preview of the brand new Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure at the Napa Rose inside The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
If you can only imagine for a moment how excited my daughter was, it was also just as thrilling for me. Not only did this type of event bring out the 5 year old in me, I also was given the privilege to experience my daughter’s joy through the eyes of a mom. We were giddy the entire time and had never been treated more like royalty.
The moment you step foot into the Napa Rose, your adventure begins. You are greeted with a smile and each child is given the choice between two different autograph books and two different pen choices. Just like her Sleeping Beauty dress, she chose the pink princess book and the pink pen!
Once you make your choice, you are escorted to a waiting area to meet your first of 8 princesses of the day. In our case, it was Rapunzel, but we were seated almost immediately and after giving her a quick wave we were escorted to our table, which already had a Sunrise Citrus and Vanilla Bun with Raspberry Glaze and Assorted Fruit Slices and Berries waiting for us!
The restaurant truly felt like a royal palace. Everything was very bright and beautiful and every single detail was meticulously planned out and executed to perfection. We were seated right in the middle of the room, which was perfect since we were able to capture every aspect of the restaurant and see everything that was going on around us. We were almost immediately greeted by our server welcoming us and then by our adventure guide, who gave us a game of Princess Tic-Tac-Toe to play while we waited for our first course.
In the meantime, we ordered some beverages! In addition to tea and orange juice, there were a collection of cocktails and mocktails you could order from the Royal Morning Libations menu!
We tried “The Colors of the Wind” mocktail with lemon juice, orange juice, passinfruit juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and apple cider that also came with a color changing cube!
We also sampled the Awakening Beauty cocktail as a recommendation from our server based on its beauty alone! It had Ketel One Citron, X-Fusion Passionfruit, Combier, Strawberry Puree, Lemon juice, and Sparkling water! You can also order other drinks like the King’s coffee, The Cajun Mary, Still Royal After Midnight Mimosa, and Ariel’s Grotto Grog!
Then the first course was served and it was spectacular! Like a tea room, we were served a three-tier tower with items like Tiana’s Beignet with caramel inside, Tangled ham, cranberry, and cream cheese sandwiches, the Magic Carpet Parfait with Chia, Kiwi, Mango, and Coconut, Abu’s Banana Wrap with Nutella, and Sebastian’s Lobster Rolls.
And since I am gluten free, they served me with my own plate of similar items with no gluten modifications (parfait with no granola) and also a cucumber, cream cheese, and avocado open faced sandwich that was out of this world!! I also loved the lobster roll and the banana wrap since it was like tasting a banana creme brûlée. And my daughter loved the beignets! You can also order food made to your own dietary retractions and specifications including vegan, vegetarian, nut free, egg free, and dairy free options. Just speak to your server and let them know and they will tell the cooks!
Once we finished our first course, we were invited to the buffet table with an assortment of breakfast and lunch items! The breakfast items included scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and Mickey shaped chicken and waffles!!
The cook even made me my own gluten free waffle and delivered it directly to my table upon request!
For lunch, you can choose from braised short rib, pulled beef sliders with BBQ Sauce and pineapple salsa on a Hawaiian bun, macaroni and cheese, and a vegetable medley with roasted asparagus and tomatoes! Each of the items are clearly marked whether or not they have certain ingredients in them for those with dietary restrictions like me!
In between all three food courses, 4 different princess will come directly to your table to talk with your child, autograph their book, and take photos. This was certainly my daughter’s favorite part of the morning. We were able to meet Belle, Tiana, Aurora, and Jasmine but princesses may vary depending on the day and time you are there.
Then it was time for dessert, the third and final course of the morning. And if you thought the rest of the food was spectacular, the dessert was nothing short of phenomenal! First we had edible flowers, a lemon tart with raspberries on top, Royal Cake Pops (we had Belle and a gluten free Sleeping Beauty), Ariel’s Mango Seashells with vanilla and passionfruit ganache with a white chocolate pearl inside a teal colored macaroon, and Mulan’s Firecracker Raspberry sorbet with strawberries, cotton candy, and rock candy on top!
And of course my gluten friendly dessert (on the top tray) included some minor modifications! And before you eat, your server will come sprinkle some “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” fairy glitter dust on your plate to make it extra magical!
Even after all of this, the breakfast adventure was not over!! After you finish your dessert, your adventure guide will escort you outside to meet another princess! You can enjoy tea and or coffee on the patio while your little ones get autographs, photos, and story time with their 6th princess meet n greet of the day! In our case, it was Mulan! It was our first time meeting Mulan and it was very special because my daughter just learned more about her during Disneyland’s Lunar New Year. To read all about this annual celebration click here!
On the other side of the patio we were also able to meet Pocahontas for the first time! She will spend some time teaching your children some fun skills and some of her native language!
You are then escorted back inside the private dining area of Napa Rose to meet anther special princess and also receive more than adequate time talking, getting autographs, twirling, and even a professional photo from a Disneyland photographer! In our case, we met Ariel from The Little Mermaid!
And just when you think your adventure is over, there is one more surprise on the way out! Each guest is given a special gift, which includes either a large shield or a beautiful crown necklace with Swarovski crystals, custom white chocolates with a cookie on the inside, and a custom bag!
The Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure officially opens to the public this Saturday, March 30th. The Napa Rose will be hosting this special experience Thursday through Monday between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The price for the breakfast is:
Adult: $125 (tax and gratuity not included)
Children (ages 3 to 9): $125 (tax and gratuity not included)
Your reservation includes 5 hours of complimentary valet parking with validation at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and in my opinion, there is nothing like it, and it is definitely worth the price for a special occasion. Honestly, my daughter and I cannot stop thinking about it and created so many memories that morning that will last forever. Disney makes creates so much magical joyfulness for families and children that I would want every child and family to experience what we did!
And you will most definitely want to make reservations in advance – as soon as you know the date and time you would like to go on your princess adventure. You may check availability and make your reservations online, or call (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463 up to 60 days prior to your visit. Reservations can also be made in person on a limited basis, subject to availability.
My recommendation is to allow yourself 2 1/2 hours to fully immerse yourself in the experience and not to rush yourself or your children. And make sure you bring your appetite, your camera, and your imagination! It is an experience of a lifetime and you will love every moment when you go!
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