Having eaten at both of those while V&A’s was closed this doesn’t surprise me. I was astounded at the quality of meal we had at Citrico’s a few years back. It completely blew me away.
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News Victoria & Albert’s awarded MICHELIN Star
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Having eaten at both of those while V&A’s was closed this doesn’t surprise me. I was astounded at the quality of meal we had at Citrico’s a few years back. It completely blew me away.
Chef Mickey
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I know you were joking, but you can literally make anything a career if you're good at it. There are professional servers that make well into the 6 figures and do a fantastic job elevating guest experiences.
If you take your job seriously and do good work, the sky is the limit.
TrainsOfDisney
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Oh indeed - my Disney World and Disneyland visits have been so magical because of the CM’s that have made Disney an incredible career. Which is why I get so mad when people say “ Disney isn’t a career” - it’s people like Israel that we need!!!!
BuddyThomas
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So the least expensive dinner at this place for a party of two with wine pairings and a 25% tip is $1,110.00????? Not sure how so many people can comfortably afford this but more power to you, I guess. I’m not spending more than my monthly rent on a dinner. I don’t care how many fancy stars they have.
TrainsOfDisney
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7 courses for $290 isn’t that bad really.
Grand Floridian is pretty ideal with restaurants for pretty much all budgets.
BuddyThomas
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I was talking about the overall payment, with wine pairing and tip for a party of two. I realize that price means nothing to many on here but speaking only for myself, it is prohibitively expensive.
TrainsOfDisney
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I wonder if you can get wine by the glass?
I’ve never eaten there myself but many would think my lunch at Brown Derby was crazy expensive compared to a ronto wrap!
BuddyThomas
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I can easily handle Brown Derby.
Bocabear
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It's not just another restaurant...and it is not for everyone... It is a spectacular dining adventure...And not something you would do every day or even every year... It's special. There are plenty of other restaurants onsite that have less expensive food where dinner will be dinner and not a 4-5 hour experience... Yes, it is pricey, but we have found it to be a wonderful and memorable evening... It is nice that there is something like this at WDW.
mikejs78
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It's on par with other restaurants in its class. It's not for everyone. It's probably a once in a decade experience for me....
Disney has a lot of hit or miss food, but it has some real gems too. This is one of them.
Chef Mickey
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Likely credit cards, but this is normal for fine dining. It may not be your thing, but Michelin Star dining is truly another level of dining experience. I paid a little more than that with no wine paring in Japan and Europe. 3 Michelin stars is even crazier.
Chef Mickey
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I talked to a CM at Be Our Guest - A place I boycotted due to lower and lower standards, but she basically told me she makes 6 figures as a sever at BoG and has a degree in chemistry she isn't using because the money is too good at Disney, lol. I am happy for her. She's also a fantastic server and CM.
Article from TWDC, posted today:
thewaltdisneycompany.com
Walt Disney World Makes History with Victoria & Albert’s MICHELIN Star - The Walt Disney Company
Nestled inside the stately Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort is a gem that’s not hidden to Disney fans, but is now getting wider recognition due to a new MICHELIN Star: Victoria & Albert’s.
thewaltdisneycompany.com
Damn your rent is less than 1100/mo? I envy you.
What year was that? Just curious. Last time we went was 2015 and it was $135 for the prix fixe and maybe? $65 for the pairings. I remember fairly clearly (we did the wine pairings) that is was $480 with tip and my wife telling me don't be cheap and just do $500. I was like "how is 20 percent cheap?" , but I did $500 as instructed. Second highest tip I have ever given for the two of us.
Chef Mickey
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How do you like Topolino's? Besides Victoria and Albert's, Topolino's is probably the highest quality I've seen at Disney. I felt California Grill dropped a bit as of late and I don't think many others are even in the conversation.
Chef Mickey
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Probably a lot, and that's understandable. A Michelin Star is a huge deal.
Sirwalterraleigh
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RoadiJeff
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When we went in December, 2020, the total bill for the two of us was $842 and we didn't even do any wine pairings. That included tax and gratuity. Also, I think I remember it being called a 10-course dinner.