Trails End Buffet

[Lauriebar]

I need some help, please. Has anyone eaten at the Trail's End Buffet? Does it serve the same fried chicken and bbq ribs that the Hoop-de-doo does? Does it have a good atmosphere? And lastly, where is it exactly? Is it the restaurant right next to Frontier Hall? Thanks in advance:wave:

 

[TURKEY]

They do have the fried chicken. I don't remember them ever having BBQ ribs, but they might.

It is in the Pioneer Hall building.

 

[Yellow Shoes]

You are right--it is right next to Frontier Hall where Hoop-De-Doo is held.

Fried chicken and ribs are on the menu--rumor has it that they are the same, although I haven't been to H-D-D. It would make sense, since it looks very likely that they might share the same kitchen. (they share the same bathroom)

I had heard glowing reviews of the place, and my son LOVES mashed potatoes and shrimp. We had visions of his getting full as a tick and happy as a clam.

Well..........no mashed potatoes. They had the red skin-on potatoes. The shrimp was on the salad bar.

The cornbread and biscuits were displayed on an old iron stove. I expected something absolutely wonderful, and was really disappointed that both were room temperature. I really wanted the bread to be warm. (How hard can that be, really?)

It was....just OK. For the price, one could get very full. I'm glad I made it over there, but wouldn't go there again.

 

[dxwwf3]

All you need to know about Trails End is that it has the best breakfast buffet on WDW property (In my opinion). You also don't have to fool with the characters here. Just a plain old food and I doubt you'll find a better deal.

Can't say I have eaten there any other time recently since we haven't stayed at Fort Wilderness since they built Port Orleans. Now all we go back there for is to eat the breakfast buffet and then we take a boat or bus over to the MK.

Anyways here is a full menu that I got from the very Disney Dining useful All Ears Net:

BREAKFAST
7:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet includes:
coffee and hot tea

scrambled eggs
Mickey Waffles
sausage
bacon
hash browns
omelet of the day
corned beef hash
oatmeal
grits
assorted cereals
sausage gravy with biscuits
French toast
fresh seasonal fruit
hot cinnamon spice apples
donuts and pastries

Price: $10.99 Adult; $6.99 Child (3 - 11)

Continental Breakfast also available


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LUNCH
Noon until 2:30 P.M.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet includes:

Fried chicken
Pizza
BBQ of the day
Chef's selection of vegetables
Daily Chef's specials
Macaroni & Cheese
Assorted hot and cold sandwiches
Chili
Soup of the day
Salad Bar
Fruit cobbler
Pudding
Beverages available at an additional cost

Price: $10.99 Adult; $6.99 Child (3 - 11)

Soup and Salad Bar Only Available




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DINNER


Sunday through Thursday - 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday - 4:30 - 10 p.m.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet includes:

Fried Chicken
Smoked Pork ribs
Choice of Potato
Pasta
Fresh Catch of the day
Chef's Specials
Hand-Carved Roasted Meats
Salad Bar
Soup of the day
Chili
Vegetables
Macaroni & Cheese
Pasta
Pizza
Peel-and-eat shrimp
Homemade Fruit Cobbler
Bread Pudding
Non-alcoholic beverage included
Full service bar also available.

Also Available for an Additional Charge:
Jim Bowie Root Beer Float $4.75
Brownie Alamo Sundae $3.99
Strawberry Shortcake $3.99
Smoothies and Shakes $3.99
Souvenir Specialty Drinks

Price: $16.99 Adult; $7.99 Child (3-11)

Soup & Salad Bar ONLY: $11.50



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"Trail's to Go"
available from 4:30 P.M. -10:00 P.M. daily
No Delivery

Freshly baked thin crust pizza

16" Thin Crust Cheese Pizza $13.99
$1 for each additional topping
Pepperoni, Onions, Sausage, Black Olives, Fresh Mushrooms, Green Bell Peppers, Extra Cheese

The Lone Rider $6.99
Two pieces of our famous fried chicken, fries, cole slaw, and a biscuit
White Meat Only $8.99

Giddyup and Go $19.99
10 pieces of chicken, fries, cole slaw and biscuits for 4
White Meat only $24.99

Trail-Blazin' Hot Wings $6.99
12 zesty chicken wings served with celery sticks and ranch dressing

Nacho Chips with Chili & Cheese Sauce $6.99
With All The Fixins: Diced Tomato, Jalapeno Peppers, Sour Cream, and Guacamole

Tossed Salad with Choice of Dressing $2.59

Fort Wilderness Specialty Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) $3.99
Smoothies, Milk Shakes, Pina Colada, Frozen Cappuccino, Coconut, Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, Banana, Chocolate, Vanilla

Full service bar also available.

 

[coasterphil]

We ate there once for lunch during our last trip and I didn't care much for the atmosphere or the food. Nothing was very warm and it just felt odd sitting inside there. Of course, we were eating around 2 o'clock so that might explain why the food wasn't too good. They weren't going to bring out any fresh food right before closing.

 

[DisneyDew]

We always found the food there quite good (pretty much standard buffet).
But like almost any buffet, it's a good price for all you can eat. And besides, it's only a motor launch away from MK. Eat dinner, digest a little while then return to mk for fireworks.
Dew

 

[rosebud's mom]

Gee, we were just there in December for a dinner buffet, and everyone in our family thought it was fantastic ! My husband can be rather hard to please and he STILL raves about the blackened tuna steaks. Considering that this is NOT a character experience we were surprised at the variety available. I would highly reccommend Trail's End, though getting there if you aren't staying at Fort Wilderness can take a while. The only downside I saw was the wait. I didn't think that PS would be necessary taking into account that it was value season and no characters/show. Turns out we had about a 40 minute wait. ( I'll be smarter next time !) IMHO the food was better than Crystal Palace, and for our part we enjoyed the rustic frontier decor.

Like everything Disney, look long enough and you find something that appeals to everyone's taste. Without a doubt you shouldn't leave Trail's End hungry !

 

[TURKEY]

Gee, we were just there in December for a dinner buffet, and everyone in our family thought it was fantastic ! My husband can be rather hard to please and he STILL raves about the blackened tuna steaks. Considering that this is NOT a character experience we were surprised at the variety available. I would highly reccommend Trail's End, though getting there if you aren't staying at Fort Wilderness can take a while. The only downside I saw was the wait. I didn't think that PS would be necessary taking into account that it was value season and no characters/show. Turns out we had about a 40 minute wait. ( I'll be smarter next time !) IMHO the food was better than Crystal Palace, and for our part we enjoyed the rustic frontier decor.

Like everything Disney, look long enough and you find something that appeals to everyone's taste. Without a doubt you shouldn't leave Trail's End hungry !

Trails End now offers Priority Seatings.

Getting tables near Hoop Dee Doo time can be difficult.

 

[Lauriebar]

Thank you all so much for the information!! Not sure what we are going to do yet but, your input is so helpful!