Trails End

jessie · 10-09-2002

Trails end buffet for lunch is the food good. You can ride a boat over to it from the MK? Is it crowded and what time should I go. Plan on going the day we are at the MK.

Jess

**mickey** · 10-09-2002

I have heard from several sources that the food there is wonderful. There should be boat service to the resort from the Magic Kingdom, though I believe that it doesn't run as often as the other boats. You may want to ask when you arrive at the MK for the day. It shouldn't be too crowded for lunch, any time would be ok if you have a PS.

**BDavis932** · 10-09-2002

Although I'm not answering your direct question about lunch at Trails End, I wanted to let you know of our experience with the place.

This place is not to be missed. We always go over in the late afternoon (when it's hot!) Being under the shade trees feeling the breeze is so great! First we go to the petting farm and then to the general store. Then we eat an early dinner (5:00) at Trails End and then let the kids play at the playground (right next to Trails End) and we sit and watch the peacocks (look for the solid white one!). After that is up to you, you can stay at Fort Wilderness and do a hayride and then the campfire or take a boat to the Magic Kingdom for a cool evening of rides, parades and fireworks. We always have a hard time deciding which one to do!

Like I said, I've never been to Trails End for lunch, but we have never missed Trails End for dinner. The food is like "home cooking" and there is really something there for everyone, even the pickiest eater (our 7 year old son!!!) (BTY...try the chili! mmm)

Have a good time!!! It's getting really close -- 16 days to go!!

PhantomBantam · 10-10-2002

The Trails End...

Oh my...It is very good. I like to call it Comfort Food! And it is also rather well priced in comparison to other resturants at Disney.

But its all you can eat breakfast that does it for me. Of course now, I often stay at Fort Wilderness, and that makes breakfast down right convenient but all the websites have several things missing off the menu for breakfast. There has always been an omlet maker person. There is also a belgian waffle maker (the real deal with the malted flour!) and a crepe maker person too. Then you add in the buffet with all the traditional stuff and unlimited refills of Squeezed by the table OJ.

My waiter on my last trip was a Native American gentleman who was the best service I could hope for. And it was Breakfast!

Wait wait wait! My wife reminded me that we also were able to get grits! Golden yellow and sifted! Yall, I felt right at home. I hope nothing has changed. It was 4 years ago. I'm about to go nuts to get back.

graybill · 10-10-2002

I just read the posts on the Trails End which sound wonderful. I have never been in the Fort Wilderness area, so I have some very basic questions. What is the easiest way to get to the area if you are staying at a different resort ( I'll be at the Beach Club Villas)? Would it be worth a try to get there from the resort or is it better to go from MK when you are there? I always like to try new places to eat and it sounds like Trails End is a must.

Thanks for any help,

graybill

trishb · 10-10-2002

Graybill...it seems to me that the quickest way to FW (from BCV)would be by way of the parks during regular park hours. You can catch a bus (AK, MGM, EP) or boat (MK) to FW from there. I'm not sure what would be the best way before park hours, but after park hours transferring buses at DD would probably be best.

We love FW, and especially love Trails End for breakfast. You have got to try the fried apples and fresh biscuits...my favorite!

graybill · 10-10-2002

trish

Thanks for the Trails End info! It sounds like it would be well worth the effort to make a trip there for any meal, but breakfast sounds like a real winner.

If we get there this Dec I'll let you know about our experience.

Thanks again,

graybill

bribren · 02-12-2008

Not only is it great but I like to go for an hour or so before and mosey around. Try a cool drink on one of the porch rockers.

PhantomBantam · 02-12-2008

You can often find a hammock near the beach at the pier (docks @FW)

Soundgod · 02-12-2008

Zombie Thread Alert!!!!!!!

As this is a 5 year old thread, there is a change in transportation to FW from MK.
There are now two direct boats from MK to Bay Lake. One goes directly to WL and the other goes directly to FW. In addition there is a shuttle launch that runs from Contemporary to WL to FW and back to Contemporary. Service is greatly improved.

softychik · 02-12-2008

It is very good and not very crowded!!

**BDavis932** · 02-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantomBantam

You can often find a hammock near the beach at the pier (docks @FW)

Hey there PhantomBantam!! Haven't seen you for awhile! Glad to see you!!!!

SandrA9810 · 02-22-2008

another change... there's no more peacocks.

I think this site might need to start thinking about dropping some of these really old topics. Especially since disney likes to change things and prices never stay the same.

dznygrl · 02-22-2008

Oh goodness.

This thread is even before my time.

chottsy · 02-22-2008

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10-09-2002	#1 (permalink)
jessie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: kirkville, ny Posts: 174	Trails End Trails end buffet for lunch is the food good. You can ride a boat over to it from the MK? Is it crowded and what time should I go. Plan on going the day we are at the MK. Jess __________________ 1984 Off site 1990 Off site 1991 Carribean Beach 1997 All Star Sports Resort 2002 Silver Lake Resort and All Star Sports Resort 2005 Summer Bay Resort

10-09-2002	#2 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,226	I have heard from several sources that the food there is wonderful. There should be boat service to the resort from the Magic Kingdom, though I believe that it doesn't run as often as the other boats. You may want to ask when you arrive at the MK for the day. It shouldn't be too crowded for lunch, any time would be ok if you have a PS. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 10 days 4 hours 27 minutes

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BDavis932 DVC/Budget Tips Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,380	Although I'm not answering your direct question about lunch at Trails End, I wanted to let you know of our experience with the place. This place is not to be missed. We always go over in the late afternoon (when it's hot!) Being under the shade trees feeling the breeze is so great! First we go to the petting farm and then to the general store. Then we eat an early dinner (5:00) at Trails End and then let the kids play at the playground (right next to Trails End) and we sit and watch the peacocks (look for the solid white one!). After that is up to you, you can stay at Fort Wilderness and do a hayride and then the campfire or take a boat to the Magic Kingdom for a cool evening of rides, parades and fireworks. We always have a hard time deciding which one to do! Like I said, I've never been to Trails End for lunch, but we have never missed Trails End for dinner. The food is like "home cooking" and there is really something there for everyone, even the pickiest eater (our 7 year old son!!!) (BTY...try the chili! mmm) Have a good time!!! It's getting really close -- 16 days to go!! __________________ ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies 02 OKW03 WLV04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR 6/08 AKLV 12/08 OKW 3/09 OKW My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Ho! Ho! Ho! Spending Christmas with Santa Mickey in 105 days 3 hours 27 minutes

10-10-2002	#4 (permalink)
PhantomBantam Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 447	The Trails End... Oh my...It is very good. I like to call it Comfort Food! And it is also rather well priced in comparison to other resturants at Disney. But its all you can eat breakfast that does it for me. Of course now, I often stay at Fort Wilderness, and that makes breakfast down right convenient but all the websites have several things missing off the menu for breakfast. There has always been an omlet maker person. There is also a belgian waffle maker (the real deal with the malted flour!) and a crepe maker person too. Then you add in the buffet with all the traditional stuff and unlimited refills of Squeezed by the table OJ. My waiter on my last trip was a Native American gentleman who was the best service I could hope for. And it was Breakfast! Wait wait wait! My wife reminded me that we also were able to get grits! Golden yellow and sifted! Yall, I felt right at home. I hope nothing has changed. It was 4 years ago. I'm about to go nuts to get back. __________________ "...It was just an ordinary Space Mole Hill before Disney got a hold of it..." Go Gamecocks!

10-10-2002	#5 (permalink)
graybill Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 213	trails end I just read the posts on the Trails End which sound wonderful. I have never been in the Fort Wilderness area, so I have some very basic questions. What is the easiest way to get to the area if you are staying at a different resort ( I'll be at the Beach Club Villas)? Would it be worth a try to get there from the resort or is it better to go from MK when you are there? I always like to try new places to eat and it sounds like Trails End is a must. Thanks for any help, graybill

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10-10-2002	#6 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Graybill...it seems to me that the quickest way to FW (from BCV)would be by way of the parks during regular park hours. You can catch a bus (AK, MGM, EP) or boat (MK) to FW from there. I'm not sure what would be the best way before park hours, but after park hours transferring buses at DD would probably be best. We love FW, and especially love Trails End for breakfast. You have got to try the fried apples and fresh biscuits...my favorite! __________________ Trish

10-10-2002	#7 (permalink)
graybill Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 213	trails end trish Thanks for the Trails End info! It sounds like it would be well worth the effort to make a trip there for any meal, but breakfast sounds like a real winner. If we get there this Dec I'll let you know about our experience. Thanks again, graybill

02-12-2008	#8 (permalink)
bribren Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 400	Re: Trails End Not only is it great but I like to go for an hour or so before and mosey around. Try a cool drink on one of the porch rockers.

02-12-2008	#9 (permalink)
PhantomBantam Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 447	Re: Trails End You can often find a hammock near the beach at the pier (docks @FW) __________________ "...It was just an ordinary Space Mole Hill before Disney got a hold of it..." Go Gamecocks!

02-12-2008	#10 (permalink)
Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,701	Re: Trails End Zombie Thread Alert!!!!!!! As this is a 5 year old thread, there is a change in transportation to FW from MK. There are now two direct boats from MK to Bay Lake. One goes directly to WL and the other goes directly to FW. In addition there is a shuttle launch that runs from Contemporary to WL to FW and back to Contemporary. Service is greatly improved. __________________ Ask me about Disney fireworks. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 41 days 23 hours 27 minutes

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softychik Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 921	Re: Trails End It is very good and not very crowded!! __________________ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is to Invent It -Walt Disney

02-22-2008	#13 (permalink)
SandrA9810 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 166	Re: Trails End another change... there's no more peacocks. I think this site might need to start thinking about dropping some of these really old topics. Especially since disney likes to change things and prices never stay the same.

02-22-2008	#14 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,473	Re: Trails End Oh goodness. This thread is even before my time. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Pass the Tab and Deltaco Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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chottsy Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 833	Re: Trails End .............................................. __________________ ~char Jan. 2007 ~ All Star Movies Jan. 2008 ~ All Star Movies Dec. 2008 ~ Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney Holiday 97 days 16 hours 27 minutes

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