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Disney’s $425 per Person Dinner: Is It Worth It?

Dining at Disney World is notoriously pricey, and while a quick-service meal for five at Magic Kingdom Park might already stretch your budget, the cost of Victoria & Albert’s Chef’s Table is a whole new level of expensive.

As the sole Michelin-starred restaurant in any theme park worldwide, Victoria & Albert’s commands a significant price tag. Yet, the Chef’s Table experience is another kind of luxury. Accommodating up to eight guests, this exclusive offering features a meticulously curated three-hour, multi-course meal that showcases the pinnacle of culinary artistry.

Four chefs in white uniforms smiling in a kitchen. They stand closely together, showing a sense of camaraderie. The background includes stainless steel appliances and countertops.
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Nestled in the heart of the restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, guests enjoy a front-row seat to the kitchen, witnessing the chefs craft their exquisite dishes in real time. This is no ordinary meal; the Chef’s Table promises a “one-of-a-kind feast,” with optional wine pairings available for an additional $210 per guest (or a zero-proof pairing for $145).

To do the math, that means a meal for five with wine can easily exceed $3,000—an astonishing amount, even for a special treat during a vacation. The big question remains: is this extraordinary experience worth the pricetag?

The Food

There’s no saying what you’ll eat at Victoria & Albert’s Chef’s Table. You’re shown your menu when you’re first seated, so there are no mid-meal surprises, and you can request changes or substitutions – within reason – so there is some wiggle room, but you may still struggle if you’re a picky eater.

A close-up of a gourmet dish featuring roasted vegetables, a rolled cucumber slice, and various greens at Victoria & Albert's at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Reviews for the food at Chef’s Table are overwhelmingly positive. We mean overwhelmingly. The combos tend to be creative but elegant, with the likes of Wagyu beef, squab, and a wildly diverse cheese course all making an appearance.

The Atmosphere

This is the main difference between Chef’s Table and a regular Victoria & Albert’s dining experience. You’re seated in a private area just off the kitchen, which means you get to witness the chefs up close and learn more about the food you’re going to eat. It’s a very different atmosphere to eating in the actual restaurant, but you do still get time to explore it in all its elegant grandeur.

What Do I Need To Know?

Only one party can do the Chef’s Table experience at a time. With one seating per night, that means only up to eight people can do it daily – so, unsurprisingly, bookings can be tough to secure.

A chef in a white uniform is laughing and gesturing while speaking to four people seated around a table at the Chef's Table at Victoria & Albert's.
Credit: Disney

If you do get a booking, it’s worth noting that Chef’s Table has a strict dress code. Mickey Mouse t-shirts and Crocs have no place here. As the “culinary crown jewel of Walt Disney World,” Victoria & Albert’s expects all guests to “dress accordingly in semi-formal/formal attire that respects the restaurant’s elegant and opulent aesthetic.”

The experience is also strictly for guests aged 10 and over.

Ultimately, the decision to book a Chef’s Table slot comes down to price more than anything. Eating at Victoria & Albert’s is definitely an experience worthy of being considered a once-in-a-lifetime meal; check out our review of a standard meal for proof.

However, if you want to take things to the next level – or you’re a really passionate foodie who’d benefit from the behind-the-scenes experience – Chef’s Table is definitely something worth considering.

Would you ever do the Chef’s Table experience at Victoria & Albert’s?

Chloe James

Chloë is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

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