If you’re a fan of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, you might want to try this character meal at Walt Disney World.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is a unique chance to meet several characters from the 1937 Disney animated classic film.
This is a beloved character dining experience for many, but what do I think? Keep reading for my review of Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White from when I dined here on June 15, 2024.
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What is Story Book Dining at Artist Point?
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, which is the perfect setting.
Keep in mind that Artist Point is only open for dinner, in which a 3-course prix-fixe menu is served. The meal is themed to the entire character dining experience. Plus, the presentation is stunning.
You dine inside the Enchanted Forest that brings the story of Snow White to life. During your meal, you’ll meet Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy at your table. At the end of your dinner, you’ll meet the one and only Queen by getting in line for a special PhotoPass photo.
Artist Point is a popular character meal, so you definitely should book a reservation as soon as possible.
How much does Story Book Dining at Artist Point cost?
Excluding tax and gratuity, the 3-course prix-fixe meal at Story Book Dining at Artist Point costs $65 per adult and $39 per child (ages 3 to 9). You’ll also need to factor in if you want additional items, like alcoholic beverages or mocktails.
The 3 course prix-fixe menu for those 10 and older features appetizers (shared by the table), an entree (each person chooses one), and desserts (shared by the table). Little ones receive their own appetizer and entree (which comes with two sides), but will share the same desserts as older guests. Allergy-friendly options are available, as well.
If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, it is accepted here (2 Table Service credits per person for dinner). Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members also receive 10% off the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding tax and gratuity).
Here’s a look at the Artist Point menu.
Food Menu
Drink Menu
Which characters appear at Artist Point?
Below are the following characters you’ll meet during your meal at Artist Point.
Important: If you miss a character for some reason, be sure to tell your server or the character attendant. Usually, they will even check with you to verify you’ve met each character.
Snow White
Dopey
Grumpy
The Queen
When it comes to meeting The Queen, you have to get in line. She does not come to your table.
At the end of your meal, you are handed a royal invitation from your server stating, “By royal decree your presence is requested by her majesty, The Queen.” After receiving this, you will then get in line at the front of the restaurant near the giant story book to meet her.
You may have to wait a bit in line but, overall, they try to move guests through quickly. During my meal, our server kindly gave us a heads up nobody was in line and told us to hurry over so we didn’t have to wait long.
There is a PhotoPass photographer present to snap your photo with The Queen. You can also have photos taken with your phone.
Do characters sign autographs at Artist Point?
Yes, all characters sign autographs at Artist Point. You’re even given this cute autograph card to take home.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point Review
Story Book Dining at Artist Point is one character meal at Disney World that serves plenty of food and gives you the chance to meet unique characters.
The setting of the restaurant is beautiful. As soon as you enter the dining room, you’re transported inside the Enchanted Forest. The design and details are tastefully done.
As for the meal, well, you certainly get a lot of food that is also themed to the character dining experience.
Let’s start with the cocktails. I ordered the Alchemy, which was an additional $15.00. It came with Fords Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and watermelon.
I found this to be refreshing and not too sweet. The gin wasn’t overpowering, but you could definitely taste the elderflower liqueur and watermelon. I thought all of the ingredients worked well together.
My sister ordered the Evil to the Core with Patrón Silver Tequila, blackberry, habanero, and orange juice. This cost $17.00.
She loves spicy cocktails, especially a spicy margarita. She said this particular drink only had a hint of spice and she would’ve preferred it to have more heat, but she still loved it.
Your meal will start with shared appetizers for the table. Typically, you’re served the following:
- Hunter’s Harvest: turkey and chicken, cranberry preserve, crispy sauerkraut
- Wicked Shrimp Cocktail: Bloody Mary vinaigrette, seaweed salad, spiced house-made seasoning
- Wild Mushroom Bisque with chive oil
A small dish of each is set on a centerpiece in the middle of the table. So cute, right?
However, since I’m vegetarian, I asked if they could accommodate my diet, which they were happy to do.
I was brought a plate of Wild Mushroom Bisque, a vegan meatball topped with sauerkraut (I’m not sure if this was Beyond or Impossible), and a tomato and cucumber salad.
Overall, these were good. The salad and meatball weren’t anything extraordinary, but they were still tasty. The mushroom bisque was definitely the star of my appetizers. I could’ve eaten a huge bowl of this!
For my entree, I ordered the plant-based Sorceress Spell of “Tricken” Chicken. This came with cauliflower puree, roasted vegetables, and vegetable jus.
The positives? It was beautifully plated, vibrant, and more of a unique dish compared to an Impossible burger or a cauliflower steak. You also get a lot. It’s a nice-sized entree.
The negatives? It wasn’t very flavorful. The cauliflower was my favorite part of the entree. The “chicken” was Gardein chick’n fillets, which, don’t get me wrong, I like. They were cooked well, but I found them to be kind of bland.
However, the “A Stroll through Nature” was a superb vegetarian entree. This came with asparagus, leeks, arugula, gnocchi, sage, and parmesan.
Doesn’t it look lovely? It was creamy, cheesy, and pure deliciousness. The veggies were also fresh. I would order this again.
The meal ended with shared desserts, including:
- Miner’s Treasures: cookies ‘n cream panna cotta, chocolate gems
- Fairy Tale Gooseberry Tart: meringue and gooseberry
- “Poison” Apple: dark chocolate-apple mousse, sour center
I liked the gooseberry tart best. It was flaky and tart, but not too tart. Snow even told us she made them herself!
Know that the Miner’s Treasures contain gelatin. You can also ask for strictly plant-based desserts.
At the end of dessert and before you meet The Queen, your server presents “The Hunter’s Gift to the Queen”.
This is such a fun touch! Smoke pours out of the box, as you’re served small dark chocolate hearts. They are simple, yet pretty and yummy!
As for the characters during the meal, they were great and so cute! They took their time to interact and take photos.
At one point, Snow White, Grumpy, and Dopey did a cute little march through the room as diners clapped to the music. The dining room came to life during this portion of dinner with the lights on the trees sparkling and changing colors.
The Queen even got her own moment with an announcement as she swept across the restaurant in an entertaining fashion. This happened as she made her way to the front of the dining room to take photos with diners.
Is Artist Point worth it?
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is a more upscale, yet still casual, character dining experience that’s great for fans of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
You definitely get a lot of food for what you pay. Plus, you get to meet a group of characters you can’t anywhere else at Disney World (save for Snow White) and take a PhotoPass photo with The Queen. It would be nice if PhotoPass was included, but, alas, it’s not.
Not to mention, the presentation of food is beautiful and fits the theme perfectly. No detail goes unnoticed. I also appreciate a sit-down character meal, which always feels less hectic than a buffet.
All that said, Artist Point isn’t a character meal I’m going to book again and again. I loved meeting the characters and enjoyed my overall experience. It was a fun time. However, some of the food I found to be average, especially my entree.
I think if you’re a Snow White fan, want the chance to meet a group of rare characters, and are looking for a nice character meal that isn’t a buffet, but still serves a good amount of food, then Artist Point is for you.
Have you tried Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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