Liberty Tree Tavern | Gluten Free Lunch Guide | Magic Kingdom

Hi Friends!

This week I wanted to share Mark and my experience at the Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom. It’s been years since I’ve been here and we thought we would give it a try for lunch! I will be honest, when it comes to dining at Magic Kingdom, the options for a quality, sit down meal are slim.

I was so happy when I looked at the menu because lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern is almost identical to the all-you-can-eat platter at Garden Grill in Epcot! (Which is one of Mark and my favorite indulges!) While you aren’t greeted by Chip and Dale (like at Garden Grill), you do have the incredible opportunity of stepping out of a busy Magic Kingdom and enjoying a quiet dining experience. We were seated in an adorable little sunlit nook that definitely didn’t feel like we were in Magic Kingdom at all!

Mark and I chose to get the all-you-care-to-enjoy Bill of Fare.  When it comes to the menu, I am the Allergy Queen! That’s right, I get the big, ugly red stamp of shame on all my Disney receipts! Jokes aside, gluten and dairy are my offenders and I was absolutely AMAZED by the gluten free all-you-can-eat menu!!

CAUTION: The next few photos will make you REALLY hungry so just be prepared for all the amazing food you are about to see.

Above is the Declaration Salad, Tossed Mixed Greens with House-Made Dressing. This was an amazing mix but maybe ask for light dressing or on the side because it was pretty dressing heavy.

All drinks and coffee are included in the platter package which meant tons of amazing Disney chocolate milk! They brought us bread with the salad. They had GF bread but gluten free friends beware, this is the Udis roll which isn’t my personal favorite as it’s always cold and hard by the time it gets to the table. Bummer.

Now the moment you’ve all been waiting for……the Patriot's Platter!

Here’s what’s included…. Roasted Turkey Breast, Pot Roast, and Oven-roasted Pork with Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Stuffing, and House-made Macaroni and Cheese.

Let me just say this was like a Thanksgiving dinner from heaven. The gluten free version was pretty much the exact same as Mark’s regular platter, besides the GF gravy and GF mac and cheese. The pot roast was by far my favorite and was almost like butter. About 10 minutes into our lunch, I was drooling over the gluten filled herb stuffing on Mark’s plate that I couldn’t have. I’ve had a gluten intolerance for 5 years now and I am pretty numb to the fact that you can’t have everything gluten free and I was already so grateful for all the GF food they had provided me. But then the most magical thing happened!!! (You all probably think I’m crazy but GF friends will get this) I moved the turkey on my plate and what was hiding underneath was no other than the most AMAZING GLUTEN FREE STUFFING. There might have been tears of joy! Liberty Tree definitely scored major points here!

The food was all so incredible but very rich and I didn’t even have room to take advantage of ordering another plate. There was just SO MUCH FOOD! We were overwhelmed….but in a good way.

So all this seems like enough, right?!!? Not for Disney…..there’s more!

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Mark’s face says it all. YEP! Without even asking, they brought out this massive dessert platter consisting of an Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake which was Vanilla Cake with Gooey Toffee Filling, Caramel Sauce, and Vanilla Ice Cream. Poor Mark!! None of this was gluten free (or else I would have helped) and he is not a huge dessert person, so this pretty much just sat here for photos.

They gave me a super yummy Raspberry Sorbet which was both GF & Dairy free. Also, to refer back to the mac and cheese, that did have dairy and I splurged. *face palm*

I hope this little GF food guide was helpful! I definitely recommend trying Liberty Tree for lunch. It’s such a great break from the heat of the day and busy counter service lunch crowds!

Let me know what your thoughts on this adorable restaurant are in the comments below!

Have a Magical Day!

-Abi <3

5 MUST DO'S AT PIXAR PIER | DISNEYLAND

Happy Summer!

What’s a better way to ring in summer than with a trip to the NEW Pixar Pier! If you’re a Pixar lover like me, you will absolutely LOVE this newly designed area of Disney’s California Adventure! Ever since hearing about the announcement of Paradise Pier’s face lift, I was skeptical and very salty. BUT I must say that completely changed when I stepped into Pixar Pier.

Read along as I breakdown the TOP 5 MUST DO’S at Pixar Pier! Honestly, this was SO hard to narrow at down to only 5 because there is just so many fun things to explore in this area!!

1) INCREDICOASTER

Let’s just get straight into it, THE INCREDICOASTER….is INCREDIBLE!!

California Screamin’ was my all time favorite DCA ride (and forever will be) and I had high expectations for the Incredicoaster to be just as good. The theming is so well done and the story line is super fun as you are on a mission to catch baby Jack Jack!

Thriller Tip: If you want to make riding this 10x more INCREDIBLE ask for the first row and ride it at night! It has a completely different feeling and and I was SHOOK after riding it!

2) MEETING PIXAR PALS

We all know Disneyland hands down has the best character meet & greets that always feel so organic and magical! Dancing with Jessie and running around with Mike Wazowski feels like a dream come true at Pixar Pier!

There are an endless amount of Pixar themed murals and walls that are every instagram girl’s dream! While Mark and I were taking a photo in front of the Pixar Pier gate Mike Wazowski came out of nowhere and hoped in our shot. Talk about the best family photo EVER! Yes, Mike is now apart of our family. Haha!

While they aren’t in Pixar films, The Pixarmonic Orchestra is the most fun LIVE band I’ve ever seen! This merry band of wacky characters play Pixar favorites while also breaking for commercial as they sing “Triple Dent Gum” from Inside Out! Watching this group was one of Mark and my favorite things of the trip because of their exciting and hilarious energy, no to mention they were phenomenal musicians!

3) TREATS & SWEETS

Okay so this is where my money flies out the window…..the Pixar themed TREATS!

Is it really a trip to Disney if you didn’t try the treats?!

My favorite treat of all has to be the Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait from the Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats stand. The parfait is a gorgeous nondairy Lemon Soft-serve with Blue Raspberry Swirl. While it sounds crazy to get this early in the morning, it might be a good idea because the line for this on a hot day is super long!

There are so many yummy treats to try around the Pier and I enjoyed them all so much I never took photos of them! *face palm* Mark really enjoyed the Angry Dogs stand and the theming is just too cute!

5) MERCHANDISE

Disneyland always has such beautiful merch in the parks! My first step into a shop at Pixar Pier left me speechless! There are so many adorable designs and such a variety to choose from!

If you’ve been to Disneyland recently, you’ve probably seen the UP balloons! I think this is one of the most ingenious things Disney has created but I’m still not willing to pay $30+ dollars. So…..I found this lonely ballon tied to a stroller and did what a disney blogger girl does best and “did it for the gram”. In the end, my heart was happy and so was my wallet!

BONUS EXTRAS

Two attractions that Mark and I missed but know got a fantastic Pixar makeover…..

The Pixar Pal -A- Round ferris wheel and the carnival games around the pier! Definitely make sure to check both these things out!

If you're still reading along, THANK YOU! I know this post has been packed full of information but I hope you all find this useful as you plan your trip to Pixar Pier!

Have a Magical Day!

-Abi <3