Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland Becomes Instant Hit

The Village Haus in Disneyland’s Fantasyland has been transformed into Red Rose Taverne to support the upcoming release of Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. This is being billed as a limited time offering, but if the opening weekend crowds are any indication, expect it to stay around for quite some time.

Cast Members were telling guests that the wait to enter was over two hours when we visited last Saturday. We ended up waiting ninety minutes to enter the venue. The hot-item was the Red Rose Sipper Cup which lights up, but the Grey Stuff Gateau and the Lemon Rose Cake experienced periods of being sold out while we were dining.

The attention to detail was surprising for what is being billed as a limited time offering. There were unique details such as the Mrs. Potts tea set and the Lumiere candlestick hidden throughout the location.

I will be the first to admit that the Village Haus was not on my regular dining rotation, but the expanded menu brought some much needed enhancements that allowed the location to rise from its “theme park burger” beginnings.

I enjoyed the Chicken Sanwich à la Lumière, which was surprisingly tasty. The Grey Stuff Gateau lived up to its famous description as it was delicious. Don’t believe me?… You know what to do.

Beast’s Burger – A 1/3 pound Angus beef patty, slow-cooked beef, Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and horseradish aioli on a toasted roll.

Classic Angus Cheeseburger – A 1/3 pound Angus beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce on a toasted roll.

Enchanted Cauliflower Sandwich – A grilled cauliflower steak, spicy lime aioli, tempura-battered green beans, lettuce and tomato on a toasted roll.

Slow-Cooked Beef Poutine – Slow-cooked beef and gravy over seasoned waffle-cut fries, pickled onions and cheese curds.

Chicken Sandwich à la Lumière – Grilled chicken breast, apple slaw, onion-bacon jam and fried cherry peppers on a toasted roll.

Chef’s Chopped Salad – Cabbage, Romaine and iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, apple, hard-cooked eggs, blue cheese crumbles, garlic croutons and apple vinaigrette.

Poutine Flatbread – Topped with slow-cooked beef, pomme frites, roasted garlic aioli, cheese curds, gravy and herb oil.

Garden Mozzarella Flatbread – Topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce.

Pulled Pork Flatbread – Topped with pulled pork, roasted corn, sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, pickled onions and cilantro.

Grey Stuff Gateau – A white chocolate mousse and red velvet cake with a sweet raspberry center.

Lemon Rose Cake – A lemon mousse cake with strawberry-rose filling.

Gaston’s Famous Brew – Apple-mango punch topped with passion fruit foam.