Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level is a Snow White & Seven Dwarfs character meal in Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World that serves a prix fixe menu. This restaurant overview shares meals pictures, execs & cons of this princess dinner close to Magic Kingdom, whether or not it’s definitely worth the cash & time, and rating a reservation. (Up to date June 22, 2025.)
Let’s begin with some excellent news, which is that Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level is changing into ever-so-slightly simpler to guide. Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level with Snow White remains to be probably the most elusive Advance Eating Reservations (ADRs). In reality, Artist Level is usually totally booked greater than 60 days upfront!
You’ll really want the on-site 60 day plus size of keep window to reliably guide Artist Level ADRs. This ought to be your prime precedence if it’s necessary to you. See our Information to Advance Eating Reservations at Walt Disney World for ideas & tips to attain elusive ADRs, information concerning the 60+10 rule, and extra.
With regards to Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level with Snow White changing into simpler to guide, that is relative to the final couple years–not in absolute phrases. It was virtually unimaginable to attain ADRs for this character eating expertise, except you had been up on the morning time and booked strategically in step with the 60+10 rule.
Now, there’s extra ceaselessly ADR availability at round 2 months, and in addition, last-minute due to cancellations or Stroll-Up Waitlist. It’s nonetheless not even a remotely simple ADR, but it surely’s not Mission Unattainable Starring Snow White.
It additionally helps that Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level with Snow White has grow to be a 2-credit desk service restaurant on the Disney Eating Plan (DDP). Whereas that pay as you go meal bundle sometimes will increase demand for eating places, it doesn’t transfer the needle on 2-credit eating places.
On the contrary, visitors utilizing the Disney Eating Plan are actually extra drawn to single-credit choices just like the distinctive dinner at 1900 Park Fare, breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace, or different choices on our listing of the Greatest Character Eating Experiences on the Disney Eating Plan.
Fairly merely, Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level is an objectively poor use of DDP credit. The dinner prices $67 per grownup and $41 per little one as of 2025, which implies its per credit score worth is $33.50 and $20.50. Bump that as much as ~$40 per credit score for those who order an alcoholic cocktail.
Based mostly upon our calculations, a desk service meal credit score on the DDP is price roughly $63 per grownup or $15 per little one. (Sure, there’s actually that large of a niche between the values for adults and youngsters.) Which means even for those who order the costliest alcoholic drink on the DDP, that’s nonetheless not even to bridge the hole. Truthfully, for those who’re on the DDP, don’t even trouble studying this overview. Storybook Eating at Artist Level is a no-go for you.
As a substitute, we’d advocate trying out dinner at 1900 Park Fare. In an odd flip of occasions, that glorious expertise prices $69 per grownup and $44 per little one as of 2025, and remains to be a 1-credit restaurant on the DDP. Sure, you learn that appropriately. The restaurant that prices extra when paying out of pocket is “half-price” when paying with Disney Eating Plan credit.
It makes zero sense in anyway. And that, my associates, is the Disney Eating Plan in a nutshell! Dinner at 1900 Park Fare is the #1 character buffet at Walt Disney World, with a carving station that provides high quality on par with this prix fixe menu (and all you’ll be able to eat delicacies!).
The underside line is that Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level is a completely atrocious use of DDP credit for adults. In reality, it is likely one of the absolute worst goal makes use of of DDP credit for adults. For the perfect choices that are ‘price it’ on the DDP, see our listing of the High 10 Desk Service Credit score Makes use of on the Disney Eating Plan.
A couple of character meals really do make that listing, together with the aforementioned 1900 Park Fare, Chef Mickey’s, Backyard Grill, and Minnie’s Seasonal Dine. These are all proper round $63 per credit score with out alcohol, and as much as $80 with a specialty cocktail. (Should you’re not a drinker, you’re going to have a troublesome time getting your cash’s price out of the DDP.)
Walt Disney World followers are in all probability conversant in the saga of Artist Level, however right here’s a fast refresher for these new to this character meal. The Storybook Eating character expertise is a comparatively latest addition to Artist Level, which was beforehand a Signature Restaurant. When this variation was introduced, it was very controversial amongst followers (simply learn the 90+ feedback on that submit). Some cherished the concept of extra character eating, some discovered it to be a cheapening of the expertise at a Deluxe Resort.
In any case, common visitors love characters and this incarnation of Artist Level is considerably extra in style than its Signature Eating predecessor. Reservations had been sometimes out there day-of for the previous Artist Level. Now, it’s totally booked 60 days upfront.
On a private observe, I’ll miss the previous Artist Level. I’ve hiked to the precise Artist Level in Yosemite Nationwide Park, and dined in quite a lot of the grand Nationwide Park Lodge eating rooms that Artist Level evoked. For me, eating at Artist Level was a transportive expertise to these reminiscences. Luckily, a few of this nonetheless exists under the ‘enchanted forest’ additions, as we’ll focus on subsequent within the theme part of the overview.
When it comes to theme, the new-look Artist Level is attention-grabbing. A ‘forest’ of light-up bushes had been added to create a cover of leaves in Artist Level. These bushes appear like they’re carved proper out of the assist beams within the restaurant, and appear like a pure, seamless addition.
That is to make the atmosphere higher evoke the sensibility of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, moderately than one of many Nationwide Park lodge grand eating rooms. This can be a good thought in observe, and the tip result’s charming and kooky.
I didn’t count on to love the look of this forest, but it surely fits the character dinner effectively. It additionally permits for some enjoyable mild results within the branches, because the leaves change coloration upon the arrival of sure characters, and ‘dance’ when the Dwarfs do their little parade. It’s enjoyable and cute. Photographs don’t do it justice.
My one quasi-complaint right here is that it appears like a half-measure in execution for anybody who has beforehand dined at Artist Level. Above the tree branches are semi-obscured murals from the unique Artist Level, not totally hidden from view.
This makes Artist Level really feel a bit like a hodgepodge of contrasting types, which I suppose mirrors the very notion of a German fairytale set in a United States Nationwide Park lodge. However no matter.
To be sincere, I’m not fully positive this can be a grievance. As somebody who cherished the earlier look of Artist Level, it’s not less than considerably reassuring that this might all be undone in comparatively brief order and restored to “regular” ought to the Storybook Eating idea go away in some unspecified time in the future down the street.
Artist Level followers will in all probability be break up on the brand new search for that purpose. It’s virtually the identical deal as EPCOT Heart–do you get pleasure from vestiges of the previous even when you already know these issues are by no means returning in earnest, or would you moderately plow ahead with one thing completely new and distinctly its personal factor?
Most Walt Disney World visitors in all probability received’t discover the ‘break up fashion’ of the atmosphere, or care even when they do. For first-timers and lots of others, this model of Artist Level is the one model they’ll ever know. On this model, the setting is endearing. In any occasion, the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs characters are the celebrities of the meal right here, with all different atmospheric parts enjoying second fiddle.
As for the characters, you’ll discover Snow White, Evil Queen, Dopey, and Grumpy at Artist Level’s Storybook Eating. Snow White and the Dwarfs meet visitors at their tables, whereas Evil Queen is at a staged photograph op in the midst of the restaurant that you are able to do on the finish of your meal (however in all probability shouldn’t).
Interactions had been good at our meal. The 2 Dwarfs chosen have contrasting personalities, and might specific that moderately effectively in encounters with visitors. Similar goes for Evil Queen and Snow White, each of whom had been on the prime of their sport.
There’s a large character vary in these 4 characters, and that makes for a various expertise. One other Dwarf or two may’ve been good, but it surely’s nonetheless a superb character meal, with nice engagement.
Clearly, this isn’t fairly the identical as getting a photograph with all seven of the Dwarfs directly like you can do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Get together. The trade-off is that you simply don’t wait two hours and have real interactions moderately than simply being rushed by a photograph op with characters-as-props. Personally, that’s a trade-off that I’ll completely take, however I’m not an enormous Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs fan within the first place.
Assembly Evil Queen was the one odd element of the expertise. For the majority of our meal, she was simply standing at her meet & greet location, awaiting visitors. We’d catch her icy gaze each now and again, which was amusing as a result of clearly she didn’t have something higher to do, however was nonetheless in the midst of her set.
Then, on the finish of our meal, which coincided with the tip of a number of different tables’ meals, she concluded her set. This led to us and different events simply standing across the center of the restaurant, ready for her to return. That is in all probability on us, as our sever had informed us a number of occasions that we might go to her at any time when, however we figured the most suitable choice for that may be the tip of the meal.
Briefly, heed your server’s recommendation and go to the Evil Queen in between programs or at any time when handy, moderately than ready till the tip of your meal. Oh, and request a desk away from this meet & greet, because it appeared like an ungainly scenario for the tables in that space, which usually had different visitors hovering round them.
I’m unsure why the Evil Queen wished to flash the Wu Tang hand signal, however I used to be pleased to oblige–I’m down with the Wu.
I additionally appreciated that there have been a few PhotoPass photographers right here, which is simpler than handing my very own digital camera off to a different visitor for pictures.
Now let’s check out the meals, beginning with a number of the “Wickedly Refreshing Cocktails.”
To the left above is “Evil to the Core: Patrón Silver Tequila, Blackberry Brandy, Habanero and Orange Juice.” Like so many Walt Disney World cocktails, this skews candy, with an excessive amount of sugary juices filling the glass. There’s additionally an inordinate quantity of blackberry seeds, however such are the perils of foraging for drinks within the forest, I suppose.
To the precise of that’s the “Enchanted Apple: Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Bitter Apple and White Cranberry Juice.” That is an attention-grabbing interpretation of an Appletini, however this one is a bit too syrupy, sugary, and watered down. A slight tartness offsets that to a point, but it surely’s nonetheless one other stereotypically candy Walt Disney World drink. Not one we’d advocate.
Lastly, the “The Smoking Mirror: Johnnie Walker Black, Wildberry, Lime and Rosemary Smoke.” The presentation is completely on-theme, with the smoke-filled glass delivered to the desk the other way up. It’s then flipped over and the cocktail is poured as smoke floats away. Now this is the drink to order. A superbly balanced taste and alcohol profile, delightfully fragrant, and fantastically offered.
The meal begins with the “And So The Story Begins…” Shared Appetizers for the desk. Particular person servings of every are delivered to the whimsical tree serving platform within the middle of every desk.
This consists of the next:
- Wild Mushroom Bisque Soup
- Hunter’s Pie (Turkey and Rooster, Black Truffle, Cranberry Protect and Crispy Sauerkraut)
- Depraved Shrimp Cocktail (Bloody Mary French dressing, Seaweed Salad and Spiced Home-made Seasoning)
It ought to be fairly simple to inform which is which from the photograph above.
All of those had been unbelievable, however the standout was the Wild Mushroom Bisque, which very carefully resembles the enduring Smokey Portobello Mushroom Soup that was served at Artist Level. I don’t suppose the recipe is kind of the identical–it’s been some time–but it surely was glorious. Wealthy, creamy, and with a definite mushroom taste.
We additionally each actually appreciated the Hunter’s Pie, which had distinct truffle and cranberry flavors to pair with the turkey and rooster meatball and a tasty crust.
There appears to be a “motion” to cram all of Thanksgiving dinner right into a single dish, and this can be a good (inadvertent?) entry into that.
Subsequent, we’ll flip to the entrees. These are from a number of meals at Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level with Snow White during the last couple of years. I’m consolidating them right here for simplicity, so that you don’t must learn a number of critiques of our numerous meals. Though we’re large eaters, we couldn’t eat this multi functional sitting!
A Stroll by Nature is the vegetarian possibility, and consists of Asparagus, Leeks, Arugula, Gnocchi, Sage, and Parmesan.
Regardless of being the ‘final straw’ selection once we had been selecting what to order, this ended up being the shock hit of the meal. It was wealthy and creamy, and dialed the cheesiness up about so far as you’ll be able to go with out being excessive. This was a powerful and modestly bold dish that may attraction even to non-vegetarians. I cherished it.
For one among her entrees, Sarah ordered the “Cottage” Beef Stroganoff consisting of Tender Beef, Preserved Greens, Spätzle, Mushrooms and Aged Cow’s Milk Cheese.
This was unbelievable. Though the greens on prime had been easy and unimpressive, all the pieces else concerning the dish delivered. The spätzle was the right consistency and paired effectively with the tender and hearty beef. The cheese enhanced each, making it a filling and scrumptious dish. (I assumed this was glorious, however I additionally couldn’t care much less concerning the vegetable element of any entree.)
Changing the famed Cedar Plank Salmon is hard for any fish dish, and Bashful’s Butter-poached Snapper (with Root Vegetable Risotto, Wild Mushroom, Citrus-Butter Sauce) is tasked with that unenviable function.
It’s nothing particular. A light and inoffensive fish, with the accompaniments not doing a lot to buoy it. I’m not personally an enormous fan of even well-executed snapper, so maybe another person’s opinion would carry extra weight right here.
For poultry, Artist Level serves the Brother’s Grimm Roasted Rooster with Cauliflower Purée, Roasted Greens and Rooster Jus.
This was one other favourite at our desk, with the lean rooster being juicy, flavorful, and having a sturdy, herby taste. That is really top-of-the-line rooster dishes I’ve had at Walt Disney World.
Oddly, and doubtless unfit of mentioning however for the truth that it amused me, however the apples tasted completely like Brussels sprouts. In all probability not one thing I have to style once more in my life.
Subsequent, the Royal Prime Rib Roast, with Horseradish Mashed Potato, Hay-smoked Carrots, Popover, and Jus.
A whole lot of you’ll gravitate in the direction of this, so it may be disheartening to listen to that it was the closest factor to a letdown we had in the course of the meal. The reduce was a bit too fatty and barely robust, whereas additionally being a bit on the tasteless and dry aspect. I didn’t dislike the Royal Prime Rib Roast, and maybe you’ll have higher luck, but it surely was my least favourite dish on a desk that included a dish with out meat. (Additionally, keep away from the carrots.)
Lastly, the Magic Mirror Sluggish-braised Pork Shank with Horseradish-Mashed Potato, Wilted Greens and Jus. That is the standout of the Storybook Eating at Artist Level menu.
The excellent news for the intense carnivores out there may be that tender shank was a beneficiant portion, perfectly-prepared, with daring taste. I received the entree lottery with this one, because it was by far the perfect.
The meat was juicy, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender. Along with that, the mashed potatoes had been an all-star, with a pungent horseradish high quality that made my mouth water with every chunk. I’ve had horseradish mashed potatoes earlier than, however by no means executed in such an addictively-good method.
This complete entree was like one thing worthy of an precise Signature Restaurant. If this had been served to me for dinner at Topolino’s Terrace, I might’ve left pleased.
As with the appetizers, desserts are additionally shared.
We’ll begin with the Miner’s Treasures, which is Sponge Cake, Chocolate Gems, and Buttercream Icing. That is cupcake constructed in a special style, and the sweetness of the dish overwhelmed no matter else was happening. To me, it merely tasted like “synthetic purple.” (Perhaps with a touch of synthetic inexperienced. 😉 )
The “Poison” Apple (White Chocolate-Apple Mousse, Bitter Heart) was my favourite. The candy exterior lures you in, and offers method to a bitter punch inside.
It’s a playful, sharp distinction, and one I actually loved.
The Fairy Story Gooseberry Pie (Meringue, Gooseberry) was additionally good. It’s candy, dense, and mildly tart.
None of those desserts are on par with what you’d order from a standalone menu, however individually, the latter two are far superior to what you’d discover on a buffet.
Lastly, the meal ends with the Hunter’s Reward to the Queen, which is Crackled Maple Popcorn and a Ganache Coronary heart. This one is all about presentation, and it’s enjoyable.
If one factor will be mentioned about all of those desserts, it’s that they’re befitting of the expertise. This appears like a themed character meal by and thru.
Though Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level will not be one of many cheaper character eating experiences, its price appears very reasonable to us given the standard of the delicacies and the character expertise. Artist Level additionally affords an Annual Passholder low cost, bringing the full down a bit. All in all, not dangerous pricing by Walt Disney World requirements for the quantity and high quality of the meals, and enjoyable of the expertise.
We’ve monitored this meal because it first debuted, as Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level struck us because the sort of restaurant that would supply attractive introductory pricing earlier than spiking $20/individual…or slicing corners and cheapening delicacies high quality.
We’re pleased to report that, its requirements are simply as excessive in the present day as they had been when it debuted a number of years in the past. It has elevated barely in price and some lateral menu adjustments have been made, however no worse than another restaurant at Walt Disney World.
Total, we love Story Ebook Eating at Artist Level with Snow White. It’s a powerful addition to Walt Disney World’s character eating scene, and we each appreciated it rather more than anticipated when it debuted. It’s good seeing the attractive murals and Nationwide Parks artwork, even when it’s partially obscured by the bushes and dancing of Dwarfs.
Throughout the character meal class, Artist Level serves the perfect meals at Walt Disney World (or near it), and is your prime choose if you would like high quality over amount for dinner (Topolino’s Terrace takes that title for breakfast). What is obtainable on the prix fixe menu is usually good to excellent, and these choices will probably be crowd-pleasers.
Should you’re on the Disney Eating Plan and luxuriate in characters, Artist Level is a no-go, presenting the worst goal use of credit doable. Should you’re paying out of pocket, Artist Level is a stable selection for Snow White followers or Wilderness Lodge enjoyers.
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