Next, the guests are led into the dining room. Here they will enjoy a 7-course meal while being entertained by professional storytellers. Throughout the evening the chefs and sommeliers attend the guests and tell them tales of how the dishes and the paired wines were inspired.
After the dinner guests are taken to a private balcony from where they can enjoy even entertainment like Disneyland fireworks, light shows, lasers, music or live action role play. Occasionally Mickey Mouse has been known to make an appearance to lighten the mood of the evening.
21 Royal Menu
Firstly, it is important to note that the dinner itself is constantly changing. The menu depends on what the freshest ingredients and flavours are in any given season. No expense is spared. Extravagance is the theme. From golden osetra caviar to Alaskan king crab to String of Pearls the rarest ingredients are imported from all over the world to make the experience more special. Other meals served have included the A-5 Kobe pastrami – a premium Japanese beef – served with a pinot noir.
Every part of the meal is carefully planned and has a story and an inspiration behind it. In an interview, Ellingson talked about the detailed process of wine pairing. Take a single course, for example, the Razor’s Edge – a banana leaf roasted pheasant coconut tomato curry. Ellingson claims he tried over 24 wines before settling on a 2011 Tommaso Bussola Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico from Veneto Italy. This wine drew out and complimented the flavours of fiery chutney and mango in the dish. The entire process took weeks to perfect.
Between the delectable food, enchanting atmosphere and personalized service, an evening at 21 Royal is an unforgettable experience. So if you’re a Disney fan in the mood to splurge this evening is perfect for you!
