FIRST LOOK: Trail’s End Restaurant Opened EARLY in Disney World

It is a big week for restaurant and snack news in Disney World.

Trail’s End

We’ve been gearing up for one of the biggest days of the year in Disney World — EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival — which begins on July 27th, 2023. But, did you know that a popular restaurant that had closed for a refurbishment and redesign was scheduled to reopen this week as well? Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground was set to open on July 27th as a new quick-service concept, but it has opened its doors early for a soft opening and we went to check it out. Come see how it went!

In the past, this location was a table-service spot that served family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner. With its new remodel, this dining spot changed into a quick-service restaurant that has a “fresh, new look that enhances the resort’s quaint charm and honors its heritage at the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, with warm wooden furnishings, beamed ceilings, and rustic accents.”

First off, we noticed that the dining room got a nice refresh!

Dining room

Some decor on the walls highlights these rustic accents.

Decor

Crockett’s Tavern down below also got a refresh.

Crockett’s Tavern

How cute are these cow print chairs?

Crockett’s Tavern

Over where the food is served, there are a lot of options to consider.

There is a grab-and-go section with tons of hot food items to choose from.

We spotted Pecan-smoked Brisket…

Pecan-smoked Brisket

…a Rack of Ribs…

Ribs

…various sides to choose from, and more!

Sides

There is also a cooler with another section of entrees to choose from.

Entrees

Here is a look at the menu.

Entrees menu

At another window, we spotted Pizza by the Super Slice!

PIZZA

You could choose between Cheese, Pepperoni, Vegetable, and Smokehouse — or order a whole pie at the register.

Pizza

Like many of Disney’s hotel quick-service locations, there are a lot of grab-and-go snacks to choose from.

Snacks

We spotted some allergy-friendly chips and cookies…

Allergy-friendly chips

…as well as candy and assorted nut bars.

Candy

There is a large beverage station with a cooler full of drinks…

Beverages

…as well as a station with hot coffee.

Coffee

Lastly, we can’t forget the sweets! There is a bakery case with pastries and other desserts.

Bakery case

You’ll also find a counter with hand-scooped ice cream, available in a cup or waffle cone!

Ice cream

If you don’t want grab-and-go food, there is a traditional menu you can order from.

Don’t forget this spot will also serve breakfast!

We ordered a few things to see how this place held up — let’s take a look!

Full spread

First up, we tried the Pioneer Berry Salad.

Pioneer Berry Salad

We also ordered the Smokehouse-style Pizza — it looks hearty!

Smokehouse-style Pizza

Next up, we tried the Fried Chicken 2-piece Meal which came with Corn Bread, Cole Slaw, and Mashed Potatoes.

Fried Chicken

Here’s a look at that Cole Slaw.

Cole Slaw

For our last entree, we picked up the Chicken Wrap.

Chicken Wrap

This wrap is made with a new House-made Blueberry BBQ Sauce!

Chicken Wrap

For dessert, we tried the Strawberry Shortcake.

Strawberry Shortcake

It had a generous portion of Strawberry Sauce!

Strawberry Shortcake

Finally, we ordered the PB&J Cupcake.

PB&J Cupcake

What an opening! We’ll be releasing a full review of this restaurant soon, so stay tuned!

NEWS: MENUS with PRICES Are Up in EPCOT for the 2023 Food and Wine Festival!

Will you be trying this newly reopened spot? Let us know in the comments below! 

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