BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 My SIL gave this 2 thumbs WAY up a few weeks ago. She's very much a meat and potatoes girl and would have eaten this every night if we'd let her. From the Disney Food Blog... Review: Trail’s End Dinner Buffet (and NEW Baked Potato Bar!)Nov 28th, 2011 by Kim.Learn About:Trail’s End RestaurantDisney World RestaurantsTrail’s End in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort has gone through a few changes over the past year. A new a la carte menu at lunch is winning raves, and now a new baked potato bar at the dinner buffet is heartily praised as well! Can’t wait to hear your comments!The Trail’s End restaurant is especially fun because of the journey it takes to get to Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Whether you arrive via bus, boat, golf cart or bike, you’ll find yourself naturally immersed in this far-away setting.Trail’s End is nestled in the Settlement area of the resort, which is also home to the popular Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show, Crockett’s Tavern, and the Settlement Trading Post, which serves as the general store.Trail's End Sign AtmosphereTrail’s End, Crockett’s Tavern, and the Hoop-Dee-Doo share space in Pioneer Hall, where visitors can sit for a spell in a rocking chair or play checkers on the porch.Cozy PorchInside, the rustic atmosphere invites guests to unwind while savoring a buffet comprised of down-home good eats.Lower Seating Area EatsOnce seated your server will offer beverages. I just love the mason jars that the cold beverages are brought in.Coffee and Water in Mason JarI’m a self-diagnosed carbaholic and the new baked potato bar at Trail’s End was a welcome addition to this simple but delicious buffet.Start with a starchy potato with salted skin, then add your favorite fixin’s. Yes, that’s melted cheddar cheese and fresh, warm bacon!Salted Potatoes, Cheese and BaconThere were a variety of fixings – Chipotle Butter, Salsa, Butter, Jalapeno Sour Cream, Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon.Potato Fixins BarRoasted Strip Loin was on the carving board with Au Jus.Roasted Strip Loin and Au JusFill up a bowl of Chili or Tomato Basil Soup!Chili and SoupTrail’s End also has a Pasta Bar now! It’s a nice addition to the selections of comfort food. Top your pasta with marinara or cheese sauce.Pasta BarGreen Beans, Mixed Vegetables and Cod.Veggies and CodPork Ribs, Fried Chicken (Thighs and Legs) and BBQ Chicken.Pork Ribs and ChickenFried Corn with Bacon, Brown Gravy and Mashed Potatoes. The Mashed Potatoes won rave reviews even by my 11-year old who doesn’t usually eat potatoes with the skins. They were THAT yummy!Fried Corn, Gravy and Mashed PotatoesShrimp with Horseradish Dressing and Cocktail Sauce.Shrimp and SaucesSalad fixings included Black Olives, Red Onions, Tomato, Lemon, Cucumber, Banana Peppers, Grapes and Cantaloupe. Dress your greens with Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Balsamic or Thousand Island Dressing. Don’t forget the Bacon Bits!Mixed GreensSalad FixingsSalad BarTomato Mozzarella Salad, Caesar Salad, Cheddar Cheese.SaladsCucumber Salad, Potato Salad, Croutons, Cole Slaw, Shredded Carrots.Salad Bar FixingsSelf-serve ice cream is dispensed in vanilla or chocolate flavors. There’s also an option for a twist. That’s the unmarked middle lever. Go ahead and mix it up! I did!!Ice Cream DispenserWe didn’t pass by the Sundae Toppings with choices of Cookie Topping, Chocolate Topping, Strawberry Topping, Chocolate Buttons, Gummi Bears, and Caramel Topping.Sundae BarThe delicious Apple Cobbler dessert! Fill up a crock, then top it with ice cream (and caramel sauce!) for an extra sweet treat!Apple CobblerCorn Bread was found on the dessert table, but I’ll admit to putting some on my dinner plate. We also discovered cookies, brownies, rice krispies, bread pudding, and pudding “dirt” cups with gummy worms.Corn Bread, Cookies, BrowniesBrownies, Rice Krispie TreatsBread PuddingDirt CupsSimple foods on my son’s first plate.Chicken and Mashed PotatoesMy plate with a starch concentration. Plated FoodThe apple cobbler was good enough for seconds! It was warm, chewy but not crunchy, and sweet.Apple Cobbler and Ice Cream OverallWhile I’ve had the pleasure of dining here on a previous trip, this was the first time that I’ve brought my family here. Trail’s End satisfied the hunger and picky appetites of our entire party.http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/11/28/review-trails-end-dinner-buffet-and-new-baked-potato-bar/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 We actually enjoyed this buffet last Friday. We hadn't eaten here in a few years, and it was a pleasant surprise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 We've had several good meals here lately. I especially like the croutons made from cornbread - different, a surprise that seems completely appropriate once you discover it... yummm, now I want salad and cobbler topped with ice cream! :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 They had the potato bar when we were there in sept. It was really good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Looks yummy!!! We generally go to breakfast at Trails End, but maybe we should try dinner one time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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