Citricos Sommelier Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Full Experience (9 Courses & 5 Hours)

Join the team at Disney's Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World to have a 9 course meal with drink pairings at the Citricos Sommelier Room! You'll have to call to make reservations for this one, and only one party per night gets to dine in the Sommelier room because this experience is intended to last 4-5 hours. Dress code is business casual!
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[@hallmonitorlizard1694]

I wish they had a Sommelier Room at Cosmic Ray’s!

[@terrys4179]

LOL

[@microtasker]

Dr. Pepper with a shot of Grenedine and bitters: $24

[@laurenmichero9003]

Toppings bar expertly paired with an overcooked burger…& Sonny Eclipse. “I call this next pairing Hello Space Angel…” 🤣😂🤣

[@giabarletta5929]

🤣💯🙌🏻

[@GAN-0]

I’ll have the 2-hour well done ground sirloin with a glass of two-buck chuck please…..

[@edvaira6891]

Don’t you just LOVE the flexibility that Disney restaurants and their staff are allowed to just ADAPT TO EVERYONES NEEDS WITHOUT KEEPING ANYONE FROM THE SAME EXPERIENCE!

[@DonnaW71]

Pete's soul left his body and hovered above as he enjoyed the soup and risotto. That looked beyond amazing.

[@GAN-0]

🤣🤣

[@lesliechain7703]

That looked amazing. Selfishly I wish Deni was there to take advantage of her sophisticated palate and in-depth description of the food.

[@stevenweatherman7325]

Absolutely! Opportunity lost. She would add so much to such an elevated experience, unlike some others.

[@RLucas3000]

@@stevenweatherman7325 I’m praying that Pete gives in and does Victoria & Albert on its grand reopening and brings Deni! How can we make this happen?

[@debralavallee3837]

Demi and Jackie would have great!

[@debralavallee3837]

Deni

[@TelepathicT]

Demi does incredible food reviews, love how descriptive she is

[@krishanamcreynolds9724]

That is so awesome that you have been sober for years. It is amazing that you are able to be around it and remain sober. Hats off to you and Congratulations!

[@kodirt1]

Small story about this night- Was down for the weekend for a Disney event and had a cruise on the Dream booked for Monday through Dreams Unlimited. We had booked a Flying Fish reservation because it was finally reopened and we were excited to go back again. Well, apparently everyone else felt the same way because our reservation was for 7pm and while we were on the Skyliner heading that way they called us to tell us their reservations were over an hour behind and we wouldn’t get seated but that they would book something else for us. One of the options was Citrico’s and we had been wanting to do that so we accepted it. We hustle to the monorail from the back of Epcot to the front and head our way over to the Grand. We get to Citrico’s for them to tell us no one from Flying Fish had actually booked anyone and we were the 7th party from Flying Fish to show up there. Yet they graciously and unbelievably nicely seated us anyway and the place was pretty full. At the time I was thinking what a ridiculous ordeal. Lo and behold though we had a fantastic meal and we saw you guys coming in and out of the Sommelier room. We thought how cool to see the Dreams Unlimited team and we ended up having a fantastic meal. Sometimes you really never know how things will turn out until they all of it happens

[@BLynnE]

Throughout my reading life, I've come across sentences like "the meal was so good it nearly brought him to tears". Watching Pete describe his meal in this review brought that phrase into reality. I darn near cried in sympathy. I'll probably never dine there myself, but watching the review was nearly as good.

[@weedle77d40]

Great review! Loved everyone’s different personalities on one table but missed Deni!! Pete you looked fabulous.. the ring and shirt 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

Yay! It’s Pete, Fiasco, Drake, and Haley! 🥳 This is one of the best Disney Dining shows to date! Even though I agree with the previous comments that Deni would have been value added, I have enjoyed everyone’s impressions of this dining experience! I, too, do not drink alcohol (ever and never) and I am so ecstatic that there is a Disney restaurant that can cater to us in these special experiences! Thank you Pete, Fiasco, Drake, and Haley, for such an awesome review and experience!🥳💜❤️💙🎉

[@julesT246]

Pete’s shirt is 🔥🔥🔥

[@lilylily575]

Was any music playing? Sounds so quiet and awkward….nothing loud just something… just curious. Food looked good though.

[@FloridaNativeKatie]

LOVE that they are starting to include nonalcoholic options for experiences like these!!! As a non drinker myself, I appreciate it ⭐️

[@kevinayres6553]

Citricos is definitely one of our top restaurants to dine at in WDW. I love their restaurant as it is absolutely beautiful and themed exquisitely. I definitely like to challenge my palate with items I wouldn’t normally select when dining. Nice to see the course pairing including non alcoholic beverages. Pete gets extra points for the dinner attire, great shirt. Nice review.

[@happycanadianguy]

I can't believe Pete said something positive about the Grand Floridian. A first!

[@theresaskwara4021]

Thank you for sharing this with us!! This was amazing!! I am putting this on our bucket list!

[@42Finder]

This is so exciting, I can live vicariously through you guys.

[@pri27golfer]

That steak was not rare Corey. That’s as medium rare as it gets, perfect coloring.

[@melissaslater2575]

Agreed - definitely not rare. Looks perfect. Anything closer to medium and I don’t like it.

[@NickLujan]

You guys have to do Victoria and Albert's chef's table next!

[@laurenmichero9003]

They won’t do it because Pete said that he didn’t want to abide by the dress code. I wish they would but I won’t hold my breath

[@kayel4487]

Thank you for sharing the non-alcoholic options. Many events like this have no alternative, so I don't bother. Adding this to my list!

[@natashafreeman2220]

I can tell the staff here are amazing and really love what they are doing!!

[@bespoke_magic]

Pete! You look absolutely handsome in that beautiful Casablanca shirt 😍😍😍 such fancy fashion taste 👏👏👏

[@TelepathicT]

Thank you so much for doing this, these are a pleasure to watch, some of my favorite videos are in depth food reviews such as this

[@gjesvaer]

Non alcoholic parings are known @ The Jane in Antwerp/ Belgium. Must do when you are in the city! 2 star michelin restaurant in an old military chapel.

[@sharonweaver2631]

Oh, my gosh I'm drooling. Reminds me of some fabulous wine dinners I attended at Jikos.

[@alvisdumblebone8277]

Petes drip is on point

[@laurenthomas4213]

Great episode. Would love to be able to experience this.

[@amandaforrealestate]

Love the shirt Pete! This dinner looks so amazing!

[@doe71]

Mr. Israel is still around! He normally works at V & A. Love that dude.

[@brianmoreland9714]

Certainly one of your best dining reviews. Thanks for sharing the experience….

[@zombiebbq14]

the nonalcoholic drinks are a great touch and honestly necessary at this price point, you shouldn't get nothing just because you don't drink. great review!

[@TheFtm22]

I am glad to see that they were able to accommodate different needs - I'm allergic to blue cheese and pineapple. Glad you enjoyed the duck - I feel about that like Pete feels about seafood. I'm surprised that so many of the mocktails have to be so sweet. I love the term "Universally hated" - too funny. Love that Drake is still standing as the "designated drinker". Meant to ask if the chairs were comfortable considering you are there for five hours>.

[@ManzaMediaTV]

Jealous! Looks beautiful. Pete’s shirt is on point 👌🏼

[@LARKXHIN]

It's so cool!

[@edvaira6891]

Very nice shirt, I would definitely agree!

[@michellehunt2820]

Yes, love his shirt!

[@bettyannerisley943]

Awesome show 😋

[@HeidiSKulesh]

Just like V&A's, this would not be for me but glad ya'lad such a great experience, and it was fun to watch.

[@SaltyGreene]

Terrific shirt Pete. It set the tone wonderfully. You guys were so entertaining. The meal brought out the best in you! So this experience just made it to my bucket list.

[@trishbento]

Deni would have had fabulous descriptions of the meal during this dining review. Please try to take her to your higher end dining reviews. Otherwise, it was a great video. Thanks!

[@BeardFreak]

I agree... more Deni and Jacki at the higher end reviews... they have great palates

[@em_casually8936]

Such a good group of foodies to review these dishes! All of the descriptions are on point and it looks delish :)

[@marjchan]

So cool to see. I’d love to try this one day but could never find enough friends to help fill table requirement. But cool to see. I am a non alcoholic drinker.

[@GeorgeGeo]

Went to Citricos last month and it leaped to the top of my WDW/Orlando restaurants

[@debralavallee3837]

Use to like Hailey but she’ s getting to be a little much. They are obviously Pete’s favorite these days

[@microtasker]

Thanks guys, this made my Almond Boneless Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice a much better experience. Makes me looooong for the Grand Floridian, it's been a minute.

[@MsKing-dr4vh]

Looks delicious, Pete and his new lover also make a great couple enjoyed the review!

[@checkenginelight3060]

Could the show notes please include a shopping link for Pete’s shirt? 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@sarab3749]

Loved getting to see this experience with you all. I did a similar chefs tasting menu with wine pairings 20 years ago in Las Vegas at Emeril's. It was an amazing meal. Very memorable. I don't think I could eat all of that food or drink all of those drinks that you all had!

[@gregharter8212]

That looks like one of the few meals at WDW that comes close to matching the experience at Victoria and Alberts. Really hoping we can do that this fall. Now to find another 2+ people. . .

[@LA32319]

Love the review but Deni really should have been there!

[@Richard-fv7rq]

Great location, nice atmosphere, tasty food, insane prices!

[@StandByYourManatee]

For what it is and especially where it is, That’s right in line.

[@kerri4581]

One of the best meals we've ever had was here. We had late dinner reservations, and could see the fireworks from our table (no music though) so it was super special for us.

[@robtecarr1270]

Great shirt, Pete!! Enjoy,

[@amandah2935]

Romesco sauce with grilled vegetables is one of my very favorite things, and that’s when I make it, who is nothing close to a chef. I would love to taste that dish. And the seafood risotto! I love the non-alcoholic drink pairings too.

[@melissaslater2575]

Citricos has been one of my favorites for more than 20 years. I have had many amazing meals there. Would love to do this! Especially since my 19 year old wouldn’t be left out on the pairings.

[@GAN-0]

Very interesting to hear about the non-alcoholic pairings. I drink, but it’s great to see them take the effort. Sounds like $250/plate is a great deal. I’ll watch later because I’m interested in the wine pairings

[@poweredbyamy]

While I didn’t experience the Sommelier Room at Citricos, I have dined there twice and both times that meal ranked highest of my meals on those trips. The strawberry salad, hamachi, duck and truffle Mac and cheese are all favorites. The blackberry tart was wonderful too. My servers at both meals were excellent and recommended great wine pairings. So even if you are unable to experience the room you will have a memorable experience in the beautiful dining room. This reimagined Citricos is a home run and it makes me very excited to see what they do with Narcoossee’s.

[@Mary-bd8qw]

I would like to see Corey and Haley do a fine dining review based on the wdw couple does their dining reviews it’s always interesting to see what Taylor is wearing, Haley would look wonderful

[@dsch3241]

Damn Pete, you look amazing. I love that shirt on you.

[@Tsumami__]

Pete’s ring matches his shirt 💚

[@alyssaw1]

Having family members who do not drink liquor I always feel badly they can’t indulge in the EXPERIENCE of a pairing meal, I am so glad to know I have somewhere to bring family and have them be fully included ! This was a great review

[@dkelly387z]

You look amazing Pete! Keep up that keto life!

[@LisaAnn365]

Love the review; looks amazing. The only thing missing was a white tablecloth. ;) For that kind of money, they certainly could have made the table presentable.

[@bradwilhelm3849]

Dinner looks great and all, but Pete! Where did you get that shirt??

[@LARKXHIN]

Hey, Drake is back! I'm happy to see he's so knowledgeable about wine pairings.

[@GAN-0]

I do wish they had subtitled what they were eating and drinking. Drake said he was drinking “white” wine 🤣 clearly he likes cabs! He was spot on with the beef -a Smoky fatty steak is complemented by the acidic, leathery Napa Cab ..they each help soften one another which is the idea

[@LARKXHIN]

@@GAN-0 they should invite you next time 🤣

[@GAN-0]

@@LARKXHIN Let’s say I drink a good amount of wine…my woodworking skills aren’t that great so what else am I supposed to do

[@robparker17]

Drake! Great to see you in a vlog again!

[@LARKXHIN]

Yep! Thought he was Unceremoniously Removed like so many others.

[@annlee368]

Wonder if he can fix any other kind I can’t eat fish or mushroom

[@ScottUllmann]

So good to see Drake back in a blog! Loved seeing the four of you dine at Citricos. Definitely peaked my interest at trying this restaurant!

[@jagron11]

Also, please provide the names of the wines. Lots of descriptions of the mock tails, but as an avid wine drinker I’d love to know their pairings.

[@kimberlyrobinson1381]

So this really made me want to check out citricos on my next trip. I’m not a high roller so I can’t swing the sommelier room but this could certainly be my fancy dinner night after a long day at Magic Kingdom! Great review! Disney should pay you all lol.

[@Tsumami__]

The blue cheesecake was plated and presented so beautifully, I still want to try it even though you guys hated it lol. The addition of chives seems a little strange, when the dish was already very experimental to begin with.

[@jamesvitelli8800]

While I certainly appreciate the amount of detail the video devotes to the non-alcoholic drinks including the server's descriptions and the diners' reviews, I would have also liked to know what wines they were pairing with the dishes and serving to Drake. No doubt the server or chef presented the names of the producers, the vintages, the regions and the varietals. Mostly, all we got here was: "This white wine went really well with the dish." Was it a Sauvignon Blanc from the Sancerre, or New Zealand, or California? Maybe a White Bordeaux? Semillon? A fair number of viewers are going to opt for the wine pairings, and in deciding whether the expense is justified, knowing more about the wines would be a great help. If you happen to have this information handy, perhaps you can provide some further detail.

[@paulciavardoni8069]

Is Pete wearing one of the curtains from restaurant?

[@paullee3996]

I hunt so I love game taste

[@StandByYourManatee]

$1000 in Disney for four people WITH a beverage pairing - not bad at all!

[@danielsullivan2098]

The gamey flavor in duck comes from what the duck ate in life, or from the duck being improperly slaughtered. It doesn't come from the cooking of the duck. That duck was farm raised, and every duck will taste exactly the same every time you order it. Also, duck isn't that difficult to cook. It's on par with steak. In my opinion, the only time it gets difficult is when you make Peking Duck, and that's because it's labor intensive. I've worked the back of the house, both on the line and the bakery. I've also worked in slaughterhouses.

[@jagron11]

How difficult is it to get the reservation? how many seatings will they do in an evening? Sounds like a great evening, but concerned how difficult it is to secure when coming in from out of town on a vacation.

[@CampbellzS0up]

I always love that you take us along Pete to see these amazing dining experiences but I’ve been throughly disappointed in disneys food offerings lately.

[@winifredbanks1750]

Pete you look great, love the shirt. Enjoying the review.

[@flipflopsmouseears]

Daaayyyyyyummmmmm

[@ashleighnichole8197]

I am incredibly picky and never thought I'd watch this whole thing...but I couldn't stop haha. So entertaining, loved all of you guys! It's definitely a shame the deserts were such a miss though.

[@erikaserna9254]

Why Pete is not hosting Moving to Orlando anymore so sad...... Please would you explain what is going up?

[@kellykristine1238]

Please add Craig to table service reviews sometimes. His palate and excellent reviews would have been amazing for this review. Deni would have been another good addition. Pete, Craig and Deni would be the dream team of restaurant reviews

[@maggiebillel8956]

Pete you look so handsome! Love your ring and shirt!

[@tomg3323]

The best duck Pete ever had😂

[@StandByYourManatee]

Biggest question - how do you book?

[@lpattitoni1]

I wish there was light music playing…… seems a little sterile without it. I did enjoy getting an inside review of this meal.

[@kathkwilts]

I was struggling so much with this video due to the chef’s accent. I turned on the subtitles and rewatched it. SO much better when you know what they’re eating/drinking…. Am I the only one that noticed that Pete is dining with 3 Disney characters?

[@lisalee1861]

Pete I love your shirt. Great vlog Never knew Non alcoholic Gin!

[@las6766]

Do you get to take the dishes and cutlery home after the meal??? 😆

[@gmiac7721]

The food looked great. I’ve always had good meals at Citricos. All the fruity drinks seemed excessive! And someone needs to teach someone how to hold a wine glass by the stem.

[@Bynbrooke]

I've never done this experience, and probably never will due to the 4 person requirement. But this looks amazing! Citricos main restaurant has been on the top of my restaurant list for about 3 or so years now at Disney world so I can only imagine what this next level is like!

[@RLucas3000]

i bet Dreams Unlimited on their Diz boards could start a ‘matching’ board of couples who want to find other couples to match with, like the comment two up from yours.

[@hallmonitorlizard1694]

Did Pete get that shirt at Dan Flash’s?

[@murph120779]

This group will never get that reference but I appreciate it!

[@DisneyDining]

Down at the Shops By The Creek? Did it right after having sloppy steaks with the crew.

[@disneygal3566]

Are those paper straws?

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

It’s almost like a comedy bit how Drake’s hair gradually gets more and out of control after every glass of wine.

[@happycanadianguy]

How do you make a reservation for this? Anyone know?

[@mclark2288]

The notes say you have to call.

[@davidsamuelson2089]

That shirt alone is a $1,000 experience. That’s one expensive garment.

[@Arthur2990]

Petes looking good all dressed up. :)

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Disney Dining, This style of dining is becoming very popular with drink pairings etc. But upto now it's only been at 6 star hotel's. Nice to see Disney do it at a 5 star. I hope Deni was'nt doing the dishes to help pay for it all. Cheer's Chris Perry.

[@mp8shnt]

I miss Fiasco.

[@ophthodoc]

Watching Drake review a fine restaurant doesn’t really seem believable.

[@gagaismysoulmate]

me wondering why the hell i'm so hungry as i'm listening to this lol

[@giabarletta5929]

Curious what would make y’all pay for a sommelier room if no one drinks?? Lol! And I doubt Drake was jealous if he’s enjoying the full experience. But that is great for people like Pete who can’t drink and they can still accommodate. Well done.

[@GAN-0]

I get what you’re saying, but the complexity of the n/a drinks is equal and possibly greater value …so they received the full experience. Whether it’s wine or cocktails, the point of this type experience are the positive/negative culinary reactions when food meets drink(complements). A fatty, smoky piece of beef is softened by an acidic wine or mocktail.

[@giabarletta5929]

@@GAN-0 true but typically the alcohol bill would far exceed a non alcohol bill so you know going into it that the reason this type of experience is so expensive is bc the alcohol that’s involved but I see what you’re saying and it’s nice that everyone can enjoy the experience. I just wonder if you’re bringing in an entire party of non drinkers, if they’d adjust the price of the experience.

[@GAN-0]

@@giabarletta5929 it’s a custom experience so they might do that as well

[@KB-mg5tc]

Deni would have made the review over the top. Thank you for doing the review. Three young kids there’s no way I could ever experience this myself so thank you.