Victoria & Albert's 2022 Reopening Preview FULL EXPERIENCE & Kitchen Tour! | Walt Disney World

In this video we check out a preview of the newly re-opened Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. With a new look and a new menu, we're excited to see what awaits on this epicurean adventure.
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Check out our previous dining experiences at Victoria & Albert's;
Chef's Table 2020: • Chef's Table at Victor...
Dining Room 2018: • Dinner at Victoria & A...
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[@sarahschark88]

My heart skipped a beat when I recognized the song the harpist was playing when you walked into V&A! It was “Glimpse of Us” by Joji!

[@TheMagicDads]

The harpist was awesome!

[@keithh2028]

If I'm paying $35 for a cocktail...you better fill that glass up!!🤣

[@jacquelinezoccolillo9808]

Look at you guys pushing this video out within 24hrs of its grand re-opening. It looked beautiful and all the food and drinks looked delicious. It’s incredible that you got to tour the kitchen, such a unique experience.

[@TheMagicDads]

It was amazing!! Thanks for watching!

[@rcbuckets]

Not the clearance brie throwback hahaha!! Looked like a wonderful dinner. That harpist was going off!

[@kathya8421]

I haven't been back to this restaurant since 2013 - the year we began cruising as opposed to going to WDW. We now go to Remy's and Palo's for our fancy dinner fix! But we always loved V&A when we went to Disney. We used to visit V&A twice a year since the year it was first opened. We've done the chef's table back when Micky & Minnie made a special appearance and posed for a photo with us. We've met Israel Perez, and he always greeted us when we arrived. I'm so glad the restaurant is continuing to do well. Many special memories of it.

[@annettestasi5582]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing....I am actually ironing while watching and crying occasionally over the background music.

[@shannonsullivan]

You both did such an amazing job highlighting your night! It was so lovely to see your enthusiasm for the new changes. Thank you for sharing!

[@tracylandry3821]

Excellent review! So stoked that you got to see the kitchen!!! But, now, honestly, experience aside, just food...Bull and Bear/ Victoria and Albert's? Then experience included? Bull and Beer seems more fun, but the music this time is making it lighter??? Do a whole live show based on this topic, I'm so there!!!

[@brianscotpatterson2101]

This whole video is just wonderful. Okay, the Star Wars score got me.

[@andreakyleozzy4739]

Mike, your demeanor is lovely. Such an engaging and pleasant vibe.

[@HannahBMann]

SulliVlogs sent me over and I was not disappointed! These kinds of meals are one of my favorite ways to spend time with my hubby. This peek into V&A was certainly appreciated.

[@TheMagicDads]

Oh we love SulliVlogs! That’s awesome! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!!!

[@traceykugel2432]

I'm happy to have found other gourmands who love dining at Disney! Thank you for your exceptional and insightful preview review of the reopening of Victoria & Albert including the amazing video in the kitchen. We have dined there six times in the last 25 years and of course the only 5 Diamond award wining restaurant in Florida is always exceptional. Being greeted by Israel is always like coming home. Virtually all other dining experiences will pale by comparison. It is an incredible experience. I'm not personally a fan of the trend to all white so I'm glad to know ahead of our February trip. I'm also not sure how the move to a set menu from allowing for choices in the courses is going to sit with my parents but for me everything looks marvelous. Both of you are a joy to watch savoring the menu and the perfect reviewers. I'll check out your other posts!

[@maryleib4686]

I love your videos normally but the fact that you could take us along with the kitchen tour, magnificent! I also appreciate when you tell us that you don’t care for something, like the ham, in this instance. I appreciate your honesty and makes us feel like you are being straightforward with us and not just selling the place you are dining at. Also one last thing, Mike and Steve, I really enjoy the way you describe the food.

[@edctwentytwelve]

Look at that haute-fashioned wagyu infused cocktail ! W O W !

[@laurenaqmarie3958]

Me (a music major) keeping a mental list of every single piece played on the harp because I can't ignore it hahaha thanks for the tour! This is such a bucket list experience for me ❤️

[@dulcevaldes7769]

What a way to start a meal with the glimpse of us. Such a heartfelt song by the harpist. You both look amazing. Victoria and Albert's is on our must-do list.

[@disneyLani]

Woohoo new video! This has me so happy it’s this beautiful place

[@deniseblackburn33]

Your smiles and sparkling eyes what a great time

[@JohnMasters-zu9ue]

The best of the best! You’re video really captured the beauty and splendor of this most unique dining experience! We’ve been in the Queen Victoria Room last December and will go back in April for our Anniversary. We also snagged a reservation for Narcoossee’s which opened yesterday. Based on your videos, I’m going to delve into the Cocktails during our upcoming trip.

[@allireynolds1430]

I missed a lot of your vlogs this yr. ☹️ I'm so glad the magic Dads are back in my algorithm! I find it incredibly romantical that Steve looks over the lens to conversate with Mike about their shared experience.

[@TheMagicDads]

Welcome back!

[@bridgettewebster198]

We are eating here in two weeks! I'm crying I'm so excited 😭

[@TheMagicDads]

Have the best time!!!

[@karinm8398]

I was so looking forward to this guys! Omg and the harpist playing Star Wars... Perfect! ❤️ Thanks for sharing! 😃

[@emilyb1504]

Other than a piggy bank, how do you guys prepare for a dinner like that? Do you go to the parks that day or kind of chill? And what do you do the day after?

[@jenniferperez2821]

Awwwww, how Wonderful 🥰 Everything looked amazing and the way you both took time out to describe each bite and drink awesome ☺️ Mike I couldn't smile any wider as you toured the kitchen 😁, so happy that you both had such a Wonderful experience!

[@debvarela4678]

Everything looked so amazing! The French butter with sea salt🥰on my trip to Paris we purchased plastic containers, filled them with sel de mer, tossed in the freezer for a bit prior to departure. They were still cold upon returning home to California. So nice to have a bite of France to savor for a while after!

[@meganpfaffenberger1389]

This was amazing. I’m so glad you guys had a great time! I know how much you love that restaurant!! Mike, your excitement after the kitchen tour was priceless. And I’m happy they kept the harpist 🎶

[@TheMagicDads]

I was giddy that we got to tour the kitchen, such an awesome experience. Yes, the harpist is fantastic!!!

[@georgejrivera3388]

What a lovely way to start my morning on my day off, excited to see the changes. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks! You too!!

[@jenniehannaford7540]

The happiness on your faces when trying the food was the best part of this video (oh and Mike’s giddiness over going into the kitchen 🥰) - another fantastic vlog!! Xx

[@carolynphinney7315]

Amazing!! Back in the late 90's , I wanna say 1997. My parents did the chef table, I believe at that time is was 100-125 dollars a person.

[@JinNani224]

Disney is so inclusive

[@kimberlycarpenter9468]

What a great video! So many v&a videos people seem afraid to speak above a whisper! Something I learned recently that I can share with you: you actually pronounce the T at the end of turbot (TER buht instead of tur BOH)

[@jamesholland5560]

The wine that paired with the cheese is a pedro ximinez sherry. The sweeter side of the sherry's and my families favourite type

[@betsyspeer1509]

Wonderful evening and experience! Your descriptions make me feel like I was right there at your table! What a treat touring the kitchen! Bravo Dads!

[@HarrySkran]

Just booked my first V&A experience for the end of September, and this video made me want to go from the dining room menu to the V&A menu!! Such a fantastic review video. Without question the best around. Thank you for this, gents!

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks so much!! Hope you have a great time.

[@ebinsuncle]

What an amazing dining experience! 😍

[@wesballard7602]

WONDERFUL! Thank You Guys!

[@ktancrelle7312]

So exciting- you should be so proud that you got to tour the kitchen. Food looks wonderful!

[@ciarab3948]

Great video, lovely descriptions. Wow, everything looked amazing!

[@christine3507]

Fantastic video, as always. I love the new decor! Can't wait to try it. Everything looks and sounds so delicious. You guys do a great job describing it. SO cool you got to tour the kitchen. Thanks for taking us along on the whole adventure!

[@deniseblackburn33]

How exciting

[@disneyLani]

The kitchen tour was so cool!

[@nicb2073]

Looks awesome! Love that you got to tour the kitchen! How exciting!! Thanks for sharing!

[@matteldridge5934]

Well there goes my first 30 min of work! Great video guys, so happy to see y'all again!

[@TheMagicDads]

Lol. Thank you!!!

[@santobdis6137]

The GF is our home resort and we just got back last week just missing the opening. Thank you for sharing your experience. The harpist introduced very playful scores in the background. I thoroughly enjoyed your descriptions and how playful you two get when there are contradictions. The food and your reactions really highlighted V&A’s quality. Looks absolutely wonderful.

[@alandenniston8209]

Elegant dinning, looks like an amazing experience.

[@stacyscooby8488]

amazing thank you Magic Dad's It's beautiful

[@disneyLani]

This is my dream dinner🥺❤️

[@robynellen859]

So cool wow what an exciting experience

[@TheMagicDads]

It was amazing!!

[@ImCallingYouOUT1]

I enjoyed watching this while eating my $4.99 tv dinner. Your videos never disappoint.

[@disneytn4096]

Fabulous and exciting!!😉

[@mjmjmj50]

Just stunning , looks so delicious.

[@itslisawright]

So happy to see you two this morning. Great way to end the week.

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you!!

[@shandadiaz828]

Good morning y'all!! I seriously couldn't click on this video quick enough!!! Wonderful vlog🥰

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you!!

[@sueb9110]

What a wonderful vlog! ❤

[@SuiteNatured]

Great video guys. Fantastic to see V&A reopen and menus look amazing. Can’t wait to be back there trying it out as that pre meal cocktail list looked amazing as well. Linzi & Mark

[@melissam12]

I really enjoy this blog thank you so much Mike and Steve. We have experienced Victoria & Albert back in 2014 and now we are planning to go here on our next trip. I am so glad that you guys enjoyed it it all look amazing. I love all your vlogs thanks again.

[@tammystime3]

Wow such an elegant meal. Would love to try it all. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@marathongirllll]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks for watching!!

[@RayRay-jh1zl]

Excellent vlog! And so lucky you both got to tour the kitchen and meet the chef!!

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you! Yeah it was an amazing night for sure!

[@ilsehunt6338]

Omg I’m so so jealous x the food looked absolutely fabulous, omg The desserts looked on another level , and the coffee looked amazing !

[@TheMagicDads]

It was! Thanks for watching!!

[@keenanpryor4965]

I really enjoyed this vlog. Fun seeing the changes to the restaurant.

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@allison6954]

Oh how I’ve missed you guys! I loved the review of V&A! It is my goal one day to get here. I couldn’t help but laugh at the “clearance brie” joke 😉

[@OttawaLife21]

love your food reviews! looks divine!

[@shreksma215]

Thank you so much for this, it looks spectacular and a once in a lifetime experience. It's going to be my final Disney trip coming over from New Zealand in November, and I really hope to get a reservation to Victoria & Albert's as the ultimate farewell memory.

[@marthas.5092]

Really great

[@jaimeflowersashley9380]

My only experience at (the old) V & A’s was at the Chef’s table, and I learned SO MUCH about cooking just being in there. Mike, you would absolutely love it, the chefs answered all of my questions and were thrilled I was curious about technique.

[@TheMagicDads]

We got to do chefs table back in January of 2020, incredible experience!!

[@petermatthews8513]

Loved the vlog. Sadly, I lost my sense of taste and smell a few years after having my nose broken in a field hockey incident and I rely on memory to appreciate dishes and drinks but I would have been delighted to sample the menu as you did. Your vlogs are bitter sweet for me in this case

[@Mangomartinisful]

Thank you for this! Glad you have a lovely time. Do you know they have a vegetarian menu?

[@aussie-filo7249]

Such a lovely review! I'm very keen to try this restaurant!

[@stephaniesdiylifestyleshop919]

I live vicariously through the both of you. My fiance hates Disney. 😔

[@poweredbyamy]

Thank you so much for your review. It looks amazing. I had hope to get a reservation while staying at GF but we are leaving today and no luck. Lol. I also was keeping an eye out for you both. ☺️

[@brianroper3917]

What a wonderful experience! Everything looked incredible… obviously beautiful presentations. Oh, and would you like a little bread with your butter, Mike? Lol!!! Of course, calories don’t count on vacation. Great vlog.

[@pastoragonzalez1859]

Hi Guys, my husband and I just discovered you and I have to say we love you! Your videos are not only informative but witty and honest. We’re slowly watching all the videos from your beginnings. Just finished your Thanksgiving video and wow that turkey was impressive! Little Caleb is adorable 🥰. Looking forward to much more. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you so much!! So glad you found us!!

[@that-avr-drummer]

We'll be checking in to the GF in about 2 weeks.....can't wait!! 9N 10D

[@TheMagicDads]

Woo hoo, have the best time!!!

[@Nikybeez]

I really enjoyed how you both described the food and drink in good detail. I love to listen to people talk about food when it's obvious they love to eat, talking about it as an experience and not just dinner. I feel full just watching this! But, I'm still interested to know what those last desserts tasted like, especially the edible wrapped candy. 😁

[@woooooooo9061]

It looks nice enough. But give me Homecomin over this all day long. Glad you guys enjoyed it though. I do enjoy fine dining, but it’s all a bit too stuffy for me.

[@debbiecosens1727]

I always love your in depth restaurant reviews. Your descriptions are so vivid that I feel I can taste the food. Their presentations were very lovely, a work of art. Mike, I would feel the same way if I would have gotten an invitation to tour the kitchen. Did you get the invitation to the pre grand opening because you have been long time customers?

[@TheObviouslyObvious]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for this video, this is the first of yours we have watched and we will definitely subscribe. You both explain everything so clearly and have such lovely voices. I do have a question! We are visiting in September and we are booked in as far as I know in the normal dining area, do you know if you have the option to select the gold menu normally In the main dining room? Or was this a one off because it was a preview? 😊 It will be my first ever trip and we're there for 18 days (from the UK), I am so excited!!

[@stmt1982]

In the past, they offered those enhancements like the Turbot and A-5 in the main dining room. Assuming they haven’t changed that then you should be able to add on those elements of the Gold menu

[@millie-moodles536]

Just for future reference, Pernod is pronounced as Perno - love you guys so much - great vlog as always

[@alyssanichols9465]

Love this and everything you guys produce here on youtube! Was the turbot still your favorite course after experiencing the others?

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you so much!! Yes, I think so, that turbot is out of this world!!!!

[@jacktruscott9537]

Not my cup of tea but as always, I really enjoyed the video .

[@lynnspin3987]

Thank you for the lovely review! 👏 Do you happen to know if the gold menu will be available in the main dining room all the time or was that just for the preview? We’re looking forward to our visit in September and will have to put this video on repeat until then.

[@susan_elizabeth]

The turbo is flaky? Me too, turbo, me too.

[@deniseblackburn33]

How you guys roll impressive

[@thebeautelife3471]

Any plans on going back soon?? Love your dining vlogs❤

[@onyxraven3455]

I want to try this restraunt, but i feel a bit awkward since every looks to be in their 30s and older I would be 25 when I go on my disneyworld trip. I would like to to do a fine dining experience where it is acquired to dress up. This video is very helpful.

[@kittymcmeowmeow1]

I think as long as you're willing to dress up, you'll fit in just fine. I'm 24 and while I haven't been in a restaurant as nice as Victoria and Albert's, I've been in some nice restaurants, and you just have to make sure you fit the dress code.

[@stmt1982]

We went for the first time when we were in our mid-twenties. You’ll do just fine with an adventurous approach

[@JeanniesDishes]

Great video! Quick question. If you had to pick 1 restaurant over another which would it be? Bull and Bear or V & A?

[@TheMagicDads]

Oh that is WAY too hard to choose. Both have amazing food but the experiences are very different! B&B is definitely a steakhouse, V&A is more epicurean French style of fine dining. Honestly can’t go wrong with either one!

[@Stevevq04175]

Any tips on securing a reservation at V&A?

[@itslisawright]

What wine was paired with the lamb?

[@adamnishi2019]

Hi mike and Steve

[@TheMagicDads]

Hi there!

[@adamnishi2019]

First time to this restaurant

[@bassist809]

I can’t bring myself to dine at V&A… too much money… I feel like I could get amazing food on property for much less money… that being said, how do you make a reservation for it?

[@LizaIsntCool]

Was the harpist playing glimpse of us?😭😭

[@Rflowers89]

I haven’t seen any reservations yet available for this! Can you please give me tips on reservations?! Today was the first day for some December reservations and this restaurant is not available on app

[@allireynolds1430]

P.S. can you still customize your menu at V&As? I can't do fish.

[@TheMagicDads]

For sure! V&A is very accommodating.

[@klaura30]

This is a great review. I just booked it, and it said $60 per person but I know that’s not correct. How does the pricing go? It appears as though you had some options on the menu you picked and they had different price levels.

[@tjhedick4581]

Gentlemen… I need to know… Bull & Bear or Vic and Albert’s?

[@imbowser]

holy balls

[@metalmilitia89]

Recurrent visits to V&A? How?

[@TequilaMockingBird91]

Is there any entertainment to last the 4 hours or is it just the harp playing?

[@hawaii197]

Who cares over priced snobatourium