Cupcakes from Big Top Souvenirs located in the Magic Kingdom in...

Cupcakes from Big Top Souvenirs located in the Magic Kingdom in New Fantasyland.

Character waffles from Landscape of Flavors located in the Art...

Character waffles from Landscape of Flavors located in the Art of Animation resort.

Scone and strawberry jam tart available during Afternoon Tea in...

Scone and strawberry jam tart available during Afternoon Tea in the Garden View Lounge at the Grand Floridian.

Fish & Chips from Yorkshire County Fish Shop located in the...

Fish & Chips from Yorkshire County Fish Shop located in the UK pavilion in Epcot.

Croissant donut (cronut) & hot chocolate from the...

Croissant donut (cronut) & hot chocolate from the Refreshment Port located in Epcot.

Candy selection from The Tea Caddy located in the UK pavilion in...

Candy selection from The Tea Caddy located in the UK pavilion in Epcot.

Frankfurter and Sauerkraut with Schöfferhofer Grapefruit beer...

Frankfurter and Sauerkraut with Schöfferhofer Grapefruit beer from Sommerfest located in the Germany pavilion in Epcot.

Pork egg rolls from Yak & Yeti located in the Animal...

Pork egg rolls from Yak & Yeti located in the Animal Kingdom.

Sticky wings from Kona Cafe located in the Polynesian Resort.

Sticky wings from Kona Cafe located in the Polynesian Resort.

All-American Sundae from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor located in the...

All-American Sundae from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor located in the Magic Kingdom.

Assorted chocolates from the Grand Floridian.

Assorted chocolates from the Grand Floridian.

Pumpkin cupcake from Pizza Planet located in Disney’s...

Pumpkin cupcake from Pizza Planet located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Candy selection at Goofys Candy Co. located in Downtown Disney...

Candy selection at Goofys Candy Co. located in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World.

Vanilla cupcake & fruit tart from Sugarloaf Key, club level...

Vanilla cupcake & fruit tart from Sugarloaf Key, club level at the Grand Floridian.

Minnie Mouse & Mickey Mouse rice krispie treats from Goofy...

Minnie Mouse & Mickey Mouse rice krispie treats from Goofy Candy Co. located in Downtown Disney.

Sundae Sampler: Caramel Corn, Coke Float, and Strawberry and...

Sundae Sampler: Caramel Corn, Coke Float, and Strawberry and Basil from California Grill located in the Contemporary Resort.

Dinner at Trail's End Buffet at Walt Disney World

By: Nick, co-writer of the Disney Musings Blog

One of my favorite buffets in Walt Disney World doesn't have any characters. But I feel this entire area has plenty of character.

Fort Wilderness is a great destination in and of itself, as is Trail's End.
Located next to the Hoop De Doo Musical Revue at Pioneer Hall, the food at the Revue actually uses the same kitchen.

As you'd expect, the interior is rustic, and has a different feel to it than other restaurants. You feel like you are in the mountains perhaps, having a meal in a cabin.

 

But enough of the atmosphere, you're here for the food!

The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet includes:

Soup of the day. I'm not a soup guy, but friends that are love the soup here.
Chili. Pretty good.
Salad Bar

Peel-and-eat shrimp
Smoked Pork Ribs. Very good.
Fresh Catch of the day. On my last visit, the salmon was excellent!
Fried Chicken. My favorite fried chicken. Anywhere. Really, I dream about it!

Selection of Vegetables

Hand-Carved Roasted Meats, very tasty.

Housemade Fruit Cobbler, ice cream, cookies, etc., all delicious.

So if you want some of the great Hoop Dee Doo food, without the show, stop by Trail's End!

Portions of this article were originally posted on the Tips From the Disney Diva Blog, where Nick is a contributing writer.

Grand Marnier Slush from Les Vins des Chefs de France located in...

Grand Marnier Slush from Les Vins des Chefs de France located in the France Pavilion in Epcot.