He's Everyone's Favorite Guy....Gaston! (A Look at Gaston's Tavern)

And yes, he uses antlers in all of his decorating.

On our most recent Walt Disney World vacation, the Growing Up Disney family, or most of it, attended the Annual Passholder Preview of New Fantasyland.  It was a treat to see the attractions early and with so little crowd.  My husband, Tink, Ridge, and myself went back for more fun during a dress rehearsal the following day.  This is a collection of photos of Gaston's Tavern from the many cameras we haul around on vacation.

Took this during the AP preview.  Knew I'd never see it so open again.

Nicely done exterior courtyard of Gaston's Tavern

Sure to be a popular photo spot

I didn't realize he was a fan.

And if you line up the shot just right....

What a generous gift!

Chris says I totally walked past Gaston without seeing him but you might catch him outside the tavern.  Be more observant than me and say hello.

And on to the food.  Chris tried the pork shank and said it was delicious.  I am the proud owner of one of each of the souvenir cups.  Pricey but cute.  Wish they were dishwasher safe.

The rest of the offerings.  The LeFou's Brew is VERY sweet. I'd  suggest the hummus and pita chips to balance it.  Overall a good selection of quick pick-me-ups and treats.  We also grabbed some ice cream from the cart right outside and brought it in for the girls.

Tink liked the LeFou's Brew, basically fancy frozen apple juice.

A closer look at the souvenir mugs. 

Antlers being used in the smaller seating area.  Occupancy 24 according to the sign on the wall.  The seating in here is just long tables and short stools.

There are darts all over the place.  LeFou must be really bad at this game.  The fact that it's way too high on the wall for him couldn't help.

This is the larger of the two seating areas.  This one holds 50-60 people.

Gaston's huge and hairy chair

A painting about as big as Gaston's ego

The artificial fireplace was a nice touch.

Loved the antler chandelier.

Looked hidden Mickey-ish to me.

Gaston's chair scared the fool out of my girls.  We tried taking pictures of Tink and a friend the next day and she still would only stand beside the chair.  The other preschooler didn't mind the chair at all.

DisneyDad enjoying Gaston's chair.