 | | Right in the heart of Disney Village is an enchanted Bavarian castle where you can enjoy a traditional German dish in cosy and detailed surroundings. On your entrance and exit, you can also pick up some great Bavarian and castle-themed souvenirs, and on sunny days you can enjoy a drink in the outdoor terrace area. | This is King Ludwig’s Castle, the newest restaurant experience in Disney Village. | |  | English Version King Ludwig�s Castle Deep in the heart of Disney� Village lies an enchanted castle where Bavarian cuisine is served within a fairytale background of splendour and delight. �Willkommen� to King Ludwig�s Castle! You�ll live the story that inspired Sleeping Beauty Castle and indulge in a selection of taste sensations fit for a King. As a member of the royal court you�ll dine in 19th century romantic splendour surrounded by ornate carvings, wood panels and colourful flags heralding a mouth watering feast to come. Here�s one of the King�s men – with a message in hand! �Gastronomic treats ahead.� First stop Munich: Oktoberfest Style Pretzels with Sweet Mustard anyone? Further east on the menu, a choice of Wiener Schnitzel or Braised Mushrooms with Sp�tzl�s in cream sauce. Completed with beer from the Royal Kaltenberg Brewery. Then for dessert, Your Majesty has whipped up a sweet surprise – a happy ending to a magnificent meal. From sizzling starters to �mmm� main courses, it�s a royal feast all year round at King Ludwig�s Castle! | More languages: | | French | German | Dutch | Danish | Spanish | Italian | Norwegian | |  | King Ludwig’s Castle was open to guests from late May 2003, but had it’s official inauguration in early June 2003. The building was previously the “Rock N Roll America Caf�”, and King Ludwig’s Castle clearly defined the “World Showcase” theme Disney Village was adopting, instead of the former American theme. | October 2002 King Ludwig’s Castle, a new Bavarian themed restaurant in Disney Village, was announced to replace Rock N Roll America. The restaurant will be sponsored by the Kaltenberg brewery which produces King Ludwig Beer and operated by Groupe Flo, which already operates Caf� Mickey, the Steakhouse, Rainforest Caf�, Annette’s Diner and New York Style Sandwiches. | December 2002 Rock N Roll America caf� and shop close, construction walls with concept art and logos put up. | January 2003 Rock N Roll America caf� and shop now completely gutted. | March 2003 Framework for new hexagonal extension for main tower of castle constructed. | April 2003 Extension finished, early exterior details added. | May 2003 Exterior turrets added. Scaffolding taken down. Final paint colour applied. Main exterior paintwork finished. Some construction walls taken down. Doors added. All details added, inside & out. Main construction work finished. | June 2003 King Ludwig’s Castle officially opens. Final artwork logos/designs and more details added to exterior. | |  | |  | moreinfo | morephotos | | www.dlpfoodguide.com This excellent DLRP restaurants guide gives you all the info you need about King Ludwig’s Castle, including the full menu and guest reviews. | http://joel.serre.online.fr/ Joel’s great weekly DLRP photo newsletters provide a timeline of King Ludwig’s Castle construction. (Look from Jan. 11th to Aug. 24th). | | |