Many of us grew up with Disney cartoons. Some of us even had childhood dreams of visiting a Disneyland theme park one day. (I finally did that in 2007!) for me personally, this fondness for Disney characters continued even through adulthood.
So when I checked out the newly revamped Anchorpoint shopping mall, I was ecstatic to find Disney Naturally, a Disney-themed restaurant. And what a rare find it was! According to the staff, this is the first Disney-themed eatery outside of Disneyland! Given how commercially successful Disney is, that is certainly a surprise.
Of course, everything here is decked out in the full flavours of Disney. Life-sized statues of Mickey, Donald and Goofy greet visitors at the entrance of this 1,400 square foot restaurant. Don’t forget to wash your hands at the giant Mickey’s hand wash basin before dining!
All the chairs here are baby blue and shaped like Mickey’s head. Cute! And the Mickey-shaped things here are not limited to just the chairs.
S$15.90+
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The pizzas are Mickey-shaped too! 6 different kinds of pizza dominate the rather small menu. I can’t resist listing down their names so here they are:
– Mickey’s Classic
– Daisy’s Garden
– Donald’s Legend
– Minnie’s Secret
– Pete’s Pan
– Pino’s Fancy
We share a Minnie’s Secret which was just about right for two not-so-hungry people. It comes with toppings of cajun chicken, tomato and mushroom. While the taste isn’t exactly that memorable, what is unique about it (other than its distinctive shape) is that spinach bits have been sneakily hidden in its crust! It’s a healthful treat especially suitable for people that dislike vegetables. In fact, I didn’t even realise there was spinach until I read the menu more carefully!
Despite the small menu, it is certainly packed with healthful goodness! Colourful little square booklets at every table serve to inform diners about the nutritional value of all menu items.
S$5.50 each+
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For drinks, options include the usual juices and cuppas, as well as icy fruit blends. I think most people would go for the fruit blends which, again, sport very colourful names:
– Goofy’s Favorite
– Winnie’s Rainforest
– Prince Charming’s Kiss
– Mermaid’s Whisper
– Fairy Godmother’s Magic
– Pluto’s Pick
Goofy’s Favorite is a red-coloured blend of apple, orange, blueberry and cranberry that tastes very refreshing. Prince Charming’s Kiss, a sweet pink-coloured blend of strawberry and mango fails to charm. There’s just too much of the chunky ice shavings!
That said, these fruit blends have no sugar added, and stands true to Disney Naturally’s philosophy of promoting healthy eating.
Fun activity: Try making a guy order the Prince Charming’s Kiss. Sure, the drink itself isn’t impressive, but the ordering process would be so worth it!
While enjoying a cute Disney-themed meal, you can also watch movies at the same time! Popular titles include Finding Nemo and even the more recent Ratatouille.
The movie schedule is displayed at the storefront. I think it changes weekly so be sure to call them up and find out what movie is playing before heading down!
To keep children busy while waiting for their food, game sheets are available at every table that allow them to engage in some fun activities such as crossword puzzles and quizzes. There are also Mickey-shaped computer terminals for children to surf the Disney website and play Disney games.
One thing to note: if you are going there with your children, you may be forced to buy a pre-paid card at one counter, top it up with cash on top of a $2 deposit, then proceed to order and pay for your food at another counter. At the end of the visit, you can choose to keep the card for the next visit, or get your refund back at the first counter.
It’s all quite a hassle and the purpose is to educate kids on @#$!&#!. I don’t quite remember; the guy lost me at the $2 deposit. In the end, we found out that since we didn’t go there with kids, we could do away with all the hassle and just pay with good ol’ cash.
Little hassles aside, this is a fun place to visit for everyone, and not just families with children. It provides a nice little Disney experience outside of Disneyland. Perhaps, having Disney characters walking around the restaurant or sitting down with diners would make it even more memorable!
Anchorpoint
370 Alexandra Road
#01-05/06 Singapore 159953
Tel: +65 6479 2823
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Feb 5, 2008
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That is sooo way cute! I’m gonna force my teddybear to bring me there! Haha.
Oh yes, welcome back veron, though I seldom comment, I always visit. Hope you’re feeling better.
Feb 5, 2008
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Thanks Princessa. I have something fun for you to do. Try making him order a “Prince Charming’s Kiss” for you. I think it would be fun watching him squirm while he’s doing it hehe :P
Feb 9, 2008
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OMG WOW! Looks so nice, everything is just so…Disney LOL. That Mickey Mouse shaped pizza looks yummy
Mar 21, 2008
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Thank you so much for this recommendation! I am a huge fan of disney and i would have rushed down to Anchorpoint the moment i saw this post of yours if i’m not already located in Melbourne right now.
I’ll definitely be visiting this place in June when i’m back in singapore during my winter break! (:
Mar 25, 2008
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Good to hear that you are excited! One thing that I must add, though, is that this place is not very big, perhaps just the size of your typical McDonald’s restaurant. So if you go there expecting a grand Disney experience, you may be disappointed.
Having said that, it’s definitely a unique restaurant that’s worth hanging out at, especially for Disney fans!
Apr 12, 2008
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hey there.. i was juz wondering.. is it a halal restaurant..? i was thinking to organise a bdae party for my 1yr old nephew over there… so.. i need to find out if its a certified halal restaurant… thanks yeah.. :)
Apr 17, 2008
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I have checked. Yes, it is certified Halal! I think your nephew and his friends would love it!
May 9, 2008
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Hmm..juz checking,which website did u search to find out the autencity of the Halal certification?coz i couldnt find it at the Muis website..hehehehe (:
May 13, 2008
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thanks for sharing!
it is definately cute!
May 14, 2008
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I have verified this with Disney Naturally, who confirmed that they are certified Halal. Perhaps the restaurant is a new one, and that’s why it hasn’t been added to the MUIS halal directory?
May 17, 2008
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wow! I’m so going to get my good pals to to host my bday celebration here…if we got the moo-lah…gonna be tonnes of fun (i hope)…all of us are disney fans…
May 17, 2008
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hei, thanks for all the info. Cant wait to celebrate my daughter’s bday in June.
May 21, 2008
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wow ! my b.Fren wanna surprise me on my 24th to here! but too bad, i had a appt already.. but will definately drop by these days! i m a huge disney fan! btw is disney princesses there??? aww.. thankie you for owning suchca nice shop!! see ya
May 21, 2008
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oh my god!!! it’s so damn Qoo…. hahaha…
my kids will definitely LUVING it..
ohhhhhhhh… cant wait to bring them down..!!!
Jul 2, 2008
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wow… even i’m 29 still luv everything bout disney ^^
my fave char actually is Eeyore from Winnie The Pooh gank… I REALLY HAVE TO GO THERE on my visiting to s’pore this august… thanks a lot for the review ^^
Aug 11, 2008
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Hi, i am planning my son’s 2nd bday (19 Sept), i looking at options to celebrate the occassion with my family (estimate about 10 to 15 pax). Will Disney be appropriatte, what are some of the highlight i can look out for at the restaurant. I hope u can reply to me personally to my email. Thank you.
Aug 4, 2009
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Hello Veron,
Is ‘Disney Naturally Rest.’ closed for good? I thought of celebrating my son’s 6th birthday next month.
Do let me know.
Thank you. Have a great week ahead!!
CJ
Aug 4, 2009
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I think it is closed for good. During the few times that I visited Anchorpoint in recent months, I noticed that someone else has taken over the space. Sorry.
Aug 15, 2009
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Thanks Veron. Wished they were still open. If there’s a relocation, do let us know. I wanted to suprise my son whose birthday is on 20 Sep by taking him to this restaurant, but I should say it’s bad timing…
Thanks anyway.
Aug 4, 2009
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yeah..we went there late jul for my son’s birthday, and cant find the restaurant.In fact their line was engaged too. :-(
Aug 14, 2009
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Hi There,was wondering if u have ani idea where is the Disney rest new locatn is? This is because, me & my 3 other gerlfrens are meeting up for dinner & 1 has a baby boy..so i was planning to go to this place, as its a unique place & interesting for us plus we hav a Baby too!!
if not, have u got ani idea for me where else can we go to a kids restaurant??hit me back ya!! thanks!
Jul 15, 2011
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how i wish there is a vegeterian one hehe:) I thought there is at the anchorpoint but when i went there , someone said that it was closed….So sad….:(