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The Complete List of Character Meals at Disney World

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Character Meals at Disney World

I am often asked by my guests what are their options for character dining experiences at Disney World so I have compiled a list of the character meals at Disney World. Please keep in mind that many of these locations are very popular with guests and all accept advanced dining reservations up to 180 days in arrival.

Character Meals in the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Epcot

  • You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Belle, Cinderella, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White
  • They serve an American breakfast and Norwegian inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom

  • You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, and Jasmine.
  • They serve a royal feast with American favorites.

The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom

  • You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet.
  • They serve a bountiful buffet full of American favorites

Garden Grill Restaurant at Epcot

  • You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale.
  • They serve a family style feast full of farm fresh picks.

Hollywood & Vine at Hollywood Studios

  • You can enjoy breakfast with Disney Junior friends- Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy, and Roadster Racer Goofy
  • You can enjoy lunch and dinner with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy in seasonal attire
  • They serve a variety of seasonal American dishes.
  • You can book a Fantasmic! Dining Package to enjoy a reserved viewing area for that evening’s show.

Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with Donald, Mickey, Goofy, and Daisy in their safari gear.
  • They serve an African inspired buffet.
  • You can even book a Rivers of Light Dining Package to enjoy a reserved viewing area of that evening’s show.

Character Meals in the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

  • You can enjoy breakfast with Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger
  • You can enjoy dinner with Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella
  • They serve a wide variety of cuisine from “kingdoms” all over the world.

Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

  • You can enjoy breakfast with Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy
  • They serve a full buffet including Mickey waffles, scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, sausage, oatmeal and more.

Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

  • You can enjoy breakfast, brunch or dinner with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto.
  • They serve a full buffet of contemporary American cuisine.

‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • You can enjoy breakfast with Mickey, Pluto, Lilo, and Stitch.
  • They serve an American breakfast influenced by Polynesian flavors, right to your table.

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

  • You can enjoy dinner with Snow White, Grumpy, Dopey, and the Evil Queen.
  • They serve a choice of individual plated entrées and shared starters and desserts.

Topolino’s Terrace- Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort

  • You can enjoy breakfast with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy.
  • They serve fresh pastries with your choice of entree.

Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

  • You can enjoy breakfast with Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel, and Flynn Ryder.
  • They serve seasonal fruit, freshly baked pastries, and a plated breakfast entree.
Character Meals at Disney World

All of these locations (currently) participate in the Disney Dining Plan, Disney Dining Plan Plus, or Deluxe Dining Plan, but may require more than one credit or be removed altogether. Please check with Disney or your travel agent for the most up to date information. Characters are also subject to change.

What are your favorite character meals at Disney World?

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Top 5 Best Character Dining Experiences at Disney World

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There are so many great places to eat at Disney World! Whether you are a picky eater or a foodie aficionado, you will love most of the restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort. Character dining is a great option for families with kids who want to see the characters without having to use a FastPass or wait in long lines in the theme parks.

Here are the five best character dining experiences at Disney World:

  1. Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort: We love just about everything about Chef Mickey’s! Chef Mickey’s has a HUGE buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with such a variety that everyone in the family is sure to leave stuffed! Plus, you get to eat with all of the fab five classic Disney characters- Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. This is also a great place to celebrate a birthday or special occasion!
  2. Garden Grill at Epcot: Situated in the Land pavilion in Future World, Garden Grill offers a relatively intimate character dining experience. With a smaller restaurant, characters tend to spend more time with families here and even make it back around to your table more than once. We also love the all you can eat meals served family style right to your table. With gooey cinnamon rolls for breakfast or a platter of meats for lunch and dinner, everyone in the family is sure to find something they love!
  3. 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: This is a great meal for the whole family, but especially little princesses. You can choose from breakfast with Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, Mary Poppins, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger or dinner with Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella. The stepsisters are so funny and offer some really fun and funny interactions. (Tip: Be sure to try the strawberry soup!)
  4. Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: You can enjoy an expansive breakfast, lunch, or dinner buffet with Donald, Daisy, Mickey, and Goofy in their safari gear. Although breakfast is your standard fare, lunch and dinner offer some more unique, African-inspired options. (Tip: Book a late breakfast so you can try a bit from both the breakfast and lunch menu)
  5. Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine is one of the best meals for toddlers and preschoolers because you get to eat with the Disney Junior characters! This upbeat and exciting meal plays some of your little ones’ favorite Disney Junior songs while they meet Sofa the First, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Roadster Racer Goofy.

What has your best character dining experience been?