Character Dining at Walt Disney World
Experience the magic of Disney through Character Dining. Enjoy a delightful meal while your favorite Disney characters stroll around, signing autographs and taking photos with kids. Don't stress about the cost as most dining experiences accept the Disney dining plan, with meals ranging from $35 per person and up.
Make your reservations 60 days in advance (pre-COVID was 180 days) to ensure you get the meal you want. Even if you don't get your desired reservation, keep checking the app because open reservations do become available. If you really have a dining experience you want, make sure to sign up for dining alerts! Check out our blog post on how to get the reservation you want!
My podcast will help you make the most informed decisions on dining for your family. Check out our list of all character dining at WDW parks, hotels, and good neighbor hotels. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the wonder of Disney through Character Dining.
My main tip is to book a Disney meal when it's most beneficial for your family. Breakfast and lunch are great times if you have little ones with you, as they won't be too tired from the day and can use the meal as a nice break. Dinner is also a great option, but be careful not to book it too late, as your little ones may be asleep. However, if this happens and they don't eat, Disney will refund you if it was a pre-paid experience.
Magic Kingdom
Cinderella's Royal Table - Fantasyland - Cinderella and rotating princess.
Be Our Guest - Fantasyland - Beast only.
Crystal Palace (American Cuisine) - Main Street U.S.A - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Pooh and Friends)
Epcot
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (American, Norwegian Cuisine) - Norway - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, Ariel)
Garden Grill Restaurant (American Cuisine Buffett) - Future World - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Chip and Dale and rotating characters.)
Animal Kingdom
Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night (African inspired Cuisine) - The Lion King and a salute to the "Big 5" Animals (leopards, Cape buffalo, African elephants, rhinoceroses, and the Lion.) Multiple stops along the way! **HAS NOT RETURNED
Tusker House Restaurant - (African, American Cuisine) - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Donald Duck and friends.
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood and Vine (American Buffet/Family Cuisine) :
Disney Play 'n Dine (Breakfast) - Disney Junior Friends!
Minnie’s Seasonal Dining - Minnie changes her outfits during each season. January 4 - Feb. 28 - Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine, March 1 - May 30 Minnie’s Springtime Dine, May 31 - until Minnie’s Summertime Dine, Minnie’s Halloween Dine, Minnie’s Holiday Dine.
Character Meals at Resorts
1900 Park Fare (American Cuisine)- NEWLY ANNOUNCED!!! There have been major changes made to 1900 Park fair, and it will be reopening as Wish Makers Enchanted Dining!!
I will he heading to Walt Disney World end of April to rate this dining expereince.
Characters that will be present:
Aladdin
Cinderella
Mirabel
Princess Tiana
THIS EXPEREINCE WILL NOT BE RETURNING AND HAS BEEN RETHEMED.
Disney's Grand Floridan Resort & Spa (MK) - Supercalifragilistic Breakfast Buffett: Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Winnie the Pooh. **HAS NOT RETURNED
Wonderland Tea Party: An event just for the kids!!! Disney dining not accepted and for kids 4 to 12 years old! **HAS NOT RETURNED
Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner Buffet: Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Drizella and Anastasia **HAS NOT RETURNED
Perfectly Princess Tea (Tea Lunch) - Disney's Grand Floridan Resort & Spa (MK) - Located in the Garden Tea Room with Rose Petal and Princess Aurora. **RUMOR NOT COMING BACK
Cape May Cafe (American, Seafood Cuisine) -Disney's Beach Club Resort (Epcot)- Breakfast (Minnie and friends - characters rotate)
Chef Mickey's (American Cuisine) - Disney's Contemporary Resort (MK) - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, Goofy
Goofy & Pals Character Breakfast - Ravello's at Good Neighbor Hotel Four Seasons Resort and Spa - Thursdays and Saturday only.
'Ohana Breakfast (American, Polynesian Cuisine) - Disney's Polynesian Villa Resort(MK) - Breakfast - Lilo and Stitch and friends. *
Storybook Dining at Artist Point (American Cuisine) - Disney's Wilderness Lodge (MK) - Dinner - The Evil Queen, Snow White, Grumpy, and Dopey.
Topolino's Terrace (French, Italian Cuisine) - Disney's Rivera Resort - Breakfast - Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald.
Trattoria al Forno (Italian Cuisine) - Disney Boardwalk Resort (Epcot) - Breakfast - Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. **NO CHARACTERS HAVE RETURNED
