Disney World Character Dining Experience

A trip to Disney World without at least one character Dining experience is much like going to a wedding and never seeing the bride. In other words, character dining is a must for the ultimate Disney World Experience. Throughout the parks the characters come alive in the enchanting dining opportunities. Due to their popularity and limited seating you should plan ahead and make reservations a few months before your planned trip.

The character meals are usually all you can eat dining offers by the following styles:

• Buffet
• Family style
• Plate served

You will enjoy eating the delicious food while visiting with the Disney characters right at your tableside. The characters will have personal conversations to the delight of the little ones with both adults and children. Great photo and autograph opportunities are provided so make sure your kids have autograph pens and books ready at the table. Special Disney World and Character autograph books are available throughout the parks. These make for a memorable souvenir.

Yes, it is true the character dining experience can be more costly than other dining options. But you should remember you are purchasing an experience not just a meal.

The children will see the characters visiting other tables and naturally want to run to them so say hi or hug them. Prepare them to sit and eat at their own table the characters will arrive shortly for their own personal visit.

Character dining at Disney World includes:

1900 Park Fare – This restaurant offers two different character buffet style dining options. Mary Poppins host the Supercalifragilistic breakfast along with Alice from Wonderland and Mad Hatter and friends. Cinderella host Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner along with Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Drisella, and Anastasia.

Cape May Café at the Beach Club – Enjoy the Beach Club Buffet Character Breakfast with various character visits by Goofy, Donald, Minnie and others.

Chef Mickey’s Buffet – Located in the Contemporary Resort on the fourth floor is a Fun Time Buffet. You will join in with the clapping, singing, and napkin twirling of this highly popular character dining experience. Hosted by Mickey and Friends you will enjoy visits at your table from Goofy, Donald, Pluto, and Minnie as they join Mickey and you for a great dining experience.

Cinderella’s Royal Table – Cinderella’s Royal Table invites you to join royalty for dinner. Along with dinner and visits by Cinderella and her princess friends you will also receive a souvenir picture in the lobby of your party.

Crystal Palace – Winnie the Pooh, Eyore, piglet and Tigger wait to greet you at your table for this fabulous character dining experience.

Donald’s Safari Breakfast – Donald and friends will visit during your buffet breakfast at Tusker House restaurant located in Animal Kingdom.

Garden Grove – Characters join for dinner at night and breakfast on the weekends.

Hollywood and Vine -  Jo Jo’s Circus and Little Einstein’s characters visit during breakfast and lunch.

Mickey’s Backyard BBQ – Outdoor dining at Disney’s Fort Wilderness weather permitting from March to December with character appearances, line dancing, and live country music.

Ohana’s Best Friends breakfast – You can join Lilo, Stitch, Pluto and Mickey at the Polynesian resort for all you can eat breakfast served family style.

Perfectly Princess Tea Party – Tea for two hosted by Rose Petal joined by Sleeping Beauty and Princess Aurora waits you complete with a Disney Princess parade, songs, and stories. Kids age 3-11 will receive a collection of souvenirs including a Disney Girl doll, princess bracelet, scrapbook page, glittering tiara, and certificate for Best Friend.

Princess Storybook Dining – Dining is available with Disney Princesses and friends.

Tusker House Restaurant – Character visits with Donald’s Safari Breakfast.

Wonderland Tea Party – This is another tea party with stories, a small lunch and personal interaction with characters such as Mad Hatter, Alice and other characters. Attendance limited to 25 children to allow for the ultimate personal entertainment.