KennythePirate’s Complete Guide to Disney World Character Dining

The following is a list of Character Meals/Experiences that are offered throughout Walt Disney World.  Click on a link below to get more information, menus and photos from each meal.

Updated 4/4/2017

Animal Kingdom

Tusker House

• Donald’s Safari Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Characters:  Daisy, Donald, Goofy, Mickey
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Africa, Tusker House
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $32.00; Child (3-9) $20.00
Lunch: Adults $41.00; Child (3-9) $25.00
Dinner: Adults $45.00; Child (3-9) $27.00
Tax included
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Highly Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  8:00-10:55am
Lunch:  11:00am-3:30pm
Dinner:  4:00pm-6:30pm (depends upon park closing)
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Discounts:  Tables in Wonderland 20%
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PROS:
Meet some of your favorite characters in unique costumes
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before park opening or nice character lunch or dinner
CONS:
If you book after 9am, it affects your prime touring time.

Epcot

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Norway Pavilion

• Princess Storybook Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Characters that might appear:  Belle (Greeter), Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Snow White or Mary Poppins
Food/Dining Type:  American & Norwegian
Location:  Epcot – Norway Pavillion
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Adults $48.00; Child (3-9) $29
Lunch:  Adults $49.00; Child (3-9) $30.00
Dinner:  Adults $58.00; Child (3-9) $34.00
Tax included
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Highly Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  8:00am-11:10am
Lunch:  11:55am – 3:30pm
Dinner:  4:55pm-8:35pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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Photo opportunity:  Meet Belle in her gold dress.  Free photo download is attached to your Photopass/Memory Maker
PROS:
Meet many of your favorite Disney Princesses with NO waiting!
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before the park opens
Least expensive Princess meal on property and takes 1 dining credit!
CONS:
Early meals can affect your best park touring time.
Hard to get a reservation.
Some boys may feel uncomfortable.
Norweigan food may not appeal to all guests for lunch and dinner
Breakfast is the most difficult meal to book

Garden Grill – Land Pavilion

• Chip n Dale’s Harvest Feast – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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  Characters:  Mickey, Chip n Dale, Pluto
  Food/Dining Type:  American
  Location:  Garden Grill, Land, Epcot
  Type of service:  Family style table service
  Price:
  Breakfast:  Adults $32.00; Child (3-9) $19.00
  Lunch:  Adults $37.00; Child (3-9) $21.00
  Dinner:  Adults $45.00; Child (3-9) $27.00
  Tax included
  Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
  Reservations:  Highly Suggested
  Hours:
  Breakfast:  8:00am-10:30am
  Lunch:  11:30am-3:00pm
  Dinner: 4:00pm-8:30pm
  Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
  Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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  PROS:
  Pre-park opening breakfast gets you to Soarin’ quickly
  Chip n Dale are 2 of the best character interactions
  A late lunch or dinner is great in a touring plan
  Great classic American food with free refills!
  CONS:
  Early meals can affect your best park touring time.
  Restaurant rotates slowly, some guests may feel a little disoriented

Hollywood Studios

Hollywood & Vine

• Disney Jr Play and Dine – Breakfast & Lunch

Characters:
Lunch – Doc McStuffins, Handy Manny, Jake, Sofia the First
Dinner – Minnie, Mickey, Daisy, Donald, Goofy
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Hollywood & Vine, Hollywood Studos
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $32.00; Child (3-9) $19.00
Lunch:  Adults $41.00; Child (3-9) $25.00
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  8:00am-10:20am
Lunch:  11:40am-2:25pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
Annual Passholder Discount:  10%
Disney Vacation Club Discount:  10%
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PROS:
You can only meet Handy Manny in this location.
Meet 4 Disney Jr characters with no waiting
Great food variety for breakfast
CONS:
Restaurant always takes a long time to check in.

• Minnie and Friends Dinner

Characters:  Minnie, Mickey, Daisy, Donald, Goofy  (Costumes change seasonally)
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Hollywood & Vine, Hollywood Studos
Type of service:  Buffet
Price: Dinner:  Adults $47.00; Child (3-9) $28.00
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:  4:15pm-8:00pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
Annual Passholder Discount:  10%
Disney Vacation Club Discount:  10%
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PROS:
Nice way to meet the major Disney characters with no waiting in lines
Seasonal costume changes keep guests coming back for new photos
CONS:
Restaurant offers a variety of food, but ratings for some of it is so-so at best

Magic Kingdom

• Be Our Guest Restaurant – Dinner

Characters:  Beast
Food/Dining Type:  French Inspired
Location:  Beast Castle
Type of service:  A la Carte
Price:  Adults $18.49-33.49; Child (3-9) $8.99-10.99
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Required
Hours:  4:00pm-9:00pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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PROS:
Only way you can meet Beast!
Food is quite good
Special environment with 3 dining rooms
CONS:
Incredibly hard to get reservation!

Cinderella’s Royal Table – Magic Kingdom

• Cinderella’s Royal Table  – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Characters:  Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Snow White, Jasmine (rare), Rapunzel (occasional)
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Inside Cinderella Castle
Type of service:  Table service
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $61.00; Child (3-9) $36.00
Lunch:  Adults $68.00; Child (3-9) $41.00
Dinner:  Adults $76.00; Child (3-9) $45.00
Tax included
Gratuity included:  YES
Reservations:  Required 180 days in advance
Hours:
Breakfast:  8:05-10:40am
Lunch:  11:45am – 2:40pm
Dinner:  3:50pm – 9:40pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (2 Table Services per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount: 20% – not during busy seasons
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Complimentary Photopass or Memory Maker image download of a photo with Cinderella
Children’s Gifts:  Children (ages 3-9) receive gifts at the table.  Girls receive a princess wand and boys receive a sword.
PROS:
Great way to avoid waiting in long lines for Princesses
Food is quite good
Dining inside the castle is a special treat for young children
May be able to book pre-park opening breakfast
CONS:
Incredibly hard to get reservation!
Very expensive

Crystal Palace

• Winnie the Pooh and Friends – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Characters: Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger and Winnie the Pooh
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Main Street, Magic Kingdom
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $29.00; Child (3-9) $16.00
Lunch:   Adults $41.00; Child (3-9) $25.00
Dinner:   Adults $45.00; Child (3-9) $27.00
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  8:00am – 10:45am
Lunch:  11:30am – 2:05pm
Dinner:  3:15pm – 9:30pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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PROS:
Only place to be assured to meet Eeyore and Piglet
Great location for a pre-park opening breakfast
Great buffet
CONS:
Magic Kingdom may change park hours and your pre-opening breakfast turns into a rope drop breakfast

Beach Club Resort

• Cape May Cafe – Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast

Characters: Goofy, Minnie, Donald
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $26.62-30.88; Child (3-9) $114.84-17.03
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  7:30am – 11:00am
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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PROS:
Usually quiet character meal
Reservations are much easier to get here
Characters wear unique costumes
CONS:
Really messes up touring plans unless you get that 7:30am seating and walk to Epcot
Fewer characters here than any other meal

Boardwalk Resort

• Bon Voyage Adventurers Breakfast – Breakfast

Characters: Flynn Rider, Rapunzel, Prince Eric, Ariel
Food/Dining Type:  American / Italian inspired
Location:  Disney’s Boardwalk Resort
Type of service:  Plated
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $34; Child (3-9) $20
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Required
Hours:
Breakfast:  7:30am – 11:00am
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
Also offers DVC and Annual Passholder Discounts
Characters: Goofy, Minnie, Donald
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $26.62-30.88; Child (3-9) $114.84-17.03
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  7:30am – 11:00am
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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PROS:
Usually quiet character meal
Great character interaction
Fun activities
CONS:
4th most expensive meal
Transportation issues

Contemporary Resort

• Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet – Breakfast & Dinner

Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Contemporary Resort
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $36.01-42.46; Child (3-9) $19.10-23.29
Dinner:   Adults $45.53-52.05; Child (3-9) $25.23-29.55
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  7:00am – 11:20am
Dinner:  5:00pm – 9:30pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20% – not during busy seasons
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PROS:
7:00am breakfast gets you a head start toward the Magic Kingdom for park opening
Characters wear unique chef costumes
Great buffet
CONS:
Very noisy!
More expensive than most Fab 5 meals

• Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Characters:  Captain Hook, Mr. Smee & Peter Pan
Food/Dining Type:  American Snacks
Location:  Contemporary Resort
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Adults $69.00; Child (3-9) $41.00
Reservations:  Required in advance
Hours:
Depends upon fireworks showings
Disney Dining Plan:  NO
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  NO
PROS:
Only place to be assured to meet Captain Hook and Mr. Smee
Lots of silly fun
Generous amounts of snacks that you can take with you
Perfect view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks of the day with music
CONS:
Reservations can be difficult to find!
Expensive

Read my full review here

Fort Wilderness Resort

• Mickey’s Backyard BBQ Dinner Show

Characters:  Chip n Dale, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie (special characters for holidays)
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Fort Wilderness
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Adults $59.99; Child (3-9) $32.99
Gratuity included:  YES
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
6:30pm – 9:30pm select nights
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (2 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  NO
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PROS:
A great deal of fun and food is good
Characters wear unique western costumes
Dinner show is fun and kids can dance with the characters
Characters often appear before or after dinner for meet and greets
CONS:
Expensive

Grand Floridian Resort

• Supercalifragilistic Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare

Characters:  Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pooh, Tigger
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Grand Floridian
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $25.36-29.60; Child (3-9) $15.77-18.99
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  8:00am – 11:40am
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20% – not during busy seasons
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PROS:
Meet Mary Poppins, Alice and Pooh characters with no waiting
Nice traditional breakfast buffet
CONS:
Can affect early morning touring.  Choose a later morning time.

• Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner

Characters:  Cinderella, Prince Charming, Tremaine Family
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Grand Floridian
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
Dinner:   Adults $39.33-45.50; Child (3-9) $21.16-26.99
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
Dinner:  4:00pm – 8:50pm
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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PROS:
Only regular location to meet Prince Charming
Meet Cinderella and Tremaine Family with no waits
Buffet with a variety of foods
CONS:
Expensive

• My Disney Girl’s Perfectly Princess Tea Party

Characters:  Princess Aurora and Miss Rose Petal
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Grand Floridian, Garden View Tea Room
Type of service:  Sandwiches, Fruit, Cake
Price:
Dinner:   One adult and one child (3-9) $334.64.  Additional child $234.98.  Additional adult $98.66
Gratuity included:  YES
Reservations:  Required
Hours:
10:30am – Noon select dates
Disney Dining Plan:  NO
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  NO
PROS:
Meet Aurora and enjoy a pleasant tea party
Get your own special doll
CONS:
Crazy expensive!

Read my friend Melissa’s review here

• Wonderland Tea Party

Characters:  Alice & Mad Hatter
Food/Dining Type:  American
Location:  Main Street, Magic Kingdom
Type of service:  Buffet
Price:
$42.60  Only potty trained children 4-10 may attend
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Suggested
Hours:
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Disney Dining Plan:  NO
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  NO
PROS:
Easy way to meet Alice and Mad Hatter
CONS:
Adults are not allowed to attend

Polynesian Resort

• Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch at ‘Ohana

Characters: Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, Pluto
Food/Dining Type:  American / Hawaiian
Location:  Polynesian, ‘Ohana
Type of service:  Family sLilo, Style service
Price:
Breakfast:  Adults $28.36-33.62; Child (3-9) $16.77-21.90
Gratuity included:  NO.  Groups of 6 or more 18% required tip.
Reservations:  Highly Suggested
Hours:
Breakfast:  7:30am – 11:00am
Disney Dining Plan:  YES (1 Table Service per person)
Tables in Wonderland Discount:  20%
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PROS:
Only place to be assured to meet Lilo and Stitch
Lots of fun
Great food
CONS:
Early breakfast seating may affect your early park touring.

Buena Vista Palace – Downtown Disney

• Sunday Breakfast – Goofy, Minnie, Pluto

Four Seasons – Four Seasons Hotel

• Breakfast – Goofy, Mickey, Minnie

Garden Grove – Swan & Dolphin

• Dinner – Pluto, Goofy
• Saturday Breakfast – Goofy, Pluto
• Sunday Breakfast – Chip n Dale, Goofy, Pluto

Hilton – Downtown Disney

• Sunday Breakfast – Br’er Bear, Br’er Fox, Minnie and Pluto