Do you agree with this change at Chef Mickey’s?

Chef Mickey’s has undergone several changes in the last couple months. Do you agree with this new change?

Chef Mickey’s

Chef Mickey’s has been a guest favorite for many years. Located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, guests love dining here to see Chef Mickey and all of his pals.

This popular dining location has been one of the top character dining meals at Walt Disney World especially with the bonus view of the monorail passing through the resort. There is really nothing quite like it. To see recent reviews, see Jamie’s post HERE and Maggie’s post HERE.

Recent Changes

When Disney World reopened in July 2020, buffets were replaced with “family-style” meals which are just larger portions of food brought to the table for everyone to enjoy. Many people either hated buffets and loved these family-style meals, or they wished buffets would return.

Now, we are back to buffets at Chef Mickey’s. Because of this, pricing also changed. Chef Mickey’s now costs $51/adult and $33/child. Dinner is $62/adult and $39/child. Take a look at the menu offerings HERE.

PhotoPass Changes

Another change involves PhotoPass. Previously, all characters met with Guests at their table. However, back in March we discovered Mickey actually stopped meeting at tables and instead had a dedicated spot with a PhotoPass photographer.

Instead of waiting for him to come to the table, Guests now line up to meet him. On one hand, this may disrupt your meal service. However, it allows for a more traditional meet and greet without food and dishes in your photos.

It appears many people did not like the fact that they had to line up to meet Mickey after their meal. Now, Disney swapped Mickey out for Minnie in this PhotoPass location. Mickey is back to meeting at tables while Minnie is now available as a dedicated meet and greet with a PhotoPass photographer.

What do you think of this change? Let us know in the comments below. Do you know someone dining at Chef Mickey’s soon? Be sure to pass this along to them so they are aware of the change!