WDW 101: Where can I dine with the characters?

Gather the family and join Disney’s family for a magical meal with the Disney characters. Having breakfast, lunch or dinner with our favorite characters has been a part of our Disney getaways for years and will continue to be a part of it in years to come. There is nothing better than seeing a child’s face light up when Mickey Mouse stops by the table to say hello or Goofy stumbles over for a group photo.

Enjoying one of the different character dining options is a must do on your next Disney vacation. Make plans to fit this experience in your schedule and budget. It is something your entire family will be talking about years after your vacation.

Here is the list of current Character Dining locations at the Walt Disney World Resorts and Theme Parks:

1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian - There are two different character meals offered at this location. You can enjoy breakfast with Marry Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and friends during the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast. The come back for another character dining experience with Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine and Anastasia and Drisella during Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner.

Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort - Stop by Cape May Café for a character breakfast hosted by Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck.

Chef Mickey’s Buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort - Head up to the fourth floor where you can be a part of Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet. Mickey Mouse hosts dinner with his friends, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck.

Cinderella’s Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom - (Theme park admission required) - Feel like a member of the Royal Family when you enjoy a meal inside Cinderella’s Castle with the Disney Princesses.

Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom - (Theme park admission required) - Join Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet for a buffet-style meal with a Victorian touch. This is the only character meal where you can enjoy dinner with Winnie the Pooh and his friends.

Donald’s Safari Breakfast at Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - (Theme park admission required) - Enjoy a breakfast buffet with Donald and his friends.

Garden Grill at EPCOT’s Future World - (Theme park admission required) - Enjoy a meal in the Land Pavilion in a restaurant that rotates through the scenery of the Living with the Land attraction.

Hollywood and Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios - (Theme park admission required) - Join Jake from Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” along with Agent OSO, Handy Manny and June from “Little Einstein’s.” Fantasmic Dinner packages are also available at this dining location.

Mickey’s Backyard BBQ at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground - This dining experience is available from March through December. Take the kids for a fun meal with entertainment of a live country band, line dancing and character meet and greets with Mickey and Friends.

Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch at Disney’s Polynesian Resort - Mickey Mouse and Pluto will join Lilo and Stitch for a tropical themed breakfast.

Perfectly Princess Tea Party at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa - All princesses ages 4-12 are invited to attend the tea party in the Garden View Lounge.

Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase - (Theme park admission required) - Take time out of your busy day at Epcot and enjoy a meal with some of Disney’s characters.

Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - (Theme park admission is required) - If you cannot make it to breakfast with Donald and friends, stop by the Tusker House Restaurant for lunch or dinner with an African flare!

Wonderland Tea Party at Disney’s Grand Florida Resort and Spa - This special dining experience is designed for guests ages 3-10 years of age. Kids will hear stories and be entertained by some of the more popular Disney characters.

Call 407.WDW.DINE for more information or to make reservations for one of these character dining experiences.

Happy vacationing!

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Heather Leigh is a freelance writer with 19 years of experience. Her love of Disney gives her the desire to seek out information and share her knowledge with others.

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