Dining Spotlight: Character Meals at Disney World
Character Dining at Walt Disney World Have you ever dined with characters at a Walt Disney World Restaurant? Dining with characters is a must-do during our Walt Disney World family vacations! There is no easier way to meet characters, get pictures and autographs! Most meals require one Table Service credit from the Disney Dining Plan and a few, like Cinderella’s Royal Table, require two table service credits. Reservations are not required, but HIGHLY recommended if you want to dine at one of these fabulous restaurants. Reservations can be made 180 days prior to your check in date. Now, let’s go over the different restaurants and always remember that characters are subject to change. Restaurants located at Disney Parks: Crystal Palace: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Location: Magic Kingdom Park (park admission required) Characters: Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Cinderella’s Royal Table: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Location: Magic Kingdom Park (park admission required) Characters: Cinderella (You will meet her when you arrive, she does NOT walk around to the tables like the other princesses), Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Snow White, Jasmine (princesses may vary, not all are guarnateed) Disney Dining Plan: YES (2 Table Service Credits) Be Our Guest: Dinner Location: Magic Kingdom Park (park admission required) Character: The Beast – However, The Beast is not always guaranteed to make an appearance. He will not visit individual tables. After your meal you are welcome to visit him in a private area. Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit) Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Location: Epcot Park – Norway (park admission required) Characters: Belle (you will meet her when you arrive), Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Mary Poppins & Snow White (princesses may vary, not all are guaranteed) Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Garden Grill: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Location: The Land Pavilion – Epcot Park (park admission required) Characters: Mickey Mouse, Chip, Dale & Pluto Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Hollywood & Vine: Beginning May 2017 - Disney Jr. Characters will only be featured during Breakfast. Breakfast, Lunch Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios (park admission required) Breakfast & Lunch Characters: Jake, Handy Manny, Sofia the First & Doc McStuffins Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine: Beginning May 2017 – This character meal will include Lunch and Dinner Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios (park admission required) Characters: Minnie Mouse and her pals dressed for the current season or holiday. Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Tusker House: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (park admission required) Characters: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Restaurants located at a Disney Resort: Chef Mickey’s : Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy & Donald Duck Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
1900 Park Fare: Breakfast & Dinner Characters (Breakfast): Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Alice, Mad Hatter & Mary Poppins Characters (Dinner): Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia & Drizella Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Cape May Café: Breakfast Characters: Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse & Goofy Location: Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit) ‘Ohana: Breakfast Characters: Lilo, Stitch, Mickey Mouse, Pluto Location: Disney’s Polynesian Resort Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit)
Bon Voyage Breakfast: Breakfast Characters: Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel & Prince Eric Location: Tattoria al Forna at Disney’s Boardwalk Disney Dining Plan: YES (1 Table Service Credit) Mickey’s Backyard BBQ: Dinner Show Characters: Chip, Dale, Goofy, Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Location: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground Disney Dining Plan: YES (2 Table Service Credits) There are also other special events you can book in order to meet characters that are not on the Disney Dining Plan. Wonderland Tea Party, Perfectly Princess Tea Party, and Pirates and Pals Firework Voyage & Dessert Party are just a few I can think of. You can also visit Chip & Dale at the Campfire Sing-A-Long at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. Contact your travel agent today!
Cindy Dismukes
