Character Dining in Disney World

Character dining in Disney World is a great way for you to meet some of your favorite characters while enjoying a meal. Instead of standing in line to meet characters like you do in the parks, they will typically come around to your table while you’re dining.

Then, you can say hi, grab a picture, snag an autograph, and enjoy the interaction from the comfort of your table.

Character dining is very popular in Disney World, so it’s important to make your dining reservations in advance. Disney hotel guests can make dining reservations up to 60 days in advance, plus the length of your stay, so mark your calendar! All other guests can book 60 days in advance.

And, make sure you come prepared with your autograph books and pens for characters to sign their autographs for you! But do note that not all dining experiences will have characters physically sign autographs — some will give you a pre-signed postcard at the end of your meal.

It’s important to note that character dining is available on the Disney Dining Plan! Depending on your budget, using Dining Plan credits can result in big savings, so keep that in mind when making your plans.

Check out character dining pricing and dining credit requirements below!

Animal Kingdom

Tusker House Restaurant

Tusker House is a character meal located in the Africa section of Animal Kingdom. Here, you will meet Donald Duck and friends in their safari gear while indulging in both adventurous and familiar buffet eats!

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Meal format: Buffet
• Food type: African, American — see the full menu here
• Price:
  • Breakfast – $49 per adult, $33 per child
  • Lunch/Dinner – $64 per adult, $42 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1
• Characters:
  • Donald Duck
  • Daisy Duck
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Goofy

EPCOT

The Garden Grill Restaurant

Garden Grill is a restaurant is located inside of the Land Pavilion on the second floor. The whole restaurant actually slowly rotates while characters visit you during your meal, giving you great views of Living with the Land.

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Meal format: Family style
• Food type: American — see the full menu here
• Price:
  • Breakfast – $49 per adult, $33 per child
  • Lunch/Dinner – $62 per adult, $42 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Pluto
  • Chip
  • Dale

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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Akershus is located in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase. Here, you can eat inside of a medieval castle while the Disney Princesses meet and greet you at your table!

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Meal format: Family style
• Food type: American, Norwegian — see the full menu here
• Price:
  • Breakfast – $59 per adult, $38 per child
  • Lunch/Dinner – $69 per adult, $46 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 for breakfast, 2 for lunch & dinner
• Possible Characters:
  • Belle
  • Aurora
  • Tiana
  • Ariel 
  • Snow White
  • Mulan
  • Mary Poppins
  • Cinderella

Hollywood Studios

Hollywood & Vine

Hollywood & Vine is a spot located in the Echo Lake section of Hollywood Studios. It features Minnie and friends in their seasonal outfits, so their looks change depending on the time of the year!

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Meal format: Buffet
• Food type: American — see the full menu here
• Price:
  • Breakfast – $49 per adult, $33 per child
  • Lunch/Dinner – $63 per adult, $42 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Minnie Mouse
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Goofy
  • Pluto

Magic Kingdom

The Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace is on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, right in front of Cinderella Castle. This spot is inspired by Victorian greenhouses of the late 1800s and features Winnie the Pooh and friends!

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Meal format: Buffet
• Food type: American — see the full menu here
• Price: 
  • Breakfast – $52 per adult, $33 per child
  • Lunch/Dinner – $62 per adult, $42 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Winnie the Pooh
  • Piglet
  • Eeyore
  • Tigger

Cinderella’s Royal Table

Cinderella’s Royal Table is located inside of Cinderella Castle in Fantasyland, so if you want a chance to actually eat inside of the castle, this is the spot! Here, you will also get to meet a selection of Disney Princesses as you dine.

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Meal format: Prix-fixe coursed menu
• Food type: American — see the full menu here
• Price:
  • Breakfast – $74 per adult, $45 per child
  • Lunch/Dinner – $88 per adult, $52 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 2 per meal
• Possible Characters:
  • Cinderella
  • Ariel
  • Aurora
  • Jasmine
  • Snow White
  • Merida
  • Rapunzel

Be Our Guest Restaurant

Be Our Guest is located in Fantasyland and will transport you into the world of Beauty and the Beast with 3 different dining rooms — The Grand Ballroom, The West Wing, and The Rose Gallery. This is not a typical character meal, but you will get to see the Beast wandering around while you eat and might be able to meet him at the end of your meal.

• Character Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Meal format: Prix-Fixe 3-course menu
• Food type: French, American — see the full menu here
• Price: 
  • $72 per adult, $43 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 2 per meal
• Characters:
  • The Beast

Disney World Hotels

Cape May Cafe — Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Cape May Cafe is inside of Disney’s Beach Club Resort and does a character meal for breakfast! Here, you’ll be able to meet Minnie and friends in their beach resort attire.

• Character Meals: Breakfast
• Meal format: Buffet
• Food type: American — see the full menu here 
• Price:
  • $49 per adult, $33 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Minnie Mouse
  • Daisy Duck
  • Donald Duck
  • Goofy

Chef Mickey’s — Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Chef Mickey’s is a character meal on the main floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort and it’s where you’ll get to see Mickey and Friends in their chef uniforms!

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Meal format: Buffet
• Food type: American — see the full menu here 
• Price:
  • Breakfast – $58 per adult, $37 per child
  • Dinner – $69 per adult, $44 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Minnie Mouse
  • Donald Duck
  • Pluto
  • Goofy

1900 Park Fare — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

1900 Park Fare is a character meal on the main floor of the Grand Floridian that’s set inside of a room inspired by the early 20th century with carousel theming and whimsical decor!

• Character Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Meal format: Buffet
• Food type: American — see the full menu here 
• Price:
  • Breakfast – $58 per adult, $37 per child
  • Dinner – $69 per adult, $44 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Tiana
  • Mirabel
  • Aladdin
  • Cinderella

‘Ohana — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

‘Ohana is on the second floor of the Polynesian and serves a character meal for breakfast! You will have appearances from friends like Lilo & Stitch, as well as Mickey and Pluto in their tropical attire.

• Character Meals: Breakfast
• Meal format: Family-style
• Food type: Polynesian, American — see the full menu here 
• Price:
  • $53 per adult, $33 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Lilo
  • Stitch
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Pluto

Topolino’s Terrace — Disney’s Riviera Resort

Topolino’s Terrace is on the top floor of the Riviera Resort and serves a character meal for breakfast! You can take in the awesome view while seeing Mickey & friends in their artist outfits.

• Character Meals: Breakfast
• Meal format: Table service
• Food type: French, Italian, Mediterranean — see the full menu here 
• Price:
  • $52 per adult, $33 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters: 
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Minnie Mouse
  • Donald Duck
  • Daisy Duck

Story Book Dining at Artist Point — Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

This is a character meal set in an enchanted forest at Wilderness Lodge featuring Snow White and friends! The menu is prix-fixe with shared appetizers and desserts and a selection of entrees.

• Character Meals: Dinner
• Meal format: Prix-fixe, table service
• Food type: American — see the full menu here 
• Price:
  • $67 per adult, $41 per child
  • Disney Dining Plan Credits: 1 per meal
• Characters:
  • Snow White
  • Dopey
  • Grumpy
  • The Evil Queen

Ravello — Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World

Ravello has a character breakfast that takes place in the Four Seasons at Disney World on select days, usually Thursdays and Saturdays.

• Character Meals: Breakfast on Thursdays and Saturdays
• Meal format: Buffet
• Food type: American
• Price:
  • Adult – $60, Child – $40
  • Disney Dining Plan not offered
• Characters:
  • Goofy
  • Minnie Mouse
  • Mickey Mouse

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