Walt Disney World offers several character dining experiences where guests can enjoy a meal while meeting and taking photos with beloved Disney characters. These special dining experiences can be found throughout all four of the Disney World theme parks as well as within certain resort hotels.
Although pricey, character dining is a convenient and fun way to interact with the Disney characters without waiting in long lines. Select character dining venues also offer very special experiences, such as Cinderella’s Royal Table, which allows guests to dine within the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom.
As with all other dining experiences at Walt Disney World, reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance starting at approximately 6:00 AM. Guests staying at a Disney Resort Hotel can make reservations for length of their stay (up to 10 nights) up to 60 days in advance or arrival. This allows hotel guests a few days advance time verus those on staying at a Disney Resort Hotel.
Dining reservations can be made on-line at the Walt Disney World website or through the MyDisneyExperience app.
Character Dining at Walt Disney World
- Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Chef Mickey’s
- Garden Grill Restaurant
- The Crystal Palace
- ‘Ohana
- 1900 Park Fare
- Cape May Cafe
- Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
- Topolinos Terrace
- Tusker House Restaurant
- Hollywood & Vine
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Cinderella’s Royal Table
One of the most magical character dining experiences at Walt Disney World is Cinderella’s Royal Table. Located within Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, this dining experience is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner typically starting at 8:00 AM until park close.
Guests will meet Cinderella and a host of other Disney Princesses while enjoying classic American cuisine.
- Breakfast: $65.00 per adult and $39.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Lunch: $79.00 per adult and $47.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $79.00 per adult and $47.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
Chef Mickey’s
Chef Mickey’s Family Feast is located at Chef Mickey’s restaurant within Disney’s Contemporary Hotel. Guests will enjoy a classic American all-you-can-eat breakfast or dinner buffet while seeing Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and a number of other characters throughout the meal.
- Breakfast: $51.00 per adult and $33.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $62.00 per adult and $39.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
Garden Grill Restaurant
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at the Garden Grill is located on the main floor of the Land Pavilion in EPCOT. Guests will enjoy all-you-can-eat classic American fare on a rotating platform of the Living with the Land attraction. Characters include Chip, Dale, Farmer Mickey and Pluto and we at Endless Summer consider the Garden Grill among the best places to eat at Walt Disney World.
- Breakfast: $42.00 per adult and $27.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Lunch: $55.00 per adult and $36.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $55.00 per adult and $36.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
The Crystal Palace
One of the more popular dining experiences is the Friendship Day Celebration in The Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom. Guest will be greeted by Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood while enjoying American cuisine buffet style.
- Breakfast: $45.00 per adult and $29.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Lunch: $59.00 per adult and $38.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $59.00 per adult and $38.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
‘Ohana
The Best Friend’s Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch is located at ‘Ohana in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. While visiting with Lilo, Stitch and other Disney characters, guests will enjoy a classic American breakfast skillet which includes scrambled eggs, pork breakfast sausage, Hawaiian-style ham, Mickey waffles, biscuits and fried island potatoes.
- Breakfast: $45.00 per adult and $29.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity
A dinner skillet is also offered from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM but does not feature characters.
1900 Park Fare
Located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare offers the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. During breakfast, the characters include Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, Tigger and Winnie the Pooh. Cinderella and Prince Charming are part of the dinner experience.
- Breakfast: $45.00 per adult and $29.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $60.00 per adult and $39.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
As of August 2023, 1900 Park Fare remains temporarily closed.
Cape May Cafe
Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at the Cape May Cafe in Disney’s Beach Club Resort is the perfect way to start your day at Walt Disney World. Guests will enjoy a classic American all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet while seeing Minnie Mouse and a number of other characters throughout the meal.
- Breakfast: $45.00 per adult and $29.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
A dinner buffet is also offered from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM but does not feature characters.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
Open exclusively for dinner at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White. Guests will visit with Snow White, Grumpy and Dopey as well at have a chance to meet The Queen. The meal features classic American fare with a variety of entree’s to choose from.
- Dinner: $65.00 per adult and $39.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
Topolinos Terrace
Breakfast a la Art with Mickey & Friends is located on the top floor of Disney’s Riviera Resort at Topolinos Terrace. Guests will visit with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other classic Disney characters will enjoying a traditional American style breakfast meal.
- Breakfast: $45.00 per adult and $29.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
Dinner service is also offered from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM but does not feature characters.
Tusker House Restaurant
The only character dining experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is at the Tusker House Restaurant. Guests will visit with Donald Duck and other Disney characters will enjoying African and American style buffet cuisine.
- Breakfast: $45.00 per adult and $29.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Lunch: $59.00 per adult and $38.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $59.00 per adult and $38.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
Hollywood & Vine
The only character dining experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is at Hollywood & Vine. Guests will enjoy the Disney Junior Play n’ Dine for breakfast or Minnie’s Seasonal Dining for lunch and dinner with classic American fare buffet style.
- Breakfast: $42.00 per adult and $27.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Lunch: $59.00 per adult and $38.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $59.00 per adult and $38.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
One of the more popular dining experiences for aspiring young princesses is Storybook Dining at the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall which is located in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT. Guest will be greeted by a number of Disney Princesses while enjoying Norwegian inspired cuisine.
- Breakfast: $53.00 per adult and $34.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Lunch: $63.00 per adult and $41.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
- Dinner: $63.00 per adult and $41.00 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.
