Meeting your favorite characters up close and personal is a highlight on any Disney vacation! There are tons of great dining locations with character meals around the parks and resorts, so check out the full list of options.
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Read below to find out about the restaurants and locations, which meals offer the characters, and what characters will be stopping by your table! Everything is broken out by park and location.
Magic Kingdom
Be Our Guest
Meal(s): Dinner
Characters: Beast
Information: This spot is loosely considered a character meal. Before being seated (dinner is a sit down, whereas breakfast and lunch are quick service meals), you have the opportunity to meet Beast and get an autograph and picture with him. He does not come around to the tables, but rather, he comes into each of the dining rooms and greets his guests all together.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Characters: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White (subject to change)
Information: Cinderella’s Royal Table is the crown jewel of all character meals (pun intended!). Located inside the Castle, you are greeted first by Cinderella before you ascend up the tower into the dining room. The other princesses come around to each table for pictures and autographs, and there are some special surprises throughout your meal! Please note this restaurant is very challenging to get into, and you must pre-pay for the meal.
Crystal Palace
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Characters: Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger
Information: This restaurant is a classic at Magic Kingdom and is located at the end of Main Street USA across from Cinderella Castle. The buffet is mediocre, but the atmosphere is fun for the kids. Winnie the Pooh and his friends come around to each table and there’s a cute parade!
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Hollywood Studios
Hollywood & Vine
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Characters:
Breakfast: Disney Junior Friends (Roadster Goofy, Vampirina, Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins)
Information: Hollywood & Vine is the only character meal at Hollywood Studios. The characters vary for breakfast and lunch/dinner, but all three meals are a buffet. The food is just okay, so you’re really paying for the character experience. This is a fun chance for your kids to meet their favorite Disney Junior pals at breakfast, OR meet Minnie and friends at the seasonal dining event. The characters are dressed in theme for that season, so be sure to check the theme and dates here!
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Epcot
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Characters: Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Ariel
Information: Join your favorite Disney princesses in this medieval castle for a dining experience you’ll never forget! This restaurant is located in Norway in World Showcase, next to the Frozen Ever After ride. It’s important to note that Anna and Elsa are NOT at this dining experience, but you can find them nearby in a separate character meet and greet. This is a great option for families wanting to meet the princesses – especially if they can’t get into Cinderella’s Royal Table. Still a tough reservation to get though, so do it early!
Garden Grill Restaurant
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Characters: Chip & Dale, Pluto and Mickey
Information: Come see Chip & Dale and their friends at a unique dining experience within the Land Pavilion. Your views will change throughout the meal, as the restaurant rotates! You will see all different views from Living with the Land while the characters come around to each table. All three meals are a buffet, but this buffet comes with great reviews!
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Animal Kingdom
Tusker House
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Characters: Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Mickey
Information: Meet Safari Donald at this fun dining location in Harambe at Animal Kingdom! This popular spot offers a buffet for all three meals, featuring African inspired flavors (don’t worry, there are options for even the pickiest of eaters!). Tusker House can accommodate large groups, so this is a great option if your party wants to do a character meal and be seated all together!
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Resorts
1900 Park Fare
Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Meal(s): Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Dinner
Characters:
Breakfast: Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger
Wonderland Tea Party (kids ages 4-12 only): Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter and friends!
Dinner: Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Drizella and Anastasia
Information: There are three great options for character dining at this one restaurant! Join Alice and friends for a buffet breakfast, or come to the “unbirthday” party for an hour-long afternoon tea! The tea is a ticketed event and is for kids ages 4-12 only. Click here to learn more about this special event. For the buffet dinner, join Cinderella and Prince Charming for an evening of magic and fun!
Cape May Cafe
Location: Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Meal(s): Breakfast
Characters: Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy
Information: This breakfast buffet is a great way to kick off your day! Join Minnie and friends at this beach inspired dining experience. Located right off the lobby of the Beach Club, this popular spot is open to all guests (not just Beach Club guests). Cape May Cafe is a great option for larger groups, but be sure to make an advance reservation!
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Chef Mickey’s
Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Pluto
Information: Chef Mickey’s is one of the most popular character meals at Walt Disney World. Located inside the Contemporary Resort, it serves a buffet for all three meals. Mickey and friends come around to each table for pictures and autographs, so be sure to wear your ears! A great idea is to start your day here for an early breakfast before heading to Magic Kingdom.
Garden Grove
Location: Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Meal(s): Breakfast (Saturdays and Sundays only) and Dinner
Characters:
Nightly Dinners: Goofy and Pluto
Saturday Breakfast: Goofy and Pluto
Sunday Breakfast: Goofy, Pluto and Chip & Dale
Information: Garden Grove is a great option for a quick and easy character meal, especially if you’re staying at the Swan or Dolphin. The restaurant itself is set in New York City’s Central Park, and guests dine beneath a beautiful 25-foot oak tree with twinkling lights and lanterns! Keep in mind characters are only available for nightly dinners as well as for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. The Disney Dining Plan is not accepted here.
‘Ohana
Location: Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Meal(s): Breakfast
Characters: Lilo and Stitch
Information: Come see Lilo and Stitch at this delicious, family-style breakfast. This is an especially popular spot for dinner, but breakfast can book up, too! With Hawaiian inspired food and beautiful views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom, this is a spot your family will love.
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Perfectly Princess Tea
Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Meal(s): Morning Tea
Characters: Sleeping Beauty
Information: Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite princess for this royal tea party in the Grand Floridian. Finger sandwiches, tea and princess cake are just a few of the magical treats served, and a special appearance by Princess Aurora makes this an event you’ll remember for years! Please note this is a ticketed event (and is expensive!) and children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the tea.
Ravello’s Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals
Location: Four Seasons Orlando
Meal(s): Breakfast (select days only – Thursdays, Saturdays and select Tuesdays)
Characters: Goofy, Mickey and Minnie
Information: Join Goofy and his pals for a special breakfast at the beautiful Four Seasons restaurant, Ravello. This buffet breakfast offers an incredible spread of foods in a sophisticated space – a different feel from the Disney Resorts. Goofy and friends come around for pictures and autographs while you dine!
Storybook Dining at Artist Point
Location: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Meal(s): Dinner
Characters: Snow White, the Queen, Dopey and Grumpy
Information: Enjoy a delicious dinner in the Enchanted Forest at the Fort Wilderness Lodge. Be on the lookout for some special visitors – Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy and even the evil Queen herself might be in attendance! This new spot is extremely popular and fills up quickly, so be sure to make your reservation early.
Topolino’s Terrace
Location: Disney’s Riviera Resort
Meal(s): Breakfast
Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy
Information: This new character dining experience sits on the rooftop of the Riviera Resort and has sweeping views of the parks. You’ll be joined by Mickey and friends in their European themed attire – you won’t want to miss a picture with them! This beautiful restaurant serves a delicious sit-down breakfast (it’s not a buffet!). After you’re done, enjoy a ride on the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios or Epcot – it’s the perfect way to kick off your day!
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Trattoria al Forno
Location: Disney’s BoardWalk
Meal(s): Breakfast
Characters: Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel, Prince Eric
Information: Don’t miss the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno. This dining experience offers some unique characters you can’t find anywhere else – so don’t miss your photo opportunity with them! Breakfast is a plated meal with several pre-fixe options. Walk over to Epcot or take the boat to Hollywood Studios after this yummy breakfast!
