5 of the Best Disney World Character Dining Experiences

1. Chef Mickey’s

Where: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
What: Buffet-style restaurant
Characters include: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, Goofy
Meals available: Breakfast, brunch or dinner

This Disney Character Breakfast includes cereals, baked goods, scrambled eggs and lots of cooked choices including the infamous Mickey waffles.

Brunch includes specialities like Chili-Cornbread Casserole, Baked Salmon and of course the Mickey waffles!

Dinner features soups and salads, barbecue pork ribs, macaroni and cheese, sides, and includes veggie and children’s options

Insider Tip: Keep a look-out for the napkin-swirling dancing!

2. Cinderella’s Royal Table

Where: Magic Kingdom Park
What: Signature Dining in Cinderella Castle
Characters include: Lots of Disney Princesses!
Meals available: Breakfast, lunch or dinner

Imagine eating a meal at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park, with a whole array of princesses coming to visit you. Every little prince and princess’s dream come true!!

This is a pre-plated meal with some delicious choices including a traditional breakfast, beef tenderloin salad and pan-seared all-natural chicken. There are a small selection of desserts too.

Insider Tip: This experience is extremely popular, and I’d advise making your Advanced Dining Reservation as early as you can.

3. The Crystal Palace

Where: Magic Kingdom Park
What: All-you-can-eat buffet
Characters include: The Winnie the Pooh gang
Meals available: Breakfast, lunch or dinner

Join Pooh and his friends – usually Tigger, Eyeore and Piglet – at this enchanting buffet restaurant in Magic Kingdom Park!

Expect a spread of cereals, baked goods, omelettes and fresh fruit for breakfast. For lunch/dinner there’ll be breads, salads, vegetable creations, meats and desserts. Children’s choices are also available.

Insider Tip: Try to get an early breakfast reservation before the park opens, making sure it is not an Extra Magic Hours day. The price of the meal will be more than worth it for the photos of a deserted Main Street, U.S.A.!

4. ‘Ohana

Where: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
What: “Family Style” table sharer meals
Characters include: Lilo & Stitch, plus friends!
Meals available: Breakfast

This fabulous restaurant holds a “Best Friends” Character Breakfast, with Lilo, Stitch and some favourite Disney Friends! Your food is served ‘family style’, which means it is brought to the table and shared out.

The meal includes yummy breads (Freshly made Pineapple-Coconut Breakfast Bread – NOM), eggs, potatoes and meats and kids’ options.

Insider Tip: Make sure you join in the ‘Ohana Family Parade!

5. Tusker House Restaurant

Where: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
What: All-you-can-eat buffet
Characters include: Donald, Daisy, Mickey, Minnie and Goofy
Meals available: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

If you fancy some delicious extras with your buffet then Tusker House Restaurant is definitely for you! Donald’s Safari includes a visit from Donald, Daisy, Mickey, Minnie and Goofy in their explorer outfits.

For breakfast you can choose from a selection of pastries, hot and cold cooked items, Mickey waffles and fresh fruits. Lunch and dinner offer an African twist on salads, meats, fish, rice and vegetables.

Insider Tip: Be sure to sample the Jungle Juice!

Other great Character Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort include:

Cape May Café (Disney’s Beach Club Resort)
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway Pavilion, Epcot)
Garden Grill Restaurant (Future World, Epcot)
Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine (Hollywood & Vine, Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
1900 Park Fare (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
Trattoria al Forno (Disney’s BoardWalk) – The Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast, where you can meet Ariel & Eric and Rapunzel & Flynn. Breakfast is plated, with several tempting dishes on offer including breakfast calzone and frittata.

I would strongly advise that you make your Advanced Dining Reservations for any Character Dining Experience you want to book to avoid disappointment. These meals are often included on the Disney Dining Plan, although Signature Dining can be 2 Table Service Credits per person.