Thursday, March 12, 2015

Quick Guide to Walt Disney World Character Dining



Walt Disney World offers a variety of different character meals. If you are looking to dine with some of your favorite Disney pals, this quick guide will give you an overview of all your choices. Characters are subject to change at all locations, but we have listed those that can usually be seen.

Breakfast

1900 Park Fare
LOCATION: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Alice, Mad Hatter, Mary Poppins, Tigger, Pooh
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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
LOCATION: Norway Pavilion, EPCOT World Showcase
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Several of the following: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Ariel, Mary Poppins
EXTRAS: Posed photo with a princess before entering
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Cape May Cafe
LOCATION: Beach Club Resort
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Goofy, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse 
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Chef Mickey's
LOCATION: Contemporary Resort
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto
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Cinderella's Royal Table
LOCATION: Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: Prix Fixe, pre-plated
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 2 TS credits
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Ariel, Aurora, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine (rarely)
EXTRAS: Magic wands for princesses, Swords for princesses and Wishing Stars for everyone. Posed photo with Cinderella before entering
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Crystal Palace
LOCATION: Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eyeore, Piglet
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Garden Grove
LIMITATIONS: Character breakfast only available on Saturday and Sunday
LOCATION: The Swan Resort
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: No
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Pluto, Goofy, Chip and Dale
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Hollywood & Vine
LOCATION: Echo Lake, Disney Hollywood Studios
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Handy Manny, Jake
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Ohana
LOCATION: Polynesian Resort
MENU TYPE: Family style (All-you-can-eat)
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Lilo, Stitch, Mickey Mouse, Pluto
EXTRAS: Posed photo before entering (no character)
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Sci-fi Dine-in Theater
Star Wars Dine-in Galactic Breakfast
LIMITATIONS: This meal is only available for a limited time in May and June
LOCATION: Commissary Lane, Disney Hollywood Studios
MENU TYPE: A la carte, prix fixe
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 2 TS credits
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Greedo, Jawas, Stormtroopers

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Tusker House
LOCATION: Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, Goofy
EXTRAS: Posed photo with Donald before entering
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Lunch

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
LOCATION: Norway Pavilion, EPCOT World Showcase
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Several of the following: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Ariel, Mary Poppins
EXTRAS: Posed photo with a princess before entering
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Cinderella's Royal Table
LOCATION: Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: Prix Fixe, pre-plated
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 2 TS credits
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Ariel, Aurora, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine (rarely)
EXTRAS: Magic wands for princesses, Swords for princesses and Wishing Stars for everyone. Posed photo with Cinderella before entering
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Crystal Palace
LOCATION: Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eyeore, Piglet
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Hollywood & Vine
LOCATION: Echo Lake, Disney Hollywood Studios
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Handy Manny, Jake
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Tusker House
LOCATION: Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, Goofy
EXTRAS: Posed photo with Donald before entering
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Dinner

1900 Park Fare
LOCATION: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Cinderella, Prince Charming, Anastasia, Drizzella, Lady Tremaine
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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
LOCATION: Norway Pavilion, EPCOT World Showcase
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Several of the following: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Ariel, Mary Poppins
EXTRAS: Posed photo with a princess before entering
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Be Our Guest
LOCATION: Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: A la carte
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: The only character appearance at this meal is a posed photo with Beast
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Chef Mickey's
LOCATION: Contemporary Resort
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto
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Cinderella's Royal Table
LOCATION: Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: Prix Fixe, pre-plated
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 2 TS credits
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Ariel, Aurora, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine (rarely)
EXTRAS: Magic wands for princesses, Swords for princesses and Wishing Stars for everyone. Posed photo with Cinderella before entering
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Garden Grill
LOCATION: The Land Pavilion, EPCOT Future World
MENU TYPE: Family Style (All-you-can-eat)
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Chip and Dale, Mickey Mouse, Pluto
EXTRAS: This restaurant slowly rotates showing beautiful visuals from Living with the Land
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Garden Grove
LOCATION: The Swan Resort
MENU TYPE: A la carte, All-you-can-eat buffet on Friday and Saturday
DISNEY DINING PLAN: No
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Pluto, Goofy, Chip and Dale
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Hollywood & Vine
Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine
LIMITATIONS: This meal is only available for a limited time during May and June
LOCATION: Echo Lake, Disney Hollywood Studios
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 2 TS credits
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Jedi Mickey, Princess Leia Minnie, Darth Vader Goofy, Stormtrooper Donald, Ewoks Chip and Dale
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Mickey's Backyard BBQ
LOCATION: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 2 TS credits
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Chip and Dale
EXTRAS: This is a dinner show featuring a musical hoedown
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Tusker House
LOCATION: Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
MENU TYPE: All-you-can-eat buffet
DISNEY DINING PLAN: Yes, 1 TS credit
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, Goofy
EXTRAS: Posed photo with Donald before entering
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Other Character Dining Experiences

Wonderland Tea Party
LOCATION: 1900 Park Fare, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Alice and Mad Hatter
DETAILS: This is a one hour tea party for children age 4-10. Children will make and eat cupcakes, drink tea (juice), hear a story and make flower bouquets. Available Monday through Friday. Children only. Parents do not attend.

Perfectly Princess Tea Party
LOCATION: Garden View Tea Room, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
CHARACTERS LIKELY TO APPEAR: Aurora and Rose Petal
DETAILS: At this meal, each girl receives a doll, tiara, bracelet, necklace, rose, and scrapbook along with food and entertainment. Boys will receive a sword and shield and plush bear. Not available on Tuesdays or Saturdays. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite princess. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
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