Character Dining at Walt Disney World is a lot of fun and a great way to meet some of your favorite characters saving valuable park time doing it during your dining time. Here are some tips for character dining at Walt Disney World and an overview of each restaurant, so you have all of them in one place for reference.

General Tips

Reservations – Table Service Dining opens 180 days in advance. Character Dining is very popular. Reserving early gives you the best chance to grab an open time before they fill up. Reservations can be made online at 6:00 AM EST or by phone at 7:00 AM EST.

Travel Time – Allow yourself plenty of travel time to get to your reservation. Give yourself at least 1 – 1 ½ hours to ensure you arrive on time for your reservation especially during busier times.

Dining Time – Plan 1 – 1 ½ hours for dining. Characters usually make it around the restaurant once each hour. If you plan to meet each character, be prepared to have a leisurely meal. This is a great way to recharge from all the walking and fun you are having at the parks.

 

1900 Park Fare

Characters: (Breakfast) Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh; (Dinner) Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, Drizella

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner – Buffet

Location: Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Characters: Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, Ariel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Buffet

Location: Epcot

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

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Artist Point

Characters: Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy and a photo opportunity with The Queen

Meals: Dinner – Prix-Fixe

Location: Wilderness Lodge

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

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Be Our Guest

Characters: Beast (meets guests in his study after you dine)

Meals: Dinner – Prix-Fixe

Location: Magic Kingdom

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 2 Table Service Credits

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Cape May Cafe

Characters: Minnie, Donald, Goofy

Meals: Breakfast – Buffet

Location: Beach Club Resort

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

 

Chef Mickey’s

Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner – Buffet

Location: Contemporary Resort

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

 

Cinderella’s Royal Table

Characters: Cinderella (greets guests in lobby before dining), Aurora, Belle, Ariel and Snow White

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Menu items

Location: Magic Kingdom

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 2 Table Service Credits

 

The Crystal Palace

Characters: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Buffet

Location: Magic Kingdom

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

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The Garden Grill

Characters: Chip ‘n Dale, Mickey, Pluto

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Family Style

Location: Epcot

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

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Hollywood & Vine

Characters: (Breakfast) Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine – Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, Roadster Racer Goofy; (Lunch & Dinner) Minnie’s Seasonal Dine – Minnie, Mickey, Daisy, Donald, Goofy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Buffet

Location: Hollywood Studios

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

 

‘Ohana

Characters: Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, Pluto

Meals: Breakfast – Family Style

Location: Polynesian Resort

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

 

Topolino’s Terrace

Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy

Meals: Breakfast – Prix-Fixe; Dinner – Menu Items

Location: Riviera Resort

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit (Breakfast); 2 Table Service Credit (Dinner)

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Trattoria al Forno

Characters: Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider

Meals: Breakfast – Menu items

Location: BoardWalk

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

 

Tusker House

Characters: Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Goofy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Buffet

Location: Animal Kingdom

Dining Plans Accepted: Disney Dining and Deluxe Dining Plans

Dining Plan Credits: 1 Table Service Credit

 

Character Tips

  • If characters are close to your table, wait for them to visit before heading to the buffet.
  • Seat children on the ends or outside of the table for convenience to get to the characters for autographs and photos.
  • Have your camera out and ready to go.
  • Have autograph books open with a marker ready for characters to sign.
  • Character photos aren’t just for kids, adults can take pics with characters too!

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