Walt Disney World Character Dining

There are many character dining spots across Walt Disney World Resort. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and every character makes a stop at every table, taking time for autographs and photo opportunities.

Character dining opportunities exist at Disney’s resorts and theme parks. Meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner — times, menus, and character visits vary depending on the location.

Character Dining Tips

• Don’t forget your camera and autograph books. Character meals are the perfect setting for making once-in-a-lifetime memories!
• Theme park character dining requires theme park admission plus the cost of the dining experience.
• Traveling without children? No problem. These meals are enjoyable for adults too!
• If planning for a special occasion, specialty cakes are available for an additional charge. They should be ordered 48 hours in advance by calling (407) 827-2253.
• Special dietary needs? Mention this at the time of your reservation. Most special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
• All character dining locations are non-smoking environments.

For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE or 407-939-3463, up to 180 days prior to your visit.

Character Dining at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

If you’re vacationing with a princess fan, a magical character dining experience awaits at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Cinderella Castle with Fairytale Dining featuring Cinderella and friends. A royal welcome and a photo opportunity with Cinderella sets the scene for an enchanting experience.

Fairytale Dining

Fairytale Dining includes a photo imaging package. Each package is delivered in a Cinderella-themed photo holder and contains prints, allowing you to cherish your memories with Disney princesses.

Details

• Breakfast: 8:05 to 10:40 a.m. featuring American breakfast favorites.
• Lunch: A prix fixe menu served from 11:45 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
• Dinner: A prix fixe menu served between 3:50 to 10:00 p.m., reservations required.

A Buffet With Character

The separate buffet for kids is stocked with favorites like macaroni and cheese and pizza. Pooh fans will enjoy this character dining experience with special appearances each day.

Details

• Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Dinner: Begins at 4:00 p.m. and continues until closing (depends on park closing).

Character Dining at Epcot

The Garden Grill, located at The Land pavilion, offers Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast. The rotating restaurant features all-you-care-to-eat family-style dinners with a view of the Living With the Land attraction.

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast details

• Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Dinner: Begins at 4:30 p.m. until closing (depends on park closing).

Princess Storybook Dining

The medieval castle atmosphere at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall provides a fantasy dining experience with appearances from Disney princesses, including Belle and Jasmine.

Details

• Breakfast: 8:30 to 10:10 a.m. featuring American favorites.
• Lunch: 11:40 a.m. until 2:50 p.m. with authentic Norwegian cuisine.
• Dinner: 4:20 through 8:40 p.m., featuring a Norwegian menu.

Character Dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Hollywood & Vine restaurant allows you to join Disney’s Little Einsteins and Handy Manny for entertaining meals filled with Disney Junior tunes.

Playhouse Disney’s Play ‘n Dine details

• Breakfast: 8:00 to 11:20 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:40 a.m. until 2:25 p.m., featuring child- and adult-friendly choices.

Character Dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Experience Donald Duck and friends at Tusker House Restaurant with a breakfast buffet that includes unique African-inspired dishes.

Donald’s Safari Breakfast details

• Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. daily.

Character Dining at Disney’s Resorts

Character dining opportunities at Disney World’s resort hotels provide unique experiences and delicious meals.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Start your day with Goofy and friends at Cape May Cafe with a breakfast buffet from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Experience “Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet” with Mickey and his gang from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for breakfast and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for dinner.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Join Mary Poppins and friends at “Supercalifragilistic Breakfast” from 8:00 to 11:10 a.m. You can also attend a delightful dinner buffet with Cinderella and friends from 4:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Enjoy a family-style breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Resort with Lilo and Stitch at “Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast” from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Disney’s Resort Character Breakfast Tips

• These character dining opportunities do not require theme park admission. Reservations are essential!
• Keep your camera and autograph book handy during the meals as characters visit each table for memorable interactions.
• Special dietary needs? Kindly inform the cast member when making reservations.