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Character Dining is an important part of the Disney experience when traveling with children… or children at heart 🙂 . There are thirteen different character meal venues at Walt Disney World proper, plus a few others in satellite locations.
Mickey and Pluto at Garden Grill Restaurant
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What’s a Character Meal?
For those new to Disney travel, “character meals” are dining experiences in which Disney characters meet and greet guests in the restaurant. Disney pals generally travel from table to table, stopping to interact with each party for a hug, photo, autograph, or possibly a conversation. Your group gets guaranteed quality time with characters in air-conditioned comfort (rather than standing in endless autograph-and-picture lines), while simultaneously enjoying waffles, pasta, carved meats, or in some cases, adult beverages. It’s a win for junior as well as mom and dad.
Mickey Mouse taking photos with families
Our Disney World Character Dining At-a-Glance below provides an overview of character meals based on mealtimes, location, and featured characters. Click on any of the links below to find the individual restaurant pages for even more information including all of our reviews for each location! For even more details on Character Dining in Disney World, scroll to the bottom of the page to find links for further information.
Disney World Character Dining At-a-Glance
BREAKFAST
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Princess Storybook Dining
Location: EPCOT
Characters (may vary): Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, Ariel, Mary Poppins, Jasmine
Cape May Cafe Minnie’s Beach Bash
Location: Disney’s Beach Club Resort (EPCOT Area Resort)
Characters (may vary): Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck
Chef Mickey’s Character Buffet
Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Magic Kingdom Area Resort)
Characters (may vary): The Fab Five! Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck
Cinderella’s Royal Table Fairytale Dining
Location: Magic Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Ariel, Belle, Princess Aurora, Jasmine, Snow White. Regardless of character rotation during the meal, Cinderella will greet guests in the Grand Hall prior to seating.
The Crystal Palace A Buffet with Character
Location: Magic Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore
Garden Grill Chip ’n Dale’s Harvest FeastÂ
Location: EPCOT
Characters (may vary): Chip and Dale, Mickey Mouse, Pluto
Hollywood and Vine Disney Junior Play ’n DineÂ
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Characters (may vary):  Vampirina, Roadster Racer Goofy, Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins
Ravello Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals (NOTE: Saturdays Only)
Location: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
Characters (may vary): Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse
‘Ohana Best Friends BreakfastÂ
Location: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (Magic Kingdom Area Resort)
Characters (may vary): Lilo, Stitch, Mickey Mouse, Pluto
Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends
Location: Disney’s Riviera Resort
Characters (may vary): Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck
Tusker House Donald’s Dining SafariÂ
Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse
1900 Park Fare Wish Makers Enchanted Dining
Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (Magic Kingdom Area Resort)
Characters (may vary): Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Tiana
Meet the Chef… Chef Mickey!
LUNCH
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Princess Storybook Dining
Location: EPCOT
Characters (may vary): Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, Ariel, Mary Poppins, Jasmine
Cinderella’s Royal Table Fairytale Dining
Location: Magic Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Ariel, Belle, Princess Aurora, Jasmine, Snow White. Regardless of character rotation during the meal, Cinderella will greet guests in the Grand Hall prior to seating.
The Crystal Palace A Buffet with Character
Location: Magic Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore
Garden Grill Chip ’n Dale’s Harvest Feast
Location: EPCOT
Characters (may vary): Chip and Dale, Mickey Mouse, Pluto
Tusker House Donald’s Dining SafariÂ
Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse
Hollywood and Vine Minnie’s Seasonal Dine*
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Characters (may vary): Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto
*The theme of Minnie’s Seasonal Dine changes throughout the year, with a tribute to the Silver Screen kicking off the year (January 4- February 28, 2022), followed by the Springtime Dine (March 1 – May 30, 2022), then a beach party scene for the Summertime Dine (May 31 – August 11). Fall’s Halloween Dine (August 12 – November 7, 2022) and the holiday season’s Holiday Dine (starting on November 8, 2022) wrap up the year!
Witch Minnie at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine
DINNER
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Princess Storybook Dining
Location: EPCOT
Characters (may vary): Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, Ariel, Mary Poppins, Jasmine
Artist Point Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow WhiteÂ
Location: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (Magic Kingdom Area Resort, but not on the Monorail Loop)
Characters (may vary): Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and a photo opportunity with The Evil Queen
Chef Mickey’s Character Buffet
Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Magic Kingdom Area Resort)
Characters (may vary): The Fab Five! Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck
Cinderella’s Royal Table Fairytale Dining
Location: Magic Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Ariel, Belle, Princess Aurora, Jasmine, Snow White. Regardless of character rotation during the meal, Cinderella will greet guests in the Grand Hall prior to seating.
The Crystal Palace A Buffet with Character
Location: Magic Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore
Garden Grill Chip ’n Dale’s Harvest Feast
Location: EPCOT
Characters (may vary): Chip ‘n Dale, Mickey Mouse, Pluto
Tusker House Donald’s Dining SafariÂ
Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Characters (may vary): Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse
1900 Park Fare — Wish Makers Enchanted DiningÂ
Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (Magic Kingdom Area Resort)
Characters (may vary): Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Tiana
Hollywood and Vine Minnie’s Seasonal Dine*
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Characters (may vary): Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto
*The theme of Minnie’s Seasonal Dine changes throughout the year, with a tribute to the Silver Screen kicking off the year (January 4- February 28, 2022), followed by the Springtime Dine (March 1 – May 30, 2022), then a beach party scene for the Summertime Dine (May 31 – August 11). Fall’s Halloween Dine (August 12 – November 7, 2022) and the holiday season’s Holiday Dine (starting on November 8, 2022) wrap up the year!
Even More Information About Character Meals in Disney World
Looking for even more details regarding Character Meals? Erin Foster created this go-to guide for choosing which character meal is best for you and your travel companions — be that your family, friends, or no companions at all! Click on the links below based on what criteria you value most when it comes to planning a Character Meal:
Disney World Character Meals by Character
Disney World Character Meals by Price
Disney World Character Meals by Time of Day
Disney World Character Meals by Noise Level
Disney World Character Meals by Food Quality and Cuisine
Disney World Character Meals by Food Options and Serving Style
Disney World Character Meals by Travel Time
For more information about Dining in Disney, check out our Disney Dining FAQ pages!
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