Where to find character dining at Disney World
There’s nothing like grabbing a meal at Disney World with a few good friends – like Mickey, Minnie and Donald.
Much of the character dining buffets and and dinners are geared toward the kids, but don’t let that stop you adults from going to these, it’s a great way to get access for photos and autographs.
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Minnie Mouse giving an autograph. |
When heading to Disney World, reservations can be made by calling, 407-WDW-DINE.
Here is a list of where you can find dining in the theme parks.
Magic Kingdom: Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Cinderella Castle – Breakfast: 8-10:20 a.m., Lunch noon to 3 p.m., Dinner 4 p.m. (closing varies with park closing).
Magic Kingdom: A Buffet With Character at The Crystal Palace with Winnie the Pooh and friends – Breakfast 8-10:30 a.m., Lunch 11:30 a.m to 3 p.m., Dinner from 4 p.m. to closing.
Epcot: Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at The Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land, with Mickey Mouse and friends – Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to closing.
Epcot: Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion, with Belle, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel; Breakfast from 8:30-10:10 a.m., Lunch from 11:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m., Dinner from 4:20-8:40 p.m.
Hollywood Studios: Playhouse Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine featuring Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Handy Manny; Breakfast from 8-11:20 a.m., Lunch from 11:40 a.m.-2:25 p.m.
Animal Kingdom: Donald’s Safari Breakfast and Lunch at Tusker House Restaurant in Harambe, buffet with Donald Duck and friends, Breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m., Lunch from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Here is a list of where you can find dining at all resort hotels.
Beach Club Resort: Beach Club Buffet with Beach Club Goofy and friends, daily at Cape May Café, from 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Contemporary Resort: Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet daily with Mickey and his gang; Breakfast from 7 to 11:30 a.m., Dinner from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Grand Floridian Resort: 1900 Park Fare with Mary Poppins and friends; Breakfast from 8-11:50 a.m.; dinner from 4-9 p.m.
Grand Floridian Resort: Wonderland Tea Party at 1900 Park Fare “tea party” for children with Alice and the Mad Hatter from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Includes Lunch.
Grand Floridian Resort: Disney’s Perfectly Princess Tea at Garden View Tea Room, 10:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Grand Floridian Resort: Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner at 1900 Park Fare, Dinner buffet with Cinderella and friends from 4:30 to 8:20 p.m. daily.
Polynesian Village Resort: `Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch, Mickey and Pluto, 7-11 a.m.
Fort Wilderness Resort: Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue stars The Big Cheese himself, Mickey Mouse, seasonal.