8 of the Best Character Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

With so many restaurants to choose from, how do you go about deciding which Character Dining will suit you and your group? To give you a helping hand, we’ve put together this useful guide to some of the best places for Character Dining at Walt Disney World Resort.

The best Walt Disney World Resort Character Dining experiences to add a sprinkle of Disney® magic to your meal

How much does Character Dining at Walt Disney World Resort cost?

Pricing varies depending on the restaurant and the meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner). The cost of Character Dining at Walt Disney World Resort starts at $33 for children or $49 for adults for breakfast.

If you have a Disney Dining Plan, you can use your credits for Character Dining.

Best Walt Disney World Resort Character Dining with Mickey and Friends

There are 13 Character Dining locations in total at Walt Disney World Resort, and each one serves a range of delicious cuisines for you to indulge in alongside the main event – the Disney Characters! If you want to meet the star himself, Mickey Mouse as well as his friends, then here are our favourites:

Tusker House Restaurant

If it feels as if you’re on a real safari when you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, then why not stay on theme with this bountiful buffet based on African-inspired flavours? Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll also get the opportunity to spot Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and other friends in the wild!

Where is Tusker House Restaurant? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

What is there to eat at Tusker House Restaurant? The African-inspired buffet includes Simba waffles, Durban chicken, and egg curry with jasmine rice for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, graze on Moroccan-spiced beef, Berbere-marinated pork, spit-roasted herb chicken, and Cape Malay green curry shrimp.

Hollywood & Vine

Choose from Disney Junior Play n’ Dine breakfast or Minnie’s Seasonal Dining for lunch and dinner at this movie-inspired eatery. The littlest members of your party will love breakfast, where there’s food for the whole family, and appearances from Disney Junior Characters including Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, and Roadster Goofy.

Lunch and dinner are seasonal affairs with festive décor and themed outfits. Disney Characters often seen here include the hostess with the mostest Minnie, plus Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy, all dressed up in their seasonal costumes.

Where is Hollywood & Vine? Disney’s Hollywood Studios

What is there to eat at Hollywood & Vine? Breakfast is a plentiful buffet with eggs, an omelette station, pastries, and the star attraction – Mickey-shaped waffles! For lunch and dinner, feast on an array of salads and chilled starters followed by herbed chicken, beef tenderloin, seared salmon, spice-rubbed pork loin, or a plant-based roasted mushroom-farro risotto. And why not finish with something sweet? Mississippi mud pie and seasonal bread pudding are both on the menu.

Chef Mickey’s

We’d recommend Chef Mickey’s as a great place to start your day. Serving contemporary American cuisine, fill yourself up with a tasty all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast before a full day exploring the fantastic Disney® Parks.

You’ll be pleased to know that the famous Mickey-shaped waffles are, of course, on the menu and, even better, you can eat as many of them as you like! Join in the fun with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they burst into song and dance.

Where is Chef Mickey’s? Disney’s Contemporary Resort

What is there to eat at Chef Mickey’s? For breakfast, indulge in a wide selection of fresh fruits, followed by a choice of smoked salmon, ham and cheese frittata, hickory-smoked bacon, Kielbasa sausages, and cheesy potato casserole. If you’d prefer something sweet, head for fluffy pancakes drizzled in maple syrup, French toast, or croissant beignets.

Best Disney Princess Character Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

Little princesses will love meeting the Disney Princesses in these royal restaurants. Dressing as a Disney Princess is optional but encouraged for kids!

Cinderella’s Royal Table

Can you imagine anything more special than being Cinderella’s VIP guest and dining inside the iconic castle with her Disney Princess friends? You’ll be greeted by Cinderella herself in the grand hall before being escorted to the banquet hall for a feast like no other.

Feel as though you’ve stepped right inside a fairy tale as you admire the regal décor of the beautiful stone archways, glistening stained glass windows, and medieval flags which hang from above.

There’s plenty of time to take photos and get autographs from the likes of Rapunzel, Snow White, Princess Aurora, Ariel, and Belle, so make sure you keep your camera handy.

Where is Cinderella’s Royal Table? Magic Kingdom Park

What is there to eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table? For dinner, choose from grilled beef tenderloin, pan-seared chicken over goat’s cheese polenta, or fresh vegetable cous cous. For something sweet, we’d recommend the aptly named ‘The Clock Strikes 12’ dessert – a rich chocolate mousse served with raspberry coulis.

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

Dine in the beautiful Enchanted Forest to the sounds of delightful music inspired by the popular Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It truly is like stepping into a real-life fairy tale.

Get your autograph book at the ready as you’ll enjoy visits from Snow White herself, plus some of the dwarfs, including Dopey and Grumpy. You may even be able to meet The Queen – if you dare!

For grown-ups, there’s a great selection of drinks, including cocktails and mocktails, bottled and draft beer, and a wine list featuring highly rated wines from Oregon and Washington State.

Where is Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

What is there to eat at Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White? Enjoy shared starters and desserts plus an individual main course from a set menu. Choices include Royal Prime Rib Roast, fish of the day, and a vegetarian option with asparagus, leeks, arugula, and gnocchi. Enjoy a sweet finale of the “Poison” Apple, a dark chocolate apple mousse, or the Fairy Tale gooseberry tart and Miner’s Treasures.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Another Disney Princess dining experience inside the Disney Parks, but this time serving up traditional Norwegian cuisine alongside some more familiar dishes. During your meal, you’ll see some of the most-loved Disney Princesses, including Snow White, Cinderella, Princess Aurora, and Ariel.

You’ll dine inside the banquet hall of a beautiful medieval castle with stunning cathedral ceilings and stone archways. Get autographs and take photos with the Disney Characters in an experience you’ll never forget.

Where is Akershus Royal Banquet Hall? EPCOT

What is there to eat at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall? You can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. For dinner, the mouth-watering menu includes Brassert Biff (tender red wine braised beef with roasted garlic mashed potato and vegetables), Tradisjonell Kjøttkake (Norwegian meatballs served with mashed potatoes and Lingonberry sauce), or Kyllingbryst (slow-roasted chicken breast with Applewood smoked bacon and roasted garden vegetables.)

Best breakfast Character Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

There’s no better way to start your day at Walt Disney World Resort than with a delicious breakfast alongside the Disney Characters.

‘Ohana

Enjoy breakfast or dinner at the Polynesian-themed ‘Ohana, where you can indulge in a variety of dishes inspired by Hawaii and the South Pacific. At the Best Friends breakfast, pose for photos with fan-favourites Lilo and Stitch alongside your scrambled eggs! You may also be lucky enough to get a visit from some of the other Disney Characters as you set yourself up for a fun-filled day in the Disney Parks.

At dinner, the dining room is full of tikis and tropical greenery, and adults can sample some fruity cocktails from the bar, although dinner isn’t a Disney Character Dining experience.

Where is ‘Ohana? Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

What is there to eat at ‘Ohana? At breakfast, choose from eggs, breakfast potatoes, Stitch waffles, ham with pineapple, fresh fruits, and breads. You’ll munch on grilled teriyaki beef, spicy shrimp, grilled chicken, and noodles at dinner.

The Crystal Palace

This famous Walt Disney World Resort restaurant is known for its grand appearance with high ceilings, gorgeous topiaries, floral bouquets, and tropical palm trees. The beautiful glass building lets the sunshine through, filling the rooms with light as you enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet with the Disney Characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet will join the guests, visiting each table to stop and take photos. The restaurant is conveniently located between Main Street, U.S.A., and Adventureland and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can dine at any time of the day and still have time to explore Magic Kingdom Park after your meal.

Where is The Crystal Palace? Magic Kingdom Park

What is there to eat at The Crystal Palace? For breakfast, choose from freshly baked pastries, pancakes, waffles, and omelettes. There’s a selection of roasted meats, shrimp, pasta, and salads for dinner. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, make sure you have the soft serve ice cream for dessert.

These are our favourite Character Dining restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort. Bring your appetite, your camera, and your autograph book for an unforgettable experience.

It helps to make dining reservations as far in advance as possible so you don’t miss out. Once you’ve booked your Walt Disney World Resort tickets, it’s time to start planning.

Summary – Best Character Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

1. Tusker House Restaurant
2. Hollywood & Vine
3. The Crystal Palace
4. Cinderella’s Royal Table
5. Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
6. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
7. ‘Ohana
8. Chef Mickey’s