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Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Storybook Dining at Artist Point is one of the more recent additions to the Disney character dining options. During this FABULOUS experience located inside the Wilderness Lodge Resort, everything from the food and drink, to the atmosphere, to the character interactions are worth checking out. During this dinner-only event, you are transported into an enchanted forest for a meal with Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen. As is standard for most character dining experiences, Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy will make their way to your table for a greeting and pictures; at some point during your meal, you will be escorted over to meet the Evil Queen in her “lair” where a Photo Pass Photographer will be watching to ensure the Queen’s malicious faces are captured on camera. This is the ONLY place you can...

Enjoy a lively, all-you-care-to-eat buffet with Disney Friends in a bright, happy atmosphere! Chef Mickey’s is located inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort, near the Magic Kingdom and is a popular table service dining location for guests. As the monorail whizzes by through the hotel, Disney Characters mingle with guests for photos and autographs and periodically lead diners in an upbeat song and dance, complete with napkin twirling! Guests at Chef Mickey’s may meet such Disney Characters as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet offers American, family-friendly fare for breakfast, brunch or dinner! For those guests on a dining plan, Chef Mickey’s is one table service credit. Breakfast Hours are 7:00 am - 11:15 am and cost $50.00 plus tax per adult, $33.00 plus tax per child. Breakfast features ham, potatoes, hickory-smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, an array of fruit, as well as a Disney favorite - Mickey shaped waffles! ...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. You and your family can join Safari Donald Duck and his friends at this colorful Harambe marketplace for a WILD, all-you-care-to-eat buffet. From breakfast and lunch to the family-style dinner buffet, you will find a wide array of offerings, all brimming with African flavor. Tusker House is located in Africa, inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so you will need a valid park ticket to dine here. This dining location is one table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan (when available) and is a character dining location. All characters are dressed in their best safari outfits, which adds to the fun! Guests have the opportunity to interact with their favorite Disney characters, who make their way through the marketplace, stopping for autographs and photos with each table. Our kids loved this unique dining lo...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Trattoria al Forno is a wonderful restaurant located at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort that offers casual Italian dining. Trattoria al Forno is located at a resort so you don’t need to have a park ticket to be able to enjoy this dining experience. Another plus is transportation. Because of the location, this restaurant is within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios. It is located closer to the front entrance of Hollywood Studios so if you are at your resort, the easiest way to get to this restaurant is to take Disney transportation to Hollywood Studios and then walk all the way to the Boardwalk, take the Skyliner to Epcot’s International Gateway and walk the short distance to the Boardwalk, or take the ferry boat to the Boardwalk. Trattoria al Forno takes one dining credit for those on the dini...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. 1900 Park Fare is currently unavailable during the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort.  The 1900 Park Fare Restaurant is a fantastic place to be if you desire a character meal experience from multiple Disney movies! Located off the main lobby area of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, you can have an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast buffet with Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Pooh, or a dinner hosted by Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella. Since this restaurant is located in a Disney resort, you will not need a valid park admission to dine here.   The Supercalifragilistic Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 11:50am and includes traditional “Disney breakfast” options like Mickey waffles, made-to-order omelets, bacon, house...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Topolino’s Terrace is one of the newest dining locations on Disney property, located atop the recently-opened Riviera Resort. This dining location features characters at breakfast and is transformed into a signature dining experience for dinner. Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM until 12:15 PM and offers a prix fixe menu. Your meal will start off with a palette of fresh-baked pastries accompanied by house-made jam, honey butter, and chocolate-hazelnut spread. Each guest will select an entree from a list that includes, but is not limited to, quiche, a waffle, and the house favorite butchers steak. Children ages 3-9 have a choice of scrambled eggs, fruit with yogurt, and Mickey waffle dippers. Coffee, tea, juice, and fountain beverages are included in the price, while specialty beverages are offered at an...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Cape May Café, located in Disney’s Beach Club Resort, is a great place for a beachy buffet! Guests staying at other resorts might consider dining here on a day that you’re visiting Epcot or Hollywood Studios as the resort is easy to access from those parks. If you are heading to Beach Club from your resort, you will need to either drive or visit a theme park or Disney Springs to grab Disney transportation over to the Beach Club.   Reservations are recommended at this restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. Cape May Café hosts Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast from 7:30am to 11:30am and you’ll typically see Minnie, Mickey, Donald, and Daisy stopping by tables in their beach attire. The buffet offers many options and includes: baked goods, pastries, Mickey waffles, fruit, eggs, sliced meats, hot be...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Ohana is a special and unique dining experience found at the Polynesian Hotel at Disney World in Florida. Not staying at the Polynesian Hotel—NO problem! You can still dine at Ohana! Breakfast and Dinner are available at Ohana, and you can pay out of pocket or use one credit per person on the Disney dining plan, Disney plus dining plan, or the Deluxe dining plan (when available). Please note that the Quick Service credits are NOT an option to use at this dining location. As of this writing, breakfast will cost $45/Adult and $29/Child plus gratuities. Dinner will cost $59/Adult and $38/Child plus gratuities and any adult beverages (soft drinks are included). If you save room or arrive early, maybe stop at the Pineapple Lanai for an infamous Dole Whip---located just outside the lobby at this hotel! A gre...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Hollywood and Vine is the place to be if you have Disney Junior loving kiddos! Located in the Echo Lake area of Hollywood Studios, you can have an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet with Disney Junior friends in the morning, or Minnie and friends in the afternoon and evening. Since this restaurant is in Hollywood Studios, you will need valid park admission to dine here. Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 10:30am and includes favorites like Mickey waffles, made-to-order omelets, pastries, and fresh fruit.  Throughout your breakfast, you’ll be greeted by Disney Junior stars usually including Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Roadster Racer Goofy (subject to change). They’ll come around right to your table for photos and autographs! On the Disney Dining Plan (not currently available), Hollywood ...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is temporarily unavailable but will reopen November 4. 2022.   If you are looking for a fun and unique take on a character breakfast and you have a princess lover in your group, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is perfect for your family! This is the one of the only restaurants that offer the chance to meet all your favorite Disney Princesses in one place. You can expect to meet Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, and Ariel. Reservations are strongly suggested to be made 60 days in advance for the best options to plan your day at EPCOT. Please note, that you will need valid park admission to dine here. Akershus is located at EPCOT in the Norway Pavilion of the World Showcase. There is typically a line that is formed at the entrance into Norway, which is o...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. The Garden Grill is a favorite character dining experience tucked away in The Land pavilion at Epcot. Farmer Mickey, Pluto, Chip and Dale make the rounds to greet guests at this rotating restaurant. Guests are invited to dine on a family style meal while the restaurant rotates through scenes of the Living with the Land attraction. Characters are available at lunch and dinner. Lunch is offered from 11:30 AM until 3:40 PM. Finally, Dinner is served beginning at 3:45 PM and goes until 8:00 PM. Lunch and dinner are served family style. Garden salad, Barbecue-roasted chicken, Spoon Bread, Grilled Beef, Seasonal Vegetables, and Mashed Potatoes are on the menu for lunch and dinner. A seasonal dessert is a great way to top off your meal. We’ve enjoyed apple crisp and berry short cake at recent visits. Some of t...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. The Crystal Palace is one of three character dining locations found within the gates of the Magic Kingdom (the others being Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table - you can learn more about that on our last post! ). Located on Main Street USA not far from Adventureland, it’s a nice place to sit down and enjoy a meal. It is also the only location in all of Disney property where you can dine with Winnie the Pooh and friends. Characters are available for all three meals served at the Crystal Palace. (Breakfast: 8 am- 10:45 am; Lunch: 11:30 am- 2:55 pm; or Dinner: 3:00 pm - 7 pm). The buffet offerings are standard for Disney character dining--American fare with a few “fun” salad options, a butcher’s station, a “kids” food buffet option (but don’t judge me for taking the Mac & Cheese), and a deliciou...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Dining inside Cinderella’s Castle is a dream of all princesses, no matter the age. At the age of 42, this dream finally came true for me and my sister! Cinderella’s Royal Table is one of, if not the most popular table service dining location at Walt Disney World. Booking your reservation at the 60 day mark is crucial to guarantee your spot at a table inside Cinderella’s Castle. Cinderella’s Royal Table is located in Fantasyland, inside the Magic Kingdom. When checking in for your reservation, simply enter the walkway which travels through Cinderella’s Castle. Here you will find the check in desk for Cinderella’s Royal Table. This is a character dining, fine/signature dining experience. On the Disney Dining Plan or the Deluxe Dining Plan, (not currently available) breakfast, lunch and dinner will cost yo...