Cape May Cafe at Disney's Beach Club: Character Breakfast vs. Seafood Dinner
Updated October 2026
Cape May Cafe at Disney's Beach Club Resort is two restaurants in one. In the morning, it's Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast, an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet with Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy in their beach attire. In the evening, it's a New England-style seafood buffet with clam chowder, steamed shellfish, paella, and a carving station.
Not sure which to book? This guide covers both, with prices, menus, and tips.
Quick verdict: This is a fun, easy to get character breakfast, which is great for families and located outside the parks so no park ticket needed. If you enjoy seafood, the dinner is a great option.
Cape May Cafe Quick Facts
Location: Disney's Beach Club Resort (no park ticket needed)
Characters at Breakfast: Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy in beach attire
Dining Style: All-you-care-to-enjoy buffet
Meal Types: Breakfast, Dinner
Dining Plan Credits: 1 table service credit
Discounts: Annual Passholders, DVC members, and Disney Rewards Visa cardholders get 10% off
Getting There:
Cape May Cafe is located at Disney's Beach Club Resort, which is located steps away from the Epcot International Gateway entrance.
From Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom: Bus to Beach Club or Yacht Club
From Epcot: Walk out the International Gateway Entrance
From Hollywood Studios: Take boat to Beach Club or enjoy a longer walk along the path to BoardWalk area
From Resorts: If staying at BoardWalk, Swan or Dolphin, walk or take boat. For other resorts, it is easiest to take Minnie Van, Uber, or Lyft.
Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast
Minine's Beach Bash features Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy in their best beach attire. They stop by your table for photos, hugs, and autographs, and there's even a surfing party. That said, the full rotation does take time, so you should plan for at least 90 minutes, and closer to 2 hours during busier dining times.
It is always fun to meet these characters with one on one interactions at your table in outfits you will not see anywhere else.
The Breakfast Food at Cape May Cafe
Breakfast is an all-you-care-to-enjoy American buffet.
Salted caramel beach buns (a Cape May signature)
Mickey-shaped waffles
Scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage
Seasoned potatoes
Omelets
Cheddar biscuits and gravy
Oatmeal and grits
Carving stations
Fresh fruit
We had wonderful interactions with the characters at Cape May Cafe during breakfast and we all enjoyed the standard American breakfast buffet. This is a great option if you want a laid back breakfast outside of the park with picky eaters.
Cape May Cafe Dinner
Dinner is a New England clambake-inspired buffet. There are no characters, so it's a good option for adults, couples, and seafood lovers. While I personally am not a big seafood person, my clients and colleagues have enjoyed their seafood heavy meals here.
The Dinner Food
Dinner is all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet including:
Soups and salads: New England clam chowder, plant-based seasonal soup, Caesar salad, seasonal salad, and seafood pasta salad
Seafood: New England traditional steam boil with clams, mussels, shrimp, corn, and red potatoes; Captain's fried seafood selection; peel-and-eat shrimp; and sustainable catch of the day
Meat and more: Carving station, roasted chicken, and paella
Dessert: Chef's dessert selection with Cape May signature bonbons
Kids: Pizza, macaroni and cheese, chicken, and pasta
Plant-based options available
Extra cost: Snow crab legs are $29 per pound.
Price & Value
Pricing can change, but here is the current cost as of October 2026.
Breakfast Menu: $52 per adult and $35 per kid or 1 table service credit
Dinner Menu: $52 per adult and $30 per kid or 1 table service credit
For those with the table-service dining plan, this is a good use of your table service credits.
Breakfast vs. Dinner: Which Should You Book?
Book breakfast if:
You want to meet Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy
You have young kids
You want to start your Epcot day close by
Book dinner if:
You love seafood
You want a more filling meal
Characters aren't a priority
You want a more affordable seafood meal
Who Is This Best For?
Perfect For:
Families with young kids (breakfast)
Seafood lovers (dinner)
Big eaters
Guests staying at or near Epcot
Large groups. The buffet works for varied tastes.
May Not Be Ideal For:
Guests who don't like buffets
Anyone who wants a quick meal
Guests who don't eat seafood (dinner)
Pros & Cons
Pros
All-you-care-to-enjoy at both meals
Characters at breakfast
Good value for seafood at dinner
Close to Epcot
Plant-based options
Cons
No characters at dinner
Buffet style
Tips & Tricks
Want to make the most of your reservation?
1.Book Early
Reservations open 60 days before your resort check-in day. They start at 6AM and can disappear quickly, especially during busy seasons.
2.Try the Specialties Try the beach buns at breakfast and the seafood specialites at dinner.
3.Give Yourself Time Breakfast and dinner will likely take at least 90 minutes so make sure you have the time and enjoy the air conditioned time off your feet
4.Have your Cameras Ready Have your cameras ready to capture the fun with the characters.
FAQs
Does Cape May Cafe have characters at dinner? No. Characters only appear at breakfast.
Which characters are at Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast? Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy in their beach attire.
Do I need a park ticket? No. Cape May Cafe is at the Beach Club Resort.
Is Cape May Cafe hard to book? It is one of the easier character meals to get, but I still suggest booking as soon as possible. Reservations open 60 days in advance.
Are crab legs included?
Snow crab legs cost extra at $29 per pound.
Are there plant-based or allergy-friendly options?
Yes. Talk to a Cast Member about allergy needs.
How many dining plan credits does it use? One table service credit for breakfast or dinner.
Is it good for kids? Both breakfast and dinner have kids classics available including pizza, macaroni and cheese, chicken, and pasta.
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