Disney World Character Dining Guide
- Jun 11
- 8 min read
Updated June 2026
Character dining at Disney World is a unique and magical experience that allows guests to enjoy a meal while meeting some of their favorite Disney characters. These dining experiences take place at table service restaurants throughout the parks and resorts.
Character dining is one of the best ways to meet your favorite characters in a lower stress, limited wait environment. The characters make their way around the dining room, stopping at each table to greet guests, sign autographs, and pose for photos. Each character visits your table individually, giving your family dedicated time for photos, autographs, and special interactions, all while you sit back and enjoy your meal!
There are currently 12 character dining experiences available at Walt Disney World, with options located throughout the theme parks and resort hotels, plus one additional experience at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando just outside Disney property.
Resort-based character meals are an excellent choice for rest days since they don't require park admission, allowing you to enjoy the Disney magic without using a park ticket. Character dining inside the parks offers its own unique appeal, with immersive settings like castles, grand lodges, and themed restaurants. These meals also provide a welcome break from the Florida heat, giving you a chance to relax in air conditioning while enjoying great food and character interactions. Keep in mind that dining locations inside the parks do require valid park admission.
This Disney World Character Dining Guide covers all current Disney character meals available across Walt Disney World Resort.
Reservation Information
Reservation Tip: Character dining reservations can book up 60 days in advance, especially Cinderella's Royal Table, Topolino's Terrace, Story Book Dining, and Chef Mickey's. We recommend booking as soon as your reservation window opens.
Important to note: Pricing listed is subject to change at any time. Child pricing is only good for kids ages 3-9 years old.
Character Dining in the Parks (Park Admission Required)
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Dine in Cinderella’s Castle and meet some of your favorite princesses. You will meet Cinderella in the atrium for photos before being led upstairs to your table.
Park: Magic Kingdom
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 2 Table Service Credits
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $76 per Adult and $47 per Child
Lunch & Dinner: $80 per Adult and $54 per Child
Cuisine: Prix-Fixed Menu
Characters usually include: Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine, and Merida
This dining reservation requires full payment at time of booking.
Crystal Palace
Welcome to Hundred-Acre Wood where you will enjoy meeting Pooh and friends while enjoying a delicious buffet meal in a Victorian greenhouse
Park: Magic Kingdom
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $54 per Adult and $35 per Child
Lunch & Dinner: $64 per Adult and $44 per Child
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Buffet
Characters usually include: Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore
Fun Fact: One of the only places at Disney World where you can get churro Mickey waffles for breakfast
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Dine in a medieval castle and meet some of your favorite princesses.
Park: Epcot
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit for breakfast and 2 Table Service Credits for lunch or dinner
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $62 per Adult and $39 per Child
Lunch & Dinner: $69 per Adult and $46 per Child
Cuisine: Norwegian-inspired family platters
Characters usually include: Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, Aurora
Garden Grill Restaurant
Dine in a rotating restaurants with views of Living with the Land while enjoying delicious food with many of the veggies grown in Living with the Land
Park: Epcot
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $49 per Adult and $33 per Child
Lunch & Dinner: $62 per Adult and $42 per Child
Cuisine: Family Style - American with some ingredients fresh from Living with the Land
Characters usually include: Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale
Fun Fact: The restaurant rotates so you will be able to see scenes from Living with the Land during your meal including the rainforest, farmhouse, thunderstorm, sandstorm, and prairie. Must do for Living with the Land fans.
Hollywood & Vine
Enter an art deco cafeteria where you can meet Minnie and friends while enjoying an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet filled with American classics.
Park: Hollywood Studios
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $49 per Adult and $33 per Child
Lunch & Dinner: $64 per Adult and $44 per Child
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Buffet with focus on American dishes
Characters usually include: Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto
Fun Fact: Their attire will change depending on the time of year you visit: Silver Screen, Summer, Halloween, or Holiday
Tusker House
Dine on all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet African and American inspired dishes in the lively Harambe marketplace. Take the time to check out the amazing artwork located throughout the restaurant.
Park: Animal Kingdom
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $52 per Adult and $35 per Child
Lunch & Dinner: $64 per Adult and $42 per Child
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Buffet - African-inspired American
Characters usually include: Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Mickey in their safari attire
Character Dining at the Resorts
Character dining at the resorts are great for rest days and arrival/departure days. You get Disney magic without needing park admission.
This is a crowd favorite with French and Italian inspired delicious entrees with incredible views from the patio and meeting Mickey and friends in their artistic attire.
Resort: Riviera
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $54 per Adult and $35 per Child
Cuisine: Prix-Fixed Menu with French and Italian inspired dishes
Characters usually include: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy in artist attire
Cape May Cafe
Enjoy an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet breakfast with Daisy and friends in their beach outfits.
Resort: Beach Club
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $49 per Adult and $33 per Child
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Buffet - American cuisine
Characters usually include: Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy in beach outfits
‘Ohana
Enjoy an all-you-care-to-enjoy family style breakfast with Lilo and Stitch
Resort: Polynesian
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $53 per Adult and $33 per Child
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Family Style- American cuisine
Characters usually include: Stitch, Lilo, Mickey, and Pluto
Chef Mickey’s
Soak up an energetic atmosphere with the monorail passing above while enjoying a breakfast or dinner all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet.
Resort: Contemporary
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $59 per Adult and $38 per Child
Dinner: $69 per Adult and $44 per Child
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Buffet - American cuisine
Characters usually include: Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald in chef attire
1900 Park Fare
Join your favorite Disney wish-makers in this whimsical atmosphere while enjoying American dishes at the all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet.
Resort: Grand Floridian
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 1 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $58 per Adult and $37 per Child
Dinner: $69 per Adult and $44 per Child
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Buffet - American cuisine
Characters usually include: Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Princess Tiana
Fun Fact: 1900 Park Fare is known for its Strawberry Soup so make sure you give it a try
Story Book Dining at Artist Point
Enter a rustic garden inspired by Snow White where you will enjoy fancy American inspired dishes. You will meet the Evil Queen for a photo while Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy visit your tables.
Resort: Wilderness Lodge
Dining Plan: 2026/2027 dining plans requires 2 Table Service Credit
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Dinner: $69 per Adult and $43 per Child
Cuisine: Prix-Fixe Menu with elegant American cuisine
Characters usually include: Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen
Caution: Make sure to review the menu before booking to ensure kids of all ages will find something they like.
Ravello
Indulge in a scrumptious breakfast buffet while meeting Mickey and pals on select days
Resort: Four Seasons
Dining Plan: Not Accepted
Pricing (does not include tax and gratuity and is subject to change)
Breakfast: $56 per Adult and $36 per Child
Timing: Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals event on Thursday and Saturday mornings only
Cuisine: All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Buffet - American cuisine
Characters usually include: Goofy, Minnie, and Mickey
Fun Fact: This is probably the least visited character meal given it is located at a non-Disney property.
Disney World Character Dining FAQs
Is character dining worth it? Yes, I believe character dining is worth it. It is a great way to meet your favorite characters without waiting in long lines while also enjoying a great meal. I personally enjoy doing character meals at resorts on rest days.
If you are not a character person, then skip character meals and enjoy other options.
What restaurants can I meet princesses?
You can meet princesses at Cinderella's Royal Table, Akershus, and 1900 Park Fare.
Are the character meals that take 2 table credits worth it?
The character meals requiring 2 table credits are usually not the best use of your dining plan, but still great options for dining. You can always pay out of pocket for these and use your dining plan elsewhere.
Do I need park tickets to go to character meals?
You need a park ticket if going to a character meal located inside one of the four parks. If you are going to a character meal at a resort, you do not need a ticket.
What is your favorite character meal?
This answer will vary by person, but my personal favorite is Topolino's Terrace. The food is amazing, the views from the balcony are stunning, and the characters in their artistic attire can only be seen here.
My favorite princess meal is at Akershus because I love the Norwegian inspired food and eating in a medieval castle is pretty great.
Do you actually get to interact with the characters much?
This will vary by restaurant and time of year, but I have found that you can get great interactions with characters during the meals. You get one on one time with them and sometimes you even get to see them twice.
Do characters sign autographs at character dining?
Yes! The characters will sign their autographs at the different character dining locations. Some locations will also provide a character signature card for a souvenir.
Character dining is one of the most magical ways to add extra Disney memories to your vacation. From breakfast with Mickey to dining inside Cinderella Castle, these experiences combine great food with unforgettable character interactions that guests of all ages can enjoy.
Not sure which character meal is right for your family? I'd be happy to help! Reach out to me or my friends at Willow and Wand for assistance planning and booking your Disney World vacation.
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