'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian: Character Breakfast vs. Dinner (Which Should You Book?)
Updated October 2026
Want a family-style feast at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort? 'Ohana is two meals in one. In the morning, it's the Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and Pluto. In the evening, it's a character-free, all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner of grilled meats, noodles, and bread pudding, with a possible view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
Not sure whether breakfast or dinner is right for your trip? This guide covers both, with prices, menus, and tips.
Quick verdict: If you are looking for a fun character meal at the only place at Disney World to meet Lilo, the breakfast is perfect for you. If you are looking for great food without needing characters, the dinner is best for you.
'Ohana Quick Facts
Location: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Characters at Breakfast: Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, Pluto
Dining Style: All-you-care-to-enjoy, family-style platters
Meal Types: Breakfast, Dinner
Dinner: No Characters
Dining Plan Credits: 1 table service credit
Discounts: Annual Passholders
Getting There:
'Ohana is located at Disney's Polynesian Resort, which is a Magic Kingdom area resort.
From Magic Kingdom: Monorail or ferry
From Epcot: Take monorail to Transportation and Ticketing Center and then switch to resort line
From Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom: Take bus to Polynesian Resort
From Resorts: Either take transportation to Magic Kingdom and monorail/ferry over or grab a Minnie Van/Lyft/Uber to Polynesian.
'Ohana Character Breakfast
The Best Friends Breakfast features Lilo and Stitch, joined by Mickey Mouse in his Hawaiian shirt and Pluto. They stop by your table for photos, hugs, and autographs, and there's a little conga-line-style dance around the room. 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.
Stitch was my niece's favorite character interaction of the entire trip. He made her feel incredibly special and, while it took almost 2 hours to meet them all, we loved this experience.
The Breakfast Food at 'Ohana
Breakfast is an all-you-care-to-enjoy American breakfast with Polynesian flavors, served family-style.
Freshly made pineapple-coconut breakfast bread
Fresh fruit
'Ohana Breakfast Skillet with scrambled eggs, Hawaiian-style ham with pineapple compote, pork sausage links, island-style fried potatoes, and warm biscuits
Mickey-shaped and Stitch waffles
Plant Based Option
Fresh fruit
Cinnamon sugar doughnuts
'Ohana Plant-Based Breakfast Skillet with scrambled "eggs", "sausage", fried island-style potatoes, and character-shaped waffles
This is the only place I know of that serves Stitch waffles! The rest of the food is delicious, especially the breakfast bread and ham with pineapple compote. Add in the POG (passion orange guava) juice and it is a great breakfast assortment.
'Ohana Dinner
Dinner has no characters, but you may get live music from a strolling musician. 'Ohana is also known for a Hawaiian twist on churrascaria-style service, with platters of grilled meat brought to your table. If you book the right time, you may be able to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from your table.
The Dinner Food
Dinner is all-you-care-to-enjoy and served in courses.
Starters: Signature 'Ohana bread with honey butter and a mixed greens salad
'Ohana Dinner Skillet: Pork dumplings in garlic-chili sauce, honey-coriander chicken wings, wood-fire grilled black pepper-teriyaki beef, grilled shrimp with 'Ohana seasoning, grilled chicken with guava-pineapple glaze, and the famous 'Ohana noodles with teriyaki and stir-fried vegetables
Dessert: 'Ohana bread pudding à la mode with homemade caramel sauce
(Don't judge me for missing the photo of the main course...we were hungry)
Plant Based Option
Starters: Rolls and mixed greens salad
'Ohana Plant-Based Dinner Skillet: 'Ohana noodles with teriyaki, stir-fry vegetables, and edamame dumplings tossed in garlic-chili sauce, guava-pineapple glazed "chicken," plant-based sausage, and black pepper-teriyaki plant-based beef and broccoli
Dessert: Plant-based bread pudding with soy-based frozen dessert
Drinks: Tropical cocktails and mocktails cost extra. The Lapu Lapu in a pineapple is one to know about.
We really enjoyed the food here especially the famous noodles. They had a musician walking through the restaurant playing the ukelele to set the vibe. I recommend dinner at 'Ohana for the food and vie.
Price & Value
Pricing can change, but here is the current cost as of October 2026.
Breakfast Menu: $58 per adult and $36 per kid or 1 table service credit
Lunch and Dinner Menu: $69 per adult and $46 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 Lilo, Stitch, and Mickey
You have young kids
You'd like to use a table service credit on a character meal
Book dinner if:
You want a bigger, more filling meal
You love grilled meats and noodles
You want a relaxed sit-down dinner, potentially with a view (not guaranteed)
Characters aren't important to you
Who Is This Best For?
Perfect For:
Families with young kids (breakfast)
Lilo and Stitch fans (breakfast)
Big eaters
Special occasions
Fans of Polynesian-inspired food
May Not Be Ideal For:
Guests on a strict budget
Anyone who wants a quick or light meal
Guests short on time. Both meals take a while.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Park ticket not required (outside of parks)
Good food quality
All you care to enjoy at both meals
Characters at breakfast
Fun, tropical atmosphere
Cons
Pricey
Time consuming
No characters at dinner
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 often disappear quickly, especially during busy seasons.
2.All You Care to Enjoy The family-style serving is unlimited so go ahead and ask for the extra noodles or bread pudding.
3.Time dinner for the fireworks The view of the fireworks isn't guaranteed during dinner, but you can also schedule it to end before fireworks and catch the view on the beach.
4.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
5.Have your Cameras Ready Have your cameras ready to capture the fun with either characters or the wonderful music.
FAQs
Does 'Ohana have characters at dinner? No. Characters are at breakfast only.
Which characters are at 'Ohana breakfast? Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and Pluto
Is 'Ohana hard to book?
It definitely can be a popular reservation so be ready to book right away. Reservations open 60 days in advance.
Can you see the fireworks from 'Ohana?
Potentially, yes, if eating during the show, but check for current construction impacts. You can also finish dinner before fireworks and enjoy the show from the beach or pool area where they pipe in the music.
Are there plant-based or allergy-friendly options? Yes, at both breakfast and dinner. Talk to a Cast Member about allergy needs.
How many dining plan credits does 'Ohana use? Breakfast and dinner are each 1 table service credit.
Do I need a park ticket? No. 'Ohana is at the Polynesian Resort, not inside a park.
Is dinner or breakfast better for kids? Breakfast has characters for the kids to meet. Dinner is more of a grown-up vibe with more Polynesian inspired foods and music.
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