Character Dining at Disney World is a great way to enjoy a delicious sit-down meal, while having the Characters come to you. Learn 5 places to Dine With Mickey Mouse At Disney World, after all it all started with a mouse. Do note, reservations are highly recommended for all dining locations mentioned (make at 180 days prior to visit).
You do not have to be staying at the Disney Resort to dine at the restaurant. In fact, Character Dining at the Resorts is a great plan for a non-park day.
Chef Mickey’s
Dine at Chef Mickey’s inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort. As the name suggests, characters will be in their Chef attire. Diners can meet & greet with the Fab 5: Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy. This all you care to enjoy buffet may just include song and dance too. Plus, guests enjoy incredible views of Bay Lake and the monorail going by.
Garden Grill Restaurant
Enjoy Chip n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant in Epcot. Characters include Chip & Dale and friends (usually Mickey is one). Character dining is offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests will enjoy all you care to eat, while the restaurant slowly rotates as you eat giving guests different views into Living with the Land. Plus, some of the food is fresh from the Living with the Land greenhouse.
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ is a lively dinner show, fun for the whole family. See Mickey & friends in their country western outfit. The Characters go out and mingle with guests at different times throughout the night for photos & autographs. Characters include Chip & Dale, Mickey, Minnie and Goofy. Plus, enjoy all you care to eat BBQ.
Ohana
Found at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, is ‘Ohana, a favorite buffet to many. Guests can meet & greet with Lilo & Stitch and friends during dining at the Best Friends Breakfast. Additional characters usually include Mickey & Pluto. Enjoy all you can to enjoy American breakfast with Polynesian flavors, the Stitch Juice is a must try!
Tusker House Restaurant
Found in the Africa area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Tusker House Restaurant. Enjoy African flavors during a dinner buffet with Safari Donald and friends. Meet & Greet with Mickey Mouse (& more) in their Safari outfits.
Learn more about Walt Disney World Dining and get suggestions for where to eat, how to use the Disney Dining Plan and more.
Leah says
Looking to save some money with a family of 4 before going in July6 2022
Erica Bernas says
Mickey isn’t at the Cape May Cafe but he is at the ‘Ohana for breakfast.