Did you know you can still meet characters, even with no ticket to the parks? This is possible with Character Dining. Many Walt Disney World Resorts offer Character dining and experiences. This is an excellent way to spend a non-park day, meet with Characters and experience the atmosphere of a different Walt Disney World resort.
1. 1900 Park Fare
Visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to find 1900 Park Fare. The Supercalifragilistic Breakfast is an all-you-can-eat buffet. Guests can dine on custom omelets, mickey-shaped waffles and more.
Characters:
- Mary Poppins
- Alice in Wonderland
- The Mad Hatter
- Tigger
- Winnie the Pooh
Or for dinner at 1900 Park Fare, experience Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. Dine on salad, pasta, seafood and more at this royal ball dinner.
Characters:
- Cinderella
- Prince Charming
- Step-sisters of Cinderella
2. Cape May Cafe
Visit Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Here, guests will find Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast. This is your chance to see Characters decked out in their beach gear. Serving scrambled eggs, sausage, Mickey waffles and more.
Characters:
- Minnie
- Goofy
- Donald
3. Chef Mickey’s
Travel to Disney’s Contemporary Resort to find Chef Mickey’s. Meet the classic characters here, dressed in their chef hats, with views of Bay Lake. Dine on an all-you-care-to-eat buffet for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
Characters:
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Pluto
- Donald Duck
- Goofy
4. Disney’s Perfectly Princess Tea
Feel like a princess at Disney’s Perfectly Princess Tea inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The cost for the party for (1 adult, 1 child) is $197.32. That price includes a special 18-inch Princess Aurora doll, a ribbon tiara, princess link bracelet, fresh rose, special princess scrapbook page and a Best Friends Certificate and more. This experience is for guests ages 3-9.
Characters:
- Princess Aurora
photo: Suzanne M.
5. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ
The campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is home to Mickey’s Backyard BBQ. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ offers music, all-you-care-to-eat BBQ food, character interactions such as line dancing, plus posing for photos and autographs.
Characters:
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Goofy
- Chip ‘n Dale
6. ‘Ohana
Find ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for Best Friends Breakfast. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with Polynesian flavors. Try Hawaiian pork sausages, Island-style fried potatoes, fresh fruits and more. Plus, the Stitch Juice is a must try!
Characters:
- Lilo
- Stitch
- Mickey
- Pluto
7. Trattoria al Forno
Experience the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Disney’s Boardwalk. Start your morning with freshly baked pastires, fresh fruits, Frittatas, pancakes and more. Enjoy meet and greets with Characters from Disney’s Rapunzel and The Little Mermaid.
Characters:
- Ariel
- Prince Eric
- Rapunzel
- Flynn Rider
* Advanced Dining Reservations recommended for whichever you choose.
*All characters are subject to change.
Learn more about Walt Disney World Dining and get suggestions for where to eat, how to use the Disney Dining Plan and more.