Do you have a large family with varying ages? Learn which Character Dining options at Disney are best for the whole family, with something everyone will enjoy. Factors include theming, Characters, food and more! Learn the top 5 Best Walt Disney World Character Dining For The Whole Family. Which Character meal is your family’s favorite?
1. Be Our Guest
Be Our Guest is found in Fantasyland of Magic Kingdom. A park ticket is required to enter the park to dine here. Also note, only dinner is a Character dining experience. The dinner dining experience includes French inspired foods on a prix fixe, 3 course menu. Guests will start with an appetizer, the French onion soup is delicious. Then guests have their choice of a main course such as filet mignon, seafood bouillabaisse and more. Guests 9 & under have a special kids menu to choose from, including kid favorites such as macaroni and cheese. Do not forget to save room for dessert, the Grey stuff is a must. The whole family will enjoy dining in the Beast’s Castle, in one of the 3 highly themed rooms. Plus, an encounter with the Beast is waiting for you at the end of dinner!
Cost: $60 adults (ages 10 & up) and $36 children (age 3-9). Price excludes tax & gratuity. This is a 2 table meal entitlement (per person) for guests on the dining plan.
2. Chef Mickey’s
For an upbeat all you care to enjoy buffet for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Chef Mickey’s is located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, with views of Bay Lake. This Character dining experience offers meet & greets with classic Disney characters such as: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck or Goofy. No visit to Disney World is complete without a photo with Mickey. Guests will dine on classic American cuisine, the Mickey waffles at breakfast are a must. Plus, end your meal with a visit to the sundae bar, appealing for kids of all ages!
Cost: $47.53-$55.00 adults and $27.23-$33.00 (children). Tax is included in price, gratuity is not. This is one dining credit for those on the dining plan.
3. Ohana’
Ohana’ means family, making this the perfect location for families to gather. This eatery is located in the tropical Polynesian Village Resort. Choose the Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch for a tasty and fun dining experience to start your day. Guests will dine on cuisine favorites such as fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, Hawaiian-style ham and more. Try the Stitch Juice! While you are dining, Lilo & Stitch and friends will come to your table for photos & autographs. This is an all you care to eat family-style meal.
Cost: $40.20-$48.59 for adults and $24.10-$28.23 (children). Tax is included in price, gratuity is not. This is one dining credit for those on the dining plan.
4. Trattoria al Forno
Found on Disney’s Boardwalk is Trattoria al Forno, offering a character breakfast. The whole family will love that the Characters include not only Disney Princesses, their Princes join as well! Guests could meet Rapunzel & Flynn Ryder and Ariel and Prince Eric. This is a newer Character dining experience, opening in April, 2017. Breakfast includes a delicious starter & entrée, plus pastries to share. The buttermilk pancakes are a great option, coming with bacon or sausage. For something different, try a Frittata or Breakfast calzone for a meal to start your day. Then, spend some time on the Boardwalk as a family. There are shops to explore, pretty views and carnival style games (extra cost), fun for kids of all ages.
Cost: $34 (adults) and $20 (children), tax & tip excluded.
5. Tusker House
Tusker House Restaurant is located in Africa at Animal Kingdom, valid park admission is required to enter. Dine with Safari theming and see classic Disney Characters in their safari attire. Guests will meet and greet with Safari Donald Duck and friends for breakfast, lunch or a family-style dinner buffet. Cuisine is inspired by African flavors. Breakfast include cinnamon rolls, croissants, Simba & Nala waffles, seasonal fruit, Banana Bread Pudding and more. Lunch and Dinner includes Vegetarian options, Salmon, fresh breads and much more. Be sure to grab a fastpass for Kilimanjaro Safaris, nearby.
Cost: $30-$42 for adults and $18-$25 for children, tax & tip not included.
All prices and characters are subject to change.
Thanks, Sara A.
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