Below is a list of how to get to character meals from your Disney Resort.
If you have a 7:30 – 8:30 am reservation, each resort has a bus that runs early in the morning for those with reservations before the parks open. Ask at the front desk when you check in what time this bus will run and make sure you are out front waiting for it. Just let the driver know which park or resort you have your reservation at. If you miss this bus, you will need to take a taxi to make it to your reservation on time (taxis are usually parked in front of the resort waiting for patrons and the ride will cost approximately $20, or consider an Uber or Minnie Van). If you are driving, you can park at the resort your reservation is at for up to 3 hours.
When you arrive at the park before opening, there will be a turnstile dedicated to those with early reservations. Ask the Cast Member who scans your MagicBand/Ticket where you should go.
How to get to 1900 Park Fare in the Grand Floridian: Take the Magic Kingdom bus from your resort and then transfer to the resort monorail to travel to the Grand Floridian. You need to allow at least 30 minutes to get from Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian. If you need to travel from another park or the resort, allow an additional 45 minutes – 1 hour to get to the Magic Kingdom and then 30 minutes to get to the Grand Floridian.
How to get to Akershus in Epcot: Take the Epcot bus from your resort and then walk back to Norway. If you are traveling to Epcot from a resort or park, allow 1 hour 15 minutes to get to your reservation. If you are already in Epcot, allow yourself 20 minutes to walk to Norway.
How to get to Cape May Cafe in the Beach Club or Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno: If your reservation is after 9 am, you can take a bus or the monorail to Epcot. You would then need to enter Epcot with your park ticket and walk back to the International Gateway to get to the Beach Club Resort.
You can also take a bus to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and then take the boat to the Beach Club. This boat ride does take about 20-30 minutes to get to Beach Club from Hollywood Studios.
Make sure you allow 1.5 hours to get to this character meal. If your reservation is before 9 am, you will need to either take the early morning bus (tell the bus driver where you need to go), a taxi or drive to the Beach Club.
How to get to Chef Mickey’s: Take the Magic Kingdom bus from your resort and then transfer to the resort monorail to travel to the Contemporary. You need to allow at least 30 minutes to get from Magic Kingdom to the Contemporary. If you need to travel from another park or the resort, allow an additional 45 minutes – 1 hour to get to the Magic Kingdom and then 30 minutes to get to the Contemporary.
How to get to Cinderella’s Royal Table: Take the bus, monorail or boat to the Magic Kingdom and then walk back to the castle. If you need to travel to the Magic Kingdom, allow 1 hour 15 minutes. If you are already in the Magic Kingdom, allow yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the castle.
How to get to Crystal Palace: Take the bus, monorail or boat to the Magic Kingdom and then walk back to the restaurant. If you need to travel to the Magic Kingdom, allow 1 hour 15 minutes. If you are already in the Magic Kingdom, allow yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the restaurant.
How to get to Garden Grill: Take the Epcot bus from your resort and then walk back to The Land Pavilion. If you are traveling to Epcot from a resort or park, allow 1 hour 15 minutes to get to your reservation. If you are already in Epcot, allow yourself 20 minutes to walk to this restaurant.
How to get to Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood Studios: Take a bus from your resort or another park to Hollywood Studios. If your reservation is before 9 am, you will need to either take the early morning bus, a taxi or drive to Hollywood Studios. Allow yourself at least 1 hour 15 minutes to get to this reservation or just 15 minutes to walk to it if you are already in Hollywood Studios.
How to get to ‘Ohanas: Take the Magic Kingdom bus from your resort and then transfer to the resort monorail to travel to the Polynesian. You need to allow at least 30 minutes to get from Magic Kingdom to the Polynesian. If you need to travel from another park or the resort, allow an additional 45 minutes – 1 hour to get to the Magic Kingdom and then 30 minutes to get to the Polynesian.
How to get to Tusker House: Take the Animal Kingdom bus from your resort to get to this reservation. You need to allow at least 1 hour to get from your resort or another park to Animal Kingdom. If you are already in Animal Kingdom, allow yourself 20 minutes to talk to Tusker House.
How to get to Storybook Dining at Artist Point in Wilderness Lodge: Take your bus to the Magic Kingdom and then transfer to the Wilderness Lodge boat.
How to get to Topolino’s Terrace at Riviera Resort – Take a bus to Hollywood Studios and get on the Skyliner to go to the Riviera Resort.
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