Dine with your favorite Walt Disney World Characters

There's nothing quite as magical as seeing your child's face light up when they get to finally meet their favorite Walt Disney World character in person. The best way to ensure they get to meet their favorites, without waiting in long lines, is to take advantage of one of the many character dining experiences Disney World offers. Note that the prices for many of the meals will vary based on the season and even the day of the week you plan to visit. You can also bundle up prices with Orlando vacation home rentals or Orlando hotels when visiting.

Character Dining at Magic Kingdom

Be Our Guest

Meals offered: Though Be Our Guest is open for lunch and dinner, dinner is the only meal where characters appear.

Meal type: French food

Price: $62 for Adults and $37 for Children

Characters: The Beast.

Reservations required: Yes. We suggest making reservations in advance. The earliest you may make a reservation is 180 days and if you want to attend this character breakfast you need to plan early.

Character Dining at Hollywood Studios

Hollywood and Vine

Meals offered: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Meal type: Buffet with a focus on American cuisine.

Price: $35– $59 for adults and $27 for kids.

Characters: Breakfast features stars from Disney Junior. Lunch and dinner are with Minnie and friends – all dressed up in their seasonal best! 

Reservations required: Yes during the busy season. Some walk-ups may be available during off-peak times.

Character Dining at Animal Kingdom

Tusker House

Meals offered: Breakfast and lunch. Note that dinner reservations are also available but no characters appear at dinner.

Meal type: Buffet with a focus on African cuisine, though there are American comfort foods that appeal to kids, too.

Price: $35 – $59 for adults and $27 for kids.

Characters: At a minimum, you’ll meet Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Mickey Mouse – all dressed up in their safari gear! Be sure to take your time so you don’t miss the hourly conga line with Goofy.

Reservations required: Yes during the busy season. Some walk-ups may be available during off-peak times.

Character Dining at Epcot

The Garden Grill

Meals offered: Lunch and Dinner.

Meal type: Family style, all-you-can-eat.

Price: $35- $59 for adults and $36 for children. Tax is included but gratuity is not.

Characters: Chip, Dale, Farmer Mickey Mouse, and Pluto.

Reservations required: Reservations are suggested but are not as difficult to get as some other character dining experiences.

Character Dining at Resorts

Topolino's Terrace

Meals offered: Breakfast

Meal type: Family-style focusing on French and Italian, with American style breakfast as well.

Location: Riviera Resort

Price: $35- $59 for adults and $27 for children. Tax is included but gratuity is not.

Characters: Mickey and friends in outfits inspired the Riviera.

Reservations required: This is a fine dining restaurant that has a dress code.

Chef Mickey's

Meals offered: Breakfast and dinner.

Meal type: Buffet including sundae bar.

Location: The Contemporary Resort.

Price: $535- $59 for adults and $27 for kids.

Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck

Reservations required: Yes. Both breakfast and dinner are extremely popular.

Making a Reservation

There are a few ways to get a Disney Dining reservation.

You can go to the main Disney World website and reserve under the dining tab. You can also reserve from your My Disney Experience App under the dining selection. Last, you can call ( 407) 939-3463.

Make reservations well in advance, especially around peak times such as Spring Break, Summer Break, and the Winter Holidays.