Character Dining

What Character Dining is Open at Disney World | Updated 2023

Since Walt Disney World reopened in 2020, character dining meals have gradually started to reopen and return to normal. Some character meals still are not *exactly* the same as they were prior to the parks closing for COVID but they have mostly all returned to their normal state. Let’s take a look at which character dining restaurants at Walt Disney World are open right now. Available Character Dining at Walt Disney World Character Dining Inside the Parks Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom EPCOT Character Dining at the Resorts Temporarily Unavailable Character Dining As of 2023, character dining at almost …

Character Dining without a Ticket at Walt Disney World

One of my favorite recommendations for a non-park day is to visit and explore the beautiful resorts at Walt Disney World. There are SO MANY amazing resorts available for you to visit and walk around! They all have really great theming and you can access them via Walt Disney World transportation. You can catch a bus (or other complimentary transportation) to any of the Walt Disney World resorts from Disney Springs or each of the four theme parks. If you’d like to add even more magic to your non-park day; consider dining with the characters at one of the resorts! …

Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast

One of the newest character dining options at Walt Disney World (and my personal new favorite!) is Topolino’s Terrace at Riviera Resort. Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy wearing ADORABLE new costumes! We’ve done this character breakfast twice now and both times had such a wonderful experience. Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast Unlike most character breakfasts at Walt Disney World, Toppolino’s Terrace is NOT a buffet meal. Topolino’s Terrace is similar to the Bon Voyage breakfast at Tratorria al Forno or Storybook Dining at Artist Point. The entire table shares an assortment of pastries and everyone chooses their …

Can the Disney Dining Plan SAVE You Money?

I think a lot of people wonder whether the Dining Plans that Walt Disney World offers are actually worth the money. I’ve personally used Dining Plans vs. Annual Passholder discount vs. Tables in Wonderland discount. I definitely believe that if you choose your reservations wisely, the dining plan is totally worth it! I’m going to compare our reservations for this upcoming weekend and breakdown the costs for you! Things to note: It is just Our Daughter and I traveling this weekend (one adult, and one child). We are using the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan. This is the highest tier (and …

Akershus Breakfast Review — Princess Storybook Breakfast in Epcot

If you have a princess fan in your family, dining with the princesses is such a sweet way to make your Walt Disney World vacation extra special. While Cinderella’s Royal Table is well-known as a dining with the princesses option, there is another (less expensive and easier to reserve) option that you most definitely should consider! Princess Storybook Dining Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is located in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT. The theming of the restaurant is a medieval castle with tall cathedral ceilings. While dining at Akershus, you’ll meet FIVE of your favorite princesses! Make …

Breakfast at Ohana with Lilo and Stitch — Ohana Breakfast Review

If your kiddos are like mine, they LOVE experiencing character dining on our Walt Disney World vacations. I always recommend character breakfasts if you’re paying for your meal out of pocket vs. character dinners when using the Disney Dining Plan (to make sure you get the most bang for your buck!). The character breakfast at Ohana is truly a family favorite of ours! Not only do you get to meet Mickey and Pluto, but you also dine with Lilo and Stitch! Plus the Polynesian is absolutely gorgeous and most definitely should be enjoyed and explored on your Walt Disney World …

Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine

My preschooler and I recently experienced the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine character breakfast at Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios! I had no idea just how much my daughter would LOVE this character meal! Keep reading to see all of our breakfast fun! Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine is different than lunch and dinner; it’s the only place at Walt Disney World that you can eat with Disney Junior favorites! Lunch and Dinner at Hollywood & Vine are Minnie’s Seasonal Dine — read about that here! Characters at the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine breakfast all come right to …

3 Favorite Disney World Breakfasts with Mickey

If you’re curious about which Disney World character breakfasts feature Mickey Mouse, look no further as you’re in the right place! Any Disney World breakfast with Mickey is a big win with our toddler. Not only is character dining at Disney a great way to interact and take photos with your favorite characters but these meals typically include all-you-care-to-eat dining served either buffet style or family style. Let’s take a look at 3 favorite spots where you can eat with Mickey at Disney World! Disney World Breakfast with Mickey Chef Mickeys Chef Mickeys is probably the most common of all …

Lunch at Hollywood & Vine — Minnie’s Springtime Dine

We absolutely love booking character meals at Disney World. Not only are they a great way for your entire family to interact with the characters, but the buffet usually has something for everyone, and our kids are still young enough that we don’t have to pay for their meal! If you’re using the Disney Dining Plan, character meals are a great way to get the most value from your meal credits! We recently enjoyed the character lunch at Hollywood & Vine and it was an absolutely amazing experience! Hollywood & Vine is located in Hollywood Studios and offers a Disney …

What Character Dining is Open at Disney World | Updated 2023