Character Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

Q: How do reservations work for Character Dining?

Many Character Dining locations accept dining reservations, which are often available up to 60 days in advance. Check availability and book in the My Disney Experience App or on DisneyWorld.com .

Q: Do I need theme park admission for Character Dining inside a park?

Yes. If your reservation is at a restaurant inside Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, valid theme park admission is required.

Q: Are Disney Characters guaranteed at every meal?

Character appearances, participating Characters and meal offerings can vary by location, date and time and are subject to change. Review the restaurant’s page close to your visit for the latest details.

Q: What types of meals are offered at Character Dining restaurants?

Offerings vary by location and may include buffets, family-style dining served to the table or prix fixe menus. Restaurant pages list the current meal style and menu details.

Q: How much time should I plan for a Character Dining reservation?

Most guests plan about 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the restaurant and how busy it is. If you have a show, Lightning Lane return time, or other plans afterward, allow extra time for travel.

Q: Can the restaurants accommodate allergies and special dietary requests?

Yes. Many locations can help with allergies and dietary needs. Note requests when you book, and speak with a Cast Member and your server when you arrive to review available options.

Explore restaurants where you can enjoy a meal with Disney Characters in the theme parks and at select Resort hotels. Compare locations, meal styles and planning tips so you can choose what fits your day.

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Magic Kingdom Park Character Dining

Meet Disney Characters during a buffet or prix fixe meal near iconic park landmarks.

Cinderella's Royal Table

Dine inside Cinderella Castle during this one-of-a-kind Fairytale Dining experience.

The Crystal Palace

Dine in Victorian splendor in this greenhouse-inspired Crystal Palace, idyllically set on Main Street, U.S.A. Join Winnie the Pooh and friends for a whimsical all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner.

EPCOT Character Dining

Choose from princess dining in World Showcase or a family-style meal with rotating views inside The Land pavilion.

Princess Belle dances with a girl dressed as a princess

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Join Disney Princesses for Storybook Dining inside a medieval castle with soaring archways and cathedral ceilings.

Garden Grill Restaurant

See Chip 'n' Dale and their Disney pals as you dig into family-style dining and revolve around vibrant views from Living with the Land.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Character Dining

Enjoy Character Dining with themed meals that can change by season and time of day.

Hollywood & Vine

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with Minnie and friends at seasonal dining parties.

Goofy greeting young children in Ravello at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando

Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals

Gawrsh! Start your day with a deliciously silly breakfast while saying hello to Goofy and some of his best friends.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Character Dining

Pair Character visits with bold flavors at a buffet featuring African-inspired and American dishes.

Tusker House Restaurant

Graze on a bountiful buffet brimming with African-inspired flavors and see host Donald Duck and his Disney friends.

A dad lifts his daughter in the air near the Tree of Life

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Visit Disney's Animal Kingdom park, a Walt Disney World Resort theme park near Orlando with incredible attractions, exotic animals, tours, shows and more!

Resort Hotel Character Dining

Plan a meal with Disney Characters without using park time, with options across several Resort hotels.

A father and 2 children laughing with Princess Tiana at a dining table at the Nineteen Hundred Park Fare restaurant

1900 Park Fare

Delight in breakfast and dinner buffets while celebrating the magical power of a wish alongside beloved Disney Characters.

Grumpy the Dwarf standing beside a table at Artist Point, where a family of 4 is dining and laughing

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

Savor a delicious dinner that the whole family will love—with appearances from Disney Characters from the Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Chef Mickey's

Prepare for a Character-filled, all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast or dinner buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

A stylish and modern dining room with large windows revealing a sunset

Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera

Savor exquisite French and Italian cuisine at dinner—or begin your day with a scrumptious Character breakfast.

Booth seating under cabana-like structures inside the dining area at Cape May Café

Cape May Cafe

Stop by this New England-inspired venue for buffet meals––including a bountiful Character breakfast or surf-and-turf dinner.

Frequently asked questions

How do reservations work for Character Dining?

Do I need theme park admission for Character Dining inside a park?

Are Disney Characters guaranteed at every meal?

What types of meals are offered at Character Dining restaurants?

How much time should I plan for a Character Dining reservation?

Can the restaurants accommodate allergies and special dietary requests?

Vacation Planning Q&A

Pro Tips from PlanDisney Panelists

Asked by Leslie from CO on 2024-09-21

How far out can you book character dining reservations?

Answered by Sue from Cheshire

Hi Leslie! Welcome to planDisney.I really enjoy character dining at Walt Disney World - whether in the parks or at the Disney Resort hotels, you will be guaranteed to meet the characters at your table... Read the full answer at planDisney.com.

Asked by Katie from MI on 2024-12-18

Can I make a reservation for character dining without having tickets to any of the parks?

Answered by Lizzie from Georgia

Hi there, Katie! Welcome to planDisney where it's never too early to begin planning your next visit to Walt Disney World Resort! I'm so glad you asked about character dining outside of the parks, Katie, because I feel that all too often people… Read the full answer at planDisney.com.

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Character dining at Walt Disney World Resort offers Guests the opportunity to enjoy unique meals while interacting with favorite Disney Characters. Explore a variety of themed dining locations throughout the resort, each providing memorable experiences perfect for families and friends planning their visit.

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