The Best Character Dining Restaurants At Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is synonymous with castles, coasters, and, of utmost importance to many of us, characters. At the most magical place on Earth, there’s no better way to rub elbows with your favorite pals than at the property’s character dining experiences. Over hearty Mickey waffles in the morning or savory prime rib for dinner, these restaurants guarantee sought-after face time with beloved characters in settings that are fit for a prince or princess.
With hundreds of Disney trips under our belt, here are the best character dining experiences in Walt Disney World.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White, Wilderness Lodge
Fantasy meets fancy at Story Book Dining at Artist Point. The setting is both magical and elevated with gorgeous greenery and twinkling lights evoking an enchanted forest. The whimsical multi-course meal lets you enjoy creative cocktails and dishes like wild mushroom bisque as you mingle with Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy. A show-stopping slow-braised pork shank features a rich combo of horseradish-mashed potato and a rich jus. The wickedly good time ends with a grand finale of “poison apple” mousse and an encounter with the Evil Queen herself.
Dinner: Adults $60, Children $39
Chef Mickey’s, Contemporary Resort
Chef Mickey’s is undeniably a rite of passage for any Disney fan. The atmosphere is airy and bustling, with pops of color and plenty of nostalgia as the iconic monorail zooms by overhead. The all-you-care-to-enjoy experience, available for breakfast and dinner, is where you can break bread with Mickey Mouse and pals. The food leans on the less adventurous side but is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters with breakfast staples like light and fluffy Mickey waffles, and satisfying roasted salmon in the evening. Adults can get an extra magical start to their day with a menu of spiked cold brew cocktails.
Breakfast: $42 Adults, $27 Children
Dinner: $55 Adults, $36 Children
Hollywood & Vine, Hollywood Studios
Celebrate the glitz of Tinsel Town at Hollywood & Vine’s Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine breakfast. The lively meal is pure fun as you interact with Disney Junior favorites, including Vampirina, and enjoy a bounty of breakfast treats, like a pillowy monkey bread with drizzles of caramel.
Join Minnie for festivities during special seasonal parties on Halloween and Christmas, that bring cheer to the art-deco-inspired space. Enjoy scrumptious, family-friendly entrees, like garlicky black pepper tenderloin and creamy macaroni and cheese, as you mix and mingle with Minnie in her holiday best. Families will love the ever-changing photo backdrops and specialty-themed character costumes.
Breakfast: $42 Adult, $27 Children
Lunch & Dinner: $55 Adults, $36 Children
Tusker House Restaurant, Animal Kingdom
Family-style meals at Tusker House Restaurant are served in a spacious dining room reminiscent of a colorful Harambe marketplace, complete with elaborate décor. As you greet safari Donald Duck and friends, satisfy your roaring appetite with a morning spread that includes colorful safari bread with hazelnut spread and Simba waffles. The standout Durban chicken and egg curry has a nice kick thanks to the pickled onions.
Highlights of lunch and dinner include Moroccan spiced beef with a tangy chimichurri and house-made bread with exotic dips, including fiery mango chutney. Little adventurers can also enjoy meal standards like ultra-creamy house-made macaroni and cheese. Don’t forget the bottomless Jungle Juice made from a mix of passion fruit, orange, and guava juice.
Breakfast: $42 Adults, $27 Children
Lunch & Dinner: $55 Adults, $36 Children
Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera, Riviera Resort
Sky high above Disney’s Riviera Resort, Topolino’s Terrace embraces the property’s French and Italian influences with a breakfast that is positively trés chic. Enjoy sweeping views of the parks and a prix fixe menu as Mickey, Minnie, and friends show off their stylish looks in outfits that are unique to the restaurant. After starting the meal with fresh pastries, diners can enjoy a wood-fired butchers steak and classic gruyere frittata with savory house-made pancetta. Adults can indulge in a signature Riviera Bloody Mary — and it packs a punch.
Breakfast: $42 Adults, $27 Children
Garden Grill, Epcot
Chip ‘n’ Dale serve as the hosts at Garden Grill, the only rotating restaurant at Disney World. With a bird’s eye view of the beloved attraction Living with the Land, the menu embraces a farm-fresh philosophy as you feast on vegetables grown at their on-site greenhouses. Cuisine leans simple and Southern with creamy mashed potatoes, spoon bread, and barbecue-roasted chicken. Be sure to save room for the beloved fresh berry shortcake with whipped cream.
Lunch & Dinner: $55 Adults, $36 Children
Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom
For a fairytale meal, Cinderella’s Royal Table is the pinnacle of character dining. The regal setting — inside Cinderella Castle — oozes opulence with soaring ceilings and stonework. If you can snag one of the most coveted dining reservations, you’ll be rewarded handsomely as you dine like royalty and meet Cinderella herself.
During lunch or dinner, enjoy perfectly cooked beef tenderloin or buttery fish. Dessert features their ultra-rich dark chocolate mousse with delicate hazelnut gelato, playfully named “the clock strikes twelve.” To kick off your park day, breakfast offers caramel apple-stuffed French toast and champagne exclusive to Disney World.
Breakfast: $42 Adults, $27 Children
Lunch & Dinner: $62 Adults, $37 Children
Ohana Best Friends Breakfast, Polynesian Village Resort
Ohana means "family," and you’ll feel just like that as you are welcomed by the restaurant’s tropical-meets-casual ambiance. The all-you-care-to-eat family-style meal is hosted by the lovable Lilo and Stitch and begins with addictive pineapple coconut bread and Kona-sourced coffee. Highlights include Stitch waffles, fresh fruit, and bottomless Lilikoi juice. Save room for the signature breakfast skillet complete with salty-meets-sweet ham topped with pineapple compote.
Breakfast: $25 Adults, $14 Children
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