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    Guide to the Disney Dining Plan for 2024

    In case you haven’t heard the news, Disney has made the long-awaited announcement that the Disney Dining plan is returning in 2024. But many of you may be left wondering, what exactly is the Disney Dining plan? What does it include? How much does it cost? And is it worth it?  In this post, I’m giving you all the details to help you decide if adding the dining plan is right for you and your group.

     

    What Is the Disney Dining Plan? 

     

    The Disney Dining Plan is an add-on to a Disney World Vacation package that allows you to prepay for your meals, snacks, and drinks on your trip. The plan can be convenient and can help to give your vacation a more all-inclusive feel. Since you know upfront what the cost of your meals will be, it can also help with budgeting for your trip. Depending on how well you utilize the plan, it can also save you some money as well.  

     

    The Disney Dining plan was suspended when the parks reopened in 2020. Since then, many people have been not so patiently waiting for news on when it would return and what it would look like.  Disney recently confirmed that the dining plan would return for stays starting January 9, 2024, and would include two plan options. 

     

    Here are a few details on how the dining plans work:

     

    • The Disney Dining Plan can only be purchased for the entire length of a reservation. 
    • Everyone in the group must be booked on the same vacation package and must be using the same type of theme park ticket options. 
    • Children under 3 years old don’t need the dining plan added.  They can share with an adult at no extra charge or you can purchase a separate menu item for them.
    •  Kids ages 3-9 need to order from a children’s menu when they are available.
    • Your dining credits are based on the number of nights of your visit. So if your stay is 5 days/ 4 nights, you’ll get the daily credits x 4. 
    • All of your credits are loaded to your account at once and can be used however you’d like. So, if you want to use extra credits one day and fewer another day you can.  
    • Unused meals and snacks roll over from day to day, and expire at midnight on the day of checkout.

    What are the Different Dining Plans Offered? 

    There are two different options for the 2024 Disney Dining Plan.  

     

    Standard Dining Plan

    Each person on the room reservation receives the following for each night of the stay:

     

    • One counter-service meal 
    • One table service meal 
    • One snack
    • A refillable drink mug (one per stay) 

     

    Quick Service Dining Plan 

    Each person on the room reservation receives the following for each night of the stay:

     

    • Two counter-service meals 
    • One snack
    • A refillable drink mug (one per stay) 

    A Quick Service meal is considered one entree and one non-alcoholic beverage.  Adults 21 and older can choose a single-serving alcoholic beverage instead.  This can include: 

    • Beer or Cider
    • Wine or Sangria
    • Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails

     

    A single-serving nonalcoholic beverage includes items such as:

    • Milkshakes
    • Fresh Smoothies
    • Premium Hot Chocolate
    • Soda, Coffee or Tea

     

    A Table Service meal includes:

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

    -OR-

    • 1 Full Buffet (prix-fixe) or Family-Style Meal (prix-fixe)
    • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

    Meals redeemed at brunch, lunch or dinner will include:

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Dessert
    • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

    -OR-

    • 1 Full Buffet (If Available) or Family-Style Meal
    • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older

     

    Snacks include items such as:

     

    • Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar
    • 2 scoops of hand-scooped ice cream
    • Popcorn serving
    • Piece of whole fruit
    • Single-serve bag of snacks
    • Bottled water or soda
    • 20-ounce fountain drink
    • Single-serve coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, milk or juice
    • Cup of soup
    • Add on toppings or sauces (e.g. side of cheese dipping sauce)

     

    There are some locations and experiences that require extra credits.  These include:

     

    • Select Character Dining meals require two Table Service credits per person, such as Cinderella’s Royal Table, Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (lunch and dinner), and Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White.

     

    • Fine/Signature Dining requires two Table Service credits per person. This includes restaurants such as Le Cellier in EPCOT, The Hollywood Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios, California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and dinner at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort. 

     

    • Dinner at Be Our Guest requires two Table Service credits per person.

     

    • Dinner shows such as Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness require two Table Service credits per person. 

     

    • Pizza Pickup meals which include 1 Large Pizza and 2 Single-serving Nonalcoholic Beverages (or Alcoholic Beverages for Guests 21 and older), require two Quick-Service meals.  This is valid at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.

     

    • In-room dining, available only at Grand Floridian, requires two Table Service credits per person. 

     

     

    How Much Will the Disney Dining Plan Cost? 

    Here are the prices per night for the two plan options: 

    Standard Dining Plan

    $94.28 per adult and $29.69 per child (ages 3-9)

     

    Quick Service Dining Plan 

    $57.01 per adult and $23.83 per child (ages 3-9)

    What Restaurants are Included in the Disney Dining Plan? 

    Disney has provided a list of restaurants that are included in the Disney Dining Plan.

     

    4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck

    50’s Prime Time Café

    ABC Commissary

    Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

    Ale & Compass Lounge

    Ale & Compass Restaurant

    Amorette’s Patisserie

    The Artist’s Palette

    Avalunch

    B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.

    Backlot Express

    Backstretch Pool Bar

    Banana Cabana

    Bar Riva

    Barcelona Lounge

    Be Our Guest Restaurant

    Beach Club Marketplace

    Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

    Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

    Biergarten Restaurant

    Big River Grille & Brewing Works

    Blaze Pizza

    BoardWalk Deli

    The Boathouse

    Boatwright’s Dining Hall

    Boma – Flavors of Africa

    Cafe Rix

    Cape May Cafe

    Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar

    Capt. Cook’s

    Casey’s Corner

    Catalina Eddie’s

    Centertown Market

    Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

    Chef Mickey’s

    Chicken Guy

    The Chuck Wagon

    Cinderella’s Royal Table

    Cítricos

    Cítricos Lounge

    City Works Eatery & Pour House

    Columbia Harbour House

    Connections Café & Eatery

    Contempo Café

    Cookes of Dublin

    Cooling Hut

    Coral Reef Restaurant

    Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

    Courtyard Pool Bar

    Cove Bar

    Creature Comforts

    Crew’s Cup Lounge

    Crockett’s Tavern

    The Crystal Palace

    D-Luxe Burger

    Dahlia Lounge

    The Daily Poutine

    The Diamond Horseshoe

    Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

    Dockside Diner

    The Drop Off Pool Bar

    Earl Of Sandwich

    The Edison

    El Mercado de Coronado

    Enchanted Rose Lounge

    End Zone Food Court

    Enzo’s Hideaway

    Everything POP Shopping & Dining

    Fairfax Fare

    Fife & Drum Tavern

    Flame Tree Barbecue

    Flying Fish

    The Friar’s Nook

    Garden Grill Restaurant

    Gasparilla Island Grill

    Gaston’s Tavern

    Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    Golden Oak Outpost

    Good’s Food to Go

    Grand Floridian Cafe

    Grandstand Spirits

    Gurgling Suitcase

    Harambe Market

    Hollywood & Vine

    The Hollywood Brown Derby

    The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge

    House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

    Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill

    Intermission Food Court

    Jaleo by José Andrés

    Jiko – The Cooking Place

    Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

    Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen

    Katsura Grill

    Kona Cafe

    Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

    La Cantina de San Angel

    La Hacienda de San Angel

    Landscape of Flavors

    Le Cellier Steakhouse

    Leaning Palms

    Leaping Horse Libations

    Liberty Square Market

    Liberty Tree Tavern

    Local Green Orlando Food Truck

    Lottawatta Lodge

    Lotus Blossom Café

    Lowtide Lou’s

    The Lunching Pad

    Main Street Bakery

    Maji Pool Bar

    Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

    The Mara

    Mardi Grogs

    Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante

    The Market at Ale & Compass

    Marketplace Snacks

    Martha’s Vineyard

    Maya Grill

    Meadow Snack Bar

    Morimoto Asia

    Morimoto Asia Street Food

    Muddy Rivers

    Narcoossee’s

    Nine Dragons Restaurant

    Nomad Lounge

    Oasis Bar & Grill

    ‘Ohana

    Olivia’s Cafe

    Paddlefish

    The Paddock Grill

    Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas

    Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

    Pepe by José Andrés

    Petals Pool Bar

    Pinocchio Village Haus

    Pizza Ponte

    Pizza Window

    Pizzafari

    PizzeRizzo

    Planet Hollywood

    The Plaza Restaurant

    The Polite Pig

    Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

    Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs

    Rainforest Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Refreshment Outpost

    Refreshment Port

    Regal Eagle Smokehouse

    Restaurantosaurus

    River Roost

    Riverside Mill Food Court

    Rix Sports Bar & Grill

    Roaring Fork

    Ronto Roasters

    Rose & Crown Dining Room

    Rosie’s All-American Café

    Roundup Rodeo BBQ

    San Angel Inn Restaurante

    Sanaa

    Sanaa Lounge

    The Sand Bar

    Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

    Satu’li Canteen

    Scat Cat’s Club

    Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

    Sebastian’s Bistro

    Siestas Cantina

    Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar

    Singing Spirits Pool Bar

    Sleepy Hollow

    Smokehouse at House of Blues

    Snack Shack

    Sommerfest

    Spice Road Table

    Splitsville Dining Room

    Spyglass Grill

    Steakhouse 71

    Steakhouse 71 Lounge

    Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

    Sunshine Seasons

    Surf Doggies

    Swirls on the Water

    T-REX Cafe

    Tambu Lounge

    Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina

    Teppan Edo

    Terralina Crafted Italian

    Territory Lounge

    Three Bridges Bar and Grill

    Tiffins Restaurant

    Tokyo Dining

    Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood

    Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

    Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera

    Tortuga Tavern

    Trail’s End Restaurant

    Trattoria al Forno

    The Trolley Car Café

    The Turf Club Bar & Grill

    The Turf Club Lounge

    Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks

    Tusker House Restaurant

    Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar

    Tutto Italia Ristorante

    Typhoon Tilly’s

    Via Napoli Ristorante & Pizzeria

    Victoria Falls Lounge

    Warming Hut

    Whispering Canyon Cafe

    Woody’s Lunch Box

    World Premiere Food Court

    Yachtsman Steakhouse

    Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes

    Yak & Yeti Restaurant

    YeSake Kiosk

    Yorkshire County Fish Shop

     

    Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It?  

     

    After all this information I’ve given, you may wonder whether or not the Disney Dining Plan is worth it.  As with most questions like this, my answer is – it depends.  Here are some of the benefits of the dining plans that may make it a worthwhile add-on for your group: 

     

    • It can help make budgeting for your trip easier because you’ll know what you will be spending on meals upfront. 
    • It can give your trip more of an all-inclusive vibe since you have paid in advance for most of your meals and snacks. 
    • You can use table service credits for character dining.  Some locations require two credits per person. 
    • Alcoholic beverages are now included for adults 21 and older, which can help to maximize the value of the plan.  
    • You can choose any entree at the participating restaurants.  If you are ordering more expensive meals like steak, this can also help maximize the value of the plan. At the very least, it can help remove any guilt of ordering something too expensive when making your entree choices. 

     

    Conclusion

    Many Disney fans are excited to see the return of the Disney Dining Plan for 2024.  I hope this post has been helpful in explaining how the plans work and what they include.  If you’re interested in having me book your 2024 vacation, I would be happy to help you determine if the Disney Dining plan is a good choice for your family and help you maximize your dining credits. Click here to get started. 

     

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    The Best Mocktails to Try in Disney World

    It seems like more and more people are opting to eliminate alcohol these days. Whether it’s for general health, pregnancy, or any other reason, it can be a difficult change if you’re used to sampling the delicious cocktails from ‘Around the World.’

    The good news is you don’t have to stick with water or boring soft drinks to stay sober on your Disney World vacation. There are so many fun and unique options you can try that won’t make you feel like you’re missing out. 

    From the Disney Parks to the Disney Resort, and even Disney Springs, this post will help you find the best mocktails Walt Disney World has to offer. 

     

    Best Mocktails in the Disney Parks

     

    Strawberry Oolong Tea Slush- The Joy of Tea Kiosk, China Pavilion, Epcot

    Disney Mocktails Strawberry Oolong Tea Slush

    This is a refreshing choice for a hot day in Epcot.  It may look like a typical strawberry slushie, but the sweetness of the strawberry is balanced out by the tea flavor. 

     

    Zingiber Fizzie – Nomad Lounge, Animal Kingdom

    Nomad lounge is one of my favorite spots to grab a drink and something to eat in Animal Kingdom. This drink combines passion fruit purée, mint, simple syrup, lime juice, and ginger beer.  It’s a sweet drink with a bit of spice from the ginger. 

     

    Hyperdrive (Punch It!) – Oga’s Cantina, Hollywood Studios

    Disney Mocktails Hyperdrive Punch

    If you’re lucky enough to snag a reservation at Oga’s while you’re touring Galaxy’s Edge, you’re in for a super adventurous menu of food and drinks. This mocktail combines POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite. It looks just as impressive as the alcoholic options on the menu. 

     

    Moon Rocks – Space 220 Restaurant, Epcot

    My family was a huge fan of this restaurant on our last trip. One of my favorite parts was the unique drink options.  Moon Rocks combines coconut, blue cotton candy syrup, lemonade, moon dust, and moon rocks, and is served with a pack of Space 220’s collectible trading cards.

     

    Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade – Casey’s Corner, Magic Kingdom

    This is a super refreshing treat to enjoy with some corn dog nuggets on Main Street.  It’s frozen lemonade with a hint of mint, but to me, it feels more sophisticated. 

     

    Night Blossom-Pongu Pongu, Animal Kingdom

    The Night Blossom is a frozen drink with three layers of flavors topped with boba balls. This is one of my favorite treats in Animal Kingdom, and it is also available with Rum for an alcoholic version. 

     

    Sunset Boulevard – The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, Hollywood Studios

    This drink is another that is not overly complicated yet feels sophisticated. It combines Sprite and tangerine and is served in a tall glass with a souvenir Glow Cube.

     

    Best Mocktails in Disney Springs

     

    Florida Crush-Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, Disney Springs

    An alcoholic version of this drink made with Vodka is on the menu at Homecomin’, but you can ask for it to be made as a virgin drink. It features muddled orange and strawberries, a splash of freshly squeezed Florida orange juice, and agave syrup.

     

    Smoke & Mirrors – The Edison, Disney Springs

    The Edison features a large menu of Old Fashioned cocktails, but there are also a few mocktails worth trying as well.  This drink includes pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and orgeat.  If you’re like me and have no idea what orgeat is, according to my quick web search it’s a cooling drink made from orange flower water and either barley or almonds.

     

     Strawberry Basil Lemonade- Paddlefish, Disney Springs

    If you’re a seafood lover, Paddlefish is one of the must-visit restaurants in Disney Springs.  Even if you’re not a seafood lover, there are options for everyone on the menu. This refreshing non-alcoholic drink option includes fresh strawberries, basil, lemonade, and Sprite.

     

    Poisonless Dart – Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

    Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is a great choice in Disney Springs for a drink and an appetizer.  The Poisonless Dart combines soda water, mint, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice, and is similar to a non-alcoholic mojito. I recommend pairing it with the Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded pretzel. 

     

    Best Mocktails at the Disney Resorts

     

    Purple Penguin – Citricos, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort 

    This is one of my favorites on the list because penguins are my very favorite animal.  This drink is a mix of pineapple, peach, lemon, lavender, and grenadine.  It’s topped with house-made seltzer and is served in a penguin glass. 

     

    Garden Spritzer – Enchanted Rose, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort 

    The Enchanted Rose is a newer lounge at the Grand Floridian inspired by Beauty and the Beast. If you’re looking for a fancy option that feels like a traditional cocktail, the Garden Spritzer is a good choice.  This drink features Seedlip Garden 108 Herbal Distilled Non-alcoholic Spirit, lime, agave, and soda. 

     

    Hibiscus Coconut Refresher- Bar Riva, Disney’s Riviera Resort

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    The Riviera resort is one of the most beautiful in Disney in my opinion.  While I have never stayed in a room here, it’s one I love to visit for dining.  They have several great dining options, located along the skyline. As the name implies, this drink available at Bar Riva has hibiscus and coconut along with honey, strawberry, and soda water.

     

    Skipper Sipper – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

    Trader Sam’s is a hugely popular lounge with excellent theming.  If you are near the Polynesian it’s worth a stop. This drink features a blend of tropical juices, organic agave nectar, Falernum, mint, fresh lime juice, and soda water.

     

    Schweitzer Falls – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

    Since I couldn’t choose just one drink at Trader Sam’s, here’s another option for you. The Schweitzer Falls mixes tropical juices with Sam’s Gorilla Grog and is topped with Sprite. 

    Although this post includes 16 delightful mocktails for you to choose from in Disney World, it is by no means an exhaustive list.  In addition to those drinks listed on a non-alcoholic menu, you can also usually ask for a regular cocktail to be made without alcohol.

     

    I hope you found this list of the best mocktails to try in Disney World helpful.  Leave me a comment and let me know which Disney mocktail is your favorite.

     

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    How to Use Mobile Ordering at Disney World

    One of the great features of the My Disney Experience is Mobile Ordering.  Mobile Order allows you to pre-order and prepay for your food at participating counter service restaurants at Disney parks. Once you have placed your Mobile Order, you can skip the order line and go straight to the designated Pick Up area for your food.

    Using Mobile Order can help you reduce your wait time for food so you’ll have more time for fun. This feature can be intimidating at first, but this post will break it down for you step by step. 

     

    How to Use Mobile Order at Disney World

     

    • Open My Disney Experience App
    • From the home screen click the plus sign at the bottom and select “Order Food”
    • Select a restaurant and Arrival Time. You can swipe for additional arrival window options.mobile order screenshot
    • Build your order. There are individual sections along the tip including There is a section for allergy-friendly options along the top. You can click on individual items on the menu to view more information about that item.
    • Add sides and customize your choices. Many items have customization options for sides, sauces, and toppings.  You can customize your items and add them to your order. 
    • Review your order and make any necessary adjustments.
    • View your final order with the total and choose your payment method.  Payment options include credit card, gift card, and ApplePay
    • Click Purchase. 
    • During your specified time window, head to the restaurant. I recommend opening the app and clicking  “I’m Here, Prepare My Order” a few minutes before you actually arrive. Be sure to make any modifications or cancellations before you do this step. Your status will then change to “We’re Preparing Your Order”
    • Your app will notify you when your order is ready.
    • Head to the designated pickup area to get your food.

     

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    Disney World Mobile Order Locations

     

    Magic Kingdom

    Casey’s Corner – Main Street

    Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe – Tomorrowland

    The Friar’s Nook

    Main Street Confectionery

    Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn 

    Pinocchio Village Haus

    Columbia Harbour House

    Tomorrowland Terrace

    The Lunching Pad

    Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

    Sunshine Tree Terrace 

     

    Animal Kingdom

    Harambe Market

    Pizzafari

    Satu’li Canteen

    Flame Tree Barbecue

    Restaurantosaurus

    Zuri’s Sweets Shop

     

    EPCOT

    Connections Eatery

    Regal Eagle Smokehouse

    Sommerfest

    Yorkshire County Fish Shop

    Karamell-Kuche

     

    Hollywood Studios

    ABC Commissary

    Backlot Express

    Catalina Eddie’s

    Docking Bay 7

    Dockside Diner

    Fairfax Fare

    Milk Stand

    PizzeRizzo

    Ronto Roasters

    Rosie’s All-American Cafe

    Woody’s Lunch Box

     

    In addition to using Mobile Ordering at the parks, you can also use it at many Disney World resorts as well as Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach. 

     

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    Tips for Mobile Ordering at Disney World

    Now that you have a basic idea of how Mobile Order works, and where you can use it, I’m going to share a few tips and tricks. 

     

    • Practice at home before your trip. It may sound silly, but practicing the mobile order process before your trip can help clear up any confusion so it will be smooth sailing when you’re in the parks.


    • Build your order while you wait in line for rides.  Take advantage of your downtime waiting in line for rides to scope out menus and build your order in the app. It will help your wait time fly by, and it will save you from rushing to order at meal times. 


    • Order early. Don’t wait till you’re hungry to place your lunch order, or you may find yourself waiting a while to get your food.  I recommend placing your lunch order in the morning so you will have your pick of return times. It also helps to plan your meal times outside of peak hours.  

     

    Using mobile order can be a huge time saver when you are in the parks.  Hopefully, this post helps to make you feel more confident in your mobile order skills. 

    Do you use mobile order when you’re in Disney?  Leave me a comment with any tips and tricks. 

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    Disney Character Dining Guide 2023

    When you think of a Disney vacation, one thing that probably comes to mind is enjoying a meal with some Disney characters.  Maybe you want to eat dinner with Mickey and Minnie or have breakfast with some of your favorite princesses. 

    Like many things at Disney World, character dining has undergone changes and transitions in the last few years. 

     This post will serve as a guide to what’s available for character dining in 2023.  We’ll also give an overview of the type of food you can expect, as well as the characters that will make an appearance during your meal.

     

    What is Character Dining?

     

    Character dining is a great way to spend time with some of your favorite Disney characters while also enjoying a table service meal. During your meal characters will come to your table.  You’ll be able to take pictures and get autographs while there.  Depending on the restaurant your meal may be prix fixe, family-style, or a buffet. 

     

    Character Dining in the Disney Parks

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    Here are the character dining options currently being offered inside the Disney Parks:

     

    Magic Kingdom

    • Crystal Palace- Magic Kingdom

    Meals offered: Lunch, Dinner

    Food: American, Buffet

    Characters: Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore

     

    • Cinderella’s Royal Table – Full character experience is returning on February 28, 2023. 

    Meals offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Food: American 

    Characters: Cinderella and other princesses. Some princesses who have been seen include Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine, and Snow White.

     

    Epcot

    • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – EPCOT

    Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Food: Breakfast-American, Lunch, and Dinner- Norwegian, Scandinavian, 

    Characters: Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel

     

    • Garden Grill Restaurant– Located in the land pavilion.  This restaurant rotates and features views from Living with the Land.

    Meals Available: Lunch, Dinner

    Food: American, Family Style

    Characters: Chip, Dale, Mickey (Farmer), and Pluto

     

    Hollywood Studios 

    • Hollywood & Vine 

    Meals Available: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Food: Buffet

    Characters at Breakfast: A variety of Disney Junior Characters like Vampirina and Fancy Nancy

    Characters at Lunch & Dinner: Minnie Mouse and Friends (Seasonally-themed)

     

    Animal Kingdom

    • Tusker House Restaurant

    Meals Offered: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Food: Family Style, A mix of American and Moroccan 

    Characters:  Donald Duck, Mickey, Goofy, and Daisy in Safari Suits

     

    Character Dining at Disney Resorts

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    • Chef Mickey’s – Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

    Meals Offered: Breakfast, Dinner

    Food: Breakfast is Family Style, Dinner Prix Fixe- American 

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

     

    • Story Book Dining at Artist’s Point with Snow White – Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

    Meals Offered: Dinner

    Food: A mix of Prix Fixe and Family Style, Individual entree with shared appetizers and 

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    Characters: Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen

     

    • Topolino’s Terrace- Flavors of the Riviera – Disney’s Riviera Resort

    Meals Offered: Breakfast, Dinner is also offered, but not a character meal

    Food: French Prix Fixe Breakfast

    Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, and Daisy Duck

     

    • Cape May Café Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast– Disney’s Beach Club Resort. 

    Meals Offered: Breakfast

    Food: Breakfast Buffet 

    Characters: Minnie Mouse and Friends in Beach Attire

     

    • ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch – Disney’s Polynesian Resort. 

    Meals Offered: Breakfast

    Food: Standard breakfast 

    Characters: Mickey Mouse (Hawaiian), Lilo, Stitch, and Pluto

     

     

    Modified Character Dining

    • Be Our Guest –  BOG is not technically classified as character dining, but the Beast does make an appearance at dinner. 

    Meals offered: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but Beast is only present at dinner

    Food: French, Prix Fixe with appetizer, entree, and dessert

     

     

     

     

    Temporarily Unavailable

    • 1900 Park Fare – Grand Floridian – No Return Date Announced 

    Meals Offered: Breakfast, Dinner

    Food: Standard Breakfast Buffet, Dinner-International Buffet

    Breakfast Characters: Mary Poppins, Alice, Mad Hatter, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh

    Dinner Characters:  Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, Drizella

     

    • Trattoria al Forno  Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast– The restaurant is open but character dining hasn’t returned. 

    Meals offered: Breakfast

    Food: American, Italian 

    Characters: Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel, and Flynn Rider

     

    It’s exciting that more character dining options continue to be reintroduced.  If your group is interested in some quality time with characters, booking a character meal can be a great option. Although they can be pricey, it’s often worth booking at least one for the experience.  More information about Disney Character dining can be found here.

     

    Have you booked a character meal at Disney World? Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite. 

    Disney Character Dining