Five Totally Magical Character Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World
Originally posted November 23, 2022
There are so many incredible dining experiences at Walt Disney World but perhaps none so special as character dining! Combining delicious food, incredible atmosphere and beloved characters, Disney character dining is a truly unique and memorable experience! Read on to learn about five totally magical character dining options we love!
CHEF MICKEY’S AT DISNEY’S CONTEMPORARY RESORT
This all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast or dinner feast is a fan favorite! Not only is there delicious food like Mickey Waffles and Banana French Toast at breakfast or Prime Rib, Potato Gnocchi and more at dinner BUT you get to see some of your favorite classic characters throughout your meal! Mickey Mouse and his friends move throughout the restaurant, waving hello as music fills the air! Each table also receives a special, autographed keepsake card from Mickey and his pals!
Read more and check out the menus here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/contemporary-resort/chef-mickeys/
THE CRYSTAL PALACE AT MAGIC KINGDOM PARK
If someone in your party loves Winnie the Pooh then this is the dining experience you cannot miss! This all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner is located in the Victorian greenhouse inspired restaurant, The Crystal Palace, located on Main Street USA! Enjoy freshly prepared eggs, assorted pastries, pancakes and more during breakfast or enjoy lunch and dinner favorites like Country Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, pastas, salads and more! As you dine Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood stop by to say hello, take photos and sign autographs!
Learn more about this dining experience here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/magic-kingdom/crystal-palace/
HOLLYWOOD & VINE IN DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
This restaurant offers TWO different character dining experiences! For the littlest guests in your party this character breakfast combines yummy dishes like assorted pastries, biscuits an gravy and Mickey Waffles with interactions from their favorite Disney Jr stars including Fancy Nancy and Doc McStuffins! Then at lunch and dinner guests will be joined by Minnie and her friends for seasonal dining parties throughout the year including Holiday Dine, Silver Screen Dine, Springtime Dine and more! Of course, no matter what time of year you visit you’re sure to enjoy delicious dishes like oven roasted chicken, macaroni and cheese, Mississippi mud pie and more!
Read more about these experiences here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/hollywood-studios/hollywood-and-vine/
GARDEN GRILL RESTAURANT AT EPCOT
This unique restaurant offers family style dining with constantly changing sights and sounds as you slowly turn through this rotating restaurant! Watch scenes from Living with the Land as you enjoy delicious comfort food like barbecue roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables (grown right in the Living with the Land greenhouses)! Of course, we can’t forget about the characters! Chip and Dale are joined by some of their Disney pals to parade through the restaurant and interact with you as you enjoy your meal!
Learn more about this unique experience here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/epcot/garden-grill-restaurant/
AKERSHUS ROYAL BANQUET HALL AT EPCOT
Of course this list wouldn’t be complete without a chance to dine with the Disney princesses! You’ll be welcomed into a medieval castle right out of a storybook where you’ll enjoy delicious Norwegian inspired fare served family style! Try some traditional Norwegian meatballs, chicken and dumplings or grilled salmon along with plenty of hearty sides and delectable desserts! As you enjoy your royal meal you’ll encounter some of your favorite Disney princesses like Belle, Snow White and more!
Learn all about this experience and see the menus here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/epcot/akershus-royal-banquet-hall/
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