Top Ten Character Meals at Walt Disney World

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Character Meals are the most popular types of meals at Walt Disney World.  Please remember that all character appearances and prices are subject to change.  Here are the top ten most popular:

1. Cinderella’s Royal Table:  What girl wouldn’t want to eat inside Cinderella’s castle?  Cinderella makes your acquaintance in the majestic Grand Hall, before you ascend a spiral staircase to the banquet hall above.   Cinderella’s Royal Table is a fixe prix menu.  Prices vary between $30 and $60 per person, or two table service credits if you are on the dining plan.  Breakfast options include stuffed French toast, steak and eggs, baked quiche, crepes and pastries.  Lunch options include slow-cooked short ribs and Her Majesty’s catch of the day.  Dinner options include oven-roasted chicken breast, beef tenderloin and gnocchi with roasted vegetables.  Character appearances include Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Snow White, and Belle.

2. ‘Ohana:  Located at Disney’s Polynesian, the Best Friends Breakfast features Lilo, Sitich, Mickey, and Pluto.  Prices vary between $15 and $36 per person, or one table service credit if you are on the dining plan.  Family style selections include scrambled eggs, Island-style fried potatoes, Hawaiian pork sausages, smoked bacon and a variety of fresh fruits and breads.

3. Chef Mickey’s:  Open for breakfast and dinner, Chef Mickey’s is a buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.  Prices vary between $30 and $60 per person, or one table service credit if you are on the dining plan.  Breakfast options include made-to-order pancakes, Mickey waffles, French toast, fresh fruit, bacon.  Dinner showcases roasted chicken, carved beef, pasta, savory sides and kids’ favorites like macaroni and cheese.  Character appearances include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy.  Guests also enjoy watching the monorail zoom by and a character led dance along.

4. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ:  Join Mickey and friends for a buffet barbeque dinner at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.  Prices vary between $36 and $60 per person, or one table service credit if you are on the dining plan.  Feast on barbeque ribs, smoked chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs with all the trimmings, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese and more.  Character appearances include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Chip ‘n Dale.  Be sure to head over to the dance floor for line dancing led by Disney Friends!

5. Disney Junior’s Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood and Vine:  This breakfast and lunch buffet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a favorite of toddlers and preschoolers.  Character appearances include June (from Little Einsteins), Jake (from Jake and the Neverland Pirates), Special Agent Oso, and Handy Mandy.  Prices vary between $15 and $60 per person, or one table service credit each.  Breakfast selections include Mickey waffles, frittatas, pastries and fresh fruit. The lunch buffet offers such kid- and adult-friendly entrees as baked chicken, deli meats, hearty pastas and fresh salads.  Be sure to join in the character led dance party as well!

6. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall:  Located in the Norway Pavilion of Epcot, the Princess Storybook Dining is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Prices vary between $30 to $60 per person, or one table service credit each.  For breakfast, enjoy family style selections such as scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potato casserole, biscuits, cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit.  At lunch and dinner, selections include a Norwegian buffet of cold dishes features salads, meats and cheeses, while hot entrées are served à la carte. The rotating menu may include seared herb-dusted beef tips, oven-roasted chicken breast and a special Scandinavian meatball dish made of pork, beef and capers called kjottkaker.  Character appearances include Belle, Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White, Aurora, and Marry Poppins.

7. Crystal Palace:  Located in the Magic Kingdom, Crystal Palace is a buffet open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Prices vary between $15 and $60 per person, or one table service credit each.  Start your day with stuffed French toast, made-to-order omelets, freshly baked pastries, breakfast pizza, and fruit.  Later, enjoy carved flank steak for lunch and sirloin for dinner, plus rotisserie chicken, Atlantic salmon, peel-and-eat shrimp, turkey, mashed potatoes, chicken nuggets, and pizza.  Character appearances include Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore.  The Crystal Palace is the only location at Walt Disney World where you can meet Piglet and Eeyore, so be sure to dine here if you have fans in your group!

8. Donald’s Dining Safari:  This breakfast and lunch African buffet at Tusker House located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom features Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse and Goofy.  Prices vary between $36 and $60 per person or one table service credit each.

9. Supercalifragilistic Breakfast:  Located at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, this breakfast buffet features Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger.  Prices vary between $15 to $30 per person, or one table service credit each.  Buffet selections include custom-made omelets, fluffy mini pancakes, Mickey-shaped waffles, carved ham and their famous chilled strawberry soup.  Be sure to make your breakfast reservations early, one luck guest will be selected to help Mary Poppins open the restaurant!

10. Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner:  Located at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, this dinner buffet features Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, Drizella.  Prices vary between $30 and $60 per person, or one table service credit each.  Buffet selections include seafood, salad, pasta and beef specialties.  This dinner is a must for any Cinderella fans!

What is your favorite character meal at Walt Disney World?

Alexia is a Disney Vacation Specialist with Destinations in Florida.  When she is not helping plan magical vacations, you can find her on Facebook and Twitter.