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Tyler is a lawyer living in South Florida who visits Disney World at least once a month. He enjoys re-living classic Disney experiences and discovering new things about the parks when he visits. Friends and family always ask him to plan their trip for maximum Disney magic!

Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Chip at Garden Grill

6. Garden Grill (Epcot, Land Pavilion) On the main floor at the Land Pavilion, the Garden Grill is a circular, rotating restaurant.  Guests will be seated and enjoy phenomenal views into the Living with the Land ride and beautiful murals, too.  During their meal, guests will be able to meet Mickey, Pluto, as well as Chip and Dale!  While this ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Cape May Cafe

5. Cape May Café (Beach Club) Located just yards from the entrance to International Gateway to Epcot, guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast, as well as meet some of their favorite characters: Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald decked out in their beachwear!  The breakfast buffet offers traditional selections.  Guests should know that there is a dinner buffet, but, sadly, no ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Character breakfast Trattoria al Forno

4. Trattoria al Forno (Boardwalk) A recent addition to character dining options at Disney World, guests can meet more princesses (and princes) only during breakfast.  In addition to Ariel and Prince Eric, guests can also find Rapunzel and Flynn Rider here!  In addition to the other offerings at the various resorts, this is a great option for a last day ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Mickey's Backyard BBQ

3. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ (Fort Wilderness) Serving up a fantastic dinner and a foot-stomping show, guests will have a great time here!  Guests wanting to dine here need to make advance reservations as you need to buy tickets prior to the event.  Guests will have the chance to eat as much backyard favorites that they want.  In addition, guests 21 ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Tigger

9. The Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom) Another morning, noon, or night buffet can be found here, as well as the opportunity to meet all of your favorite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood — Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet!  We recommend either booking an early breakfast reservation here (the restaurant opens before the park, so if you have ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Cinderella's Royal Table

8. Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom) The other character meal at the Magic Kingdom can be found inside of Cinderella Castle.  Guests can have their meal here any time of the day.  During their meal, guests will meet some of their favorite Disney princesses – Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine, and more may be greeting during your visit.  As ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Snow White and girl

7. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot, Norway Pavilion) Guests wanting their princess greeting to be more worldly can have a similar dining experience in Epcot here. Again, all meals are served here and guests have the chance to meet Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, and Ariel! Similar to the offerings in the Magic Kingdom, guests can get a breakfast reservation here prior ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Character Dining at the Grand Floridian Resort's 1900 Park Fare

12. 1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian) Hidden away in the main building of the Grand Floridian, 1900 Park Fare invites guests to enjoy in decadent breakfast and dinner buffets.  During their breakfast buffet, guests can meet Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins, the Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Winnie the Pooh.  At dinner, the characters change as the dinner buffet is hosted ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Ohanas

11. Ohana (Polynesian Village Resort) This restaurant serves an amazing breakfast and dinner family-style meal, but guests can only interact with their favorite characters during breakfast.  Both Mickey and Pluto walk around in their finest Hawaiian-themed attire greeting guests. Additionally, since ohana means family, guests can also meet and have their photos taken with both Lilo and Stitch. The breakfast platter offers ...

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Character Meals 101 – The Who, What, Where, When, and Why!

Chef Mickey's

10. Chef Mickey’s (Contemporary) In the shadows of the monorail, Chef Mickey’s serves guests throughout the day.  This buffet offers classic selections to satisfy any guest’s appetite. You’ll definitely want to bring your appetite to this meal, as well as a camera because during meals guests will meet all the members of the Fab Five – Pluto, Goofy, Donald, Minnie, and, ...

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