We love doing character meals on our visits to Disney World. The biggest reason we love it is because of the efficiency of meeting the characters we want to see while combining it with eating a fun meal. As you probably already know, there are quite a few character meal options at Disney World, so which one should you choose?
We surveyed 545 people to find out which Disney World character dining is the best. We asked people, “What is your favorite character dining in Disney World?” The #1 answer was by far Akershus in EPCOT.
Disney Character Dining Ranked By Guests
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
- Crystal Palace
- Tusker House
- Cinderella’s Royal Table
- O’Hana
- Garden Grille
- Topolino’s
- Cape May
- Chef Mickey
- Storybook DIning
- Hollywood & Vine
Of course, a favorite restaurant is subjective. In order to choose which one YOU want to eat at, you need to ask yourself two questions:
First, which characters do you want to see? Are the Disney Princesses top on your list or are we more into Mickey Mouse and his friends, or possibly some character that is more unique?
Second, when do you want to see characters (breakfast, lunch or dinner)? This is important because not all the character meals cater to all three meal options.
After deciding which characters to visit and which meal to eat, there are some other considerations to take into account.
You need to think about the location (what Disney park or Disney resort is the restaurant located), food quality (some restaurants rank higher than others by guests consistently), food options, and price. Be aware that if you are on the meal plan, some will require 2 table service credits.
If you want to search by which character you want to see, use this chart. (please take into consideration that the Disney Characters listed does not mean they will absolutely, positively, without a doubt be at the restaurant but there is a good chance they will.)
1. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Location: At Walt Disney’s Epcot in the Norway Pavilion
Which Characters are typically found: Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Snow White and Tiana
Type of Food: American and Norwegian cuisine
Type of Service: Family Style and Menu (all you care to eat)
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (8:30 AM – 12:10 PM) Lunch (12:15 – 4:40 PM), Dinner (5:25 – 8:05 PM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $35, Adult $55, Lunch and Dinner – Children, $43, Adult $67
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit for Breakfast, 2 Table Service Credits for Lunch and Dinner
Food variety and quality: Good
2. The Crystal Palace
Location: At Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom just before you reach the end of Main Street USA
Which Characters are typically found: Winnie the Pooh and his friends, Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Buffet
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (8:30 – 10:45 AM) Lunch (11:00 – 2:55 PM), Dinner (3:00 – 9:00 PM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $30, Adult $48, Lunch and Dinner – Children, $40, Adult $61
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Ok
3. Tusker House
Location: At Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the Harambe Village of Africa
Which Characters are typically found: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Pluto in explorer outfits
Type of Food: African, American cuisine
Type of Service: Fixed Menu, Buffet
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (8:00 – 10:30 AM) Lunch (11:00 – 3:30 PM), Dinner (3:35 – 7:00 PM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $30, Adult $47 Lunch and Dinner – Children, $40, Adult $62
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Ok
4. Cinderella’s Royal Table
Location: At Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom inside Cinderella’s Castle
Which Characters are typically found: Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Snow White
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Fixed menu with choices
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (8:00 – 10:15 AM) Lunch (11:00 AM – 2:55 PM), Dinner (3:00 – 11:00 PM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $35, Adult $55, Lunch and Dinner – Children, $43, Adult $67
Dining Plan: 2 Table Service Credits for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Food variety and quality: Ok
5. ‘Ohana
Location: At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Which Characters are typically found: Mickey Mouse, Lilo, Stitch and Pluto
Type of Food: American, Polynesian cuisine
Type of Service: Buffet
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (7:30 AM – 12:15 PM) Please Note: ‘Ohana serves dinner, however, no characters are present.
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $30, Adult $49
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Ok
6. The Garden Grill – Chip ‘n Dale’s Harvest Feast
Location: At Epcot in the Land pavilion
Which Characters are typically found: Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Chip ‘n Dale dressed as farmers
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Family Style
Restaurant meals served: Lunch (11:30 – 3:40 PM), Dinner (3:45 – 8:00 PM)
Restaurant prices: Lunch and Dinner – Children $40, Adult $62
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Very good
7. Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
Location: Disney’s Riviera Resort on the rooftop. Easy access off the Disney Skyliner.
Which Characters are typically found: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck only for Breakfast
Type of Food: Italian and French inspired cuisine
Type of Service: Fixed Menu
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (7:30 AM – 12:15 PM), Dinner is not a Character meal (5:00 – 9:30 PM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $30, Adult $49
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Very good
8. Cape May Cafe – Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast
Location: Walt Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Which Characters are typically found: Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Goofy only for Breakfast all dressed in beach attire
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Buffet
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (7:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $30, Adult $47
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Ok
9. Chef Mickey’s
Location: At Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Which Characters are typically found: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Buffet
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (7:30 AM – 12:30 PM), Dinner (5:00 – 9:30 PM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $34, Adult $54, Dinner – Children, $41, Adult $66
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Good
10. StoryBook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
If you only want to see Snow White with the other princesses, you can catch her at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall but we do highly recommend the Storybook Dining if you love the Snow White story. The Evil Queen is wonderful and she really adds to the fun.
Location: Wilderness Lodge
Which Characters are typically found: Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy and the Evil Queen
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Fixed Menu
Restaurant meals served: Dinner (4:00 – 9:15 PM)
Restaurant prices: Dinner – Children $39, Adult $65
Dining Plan: 2 Table Service Credits
Food variety and quality: Very good
11. Restaurant: Hollywood and Vine
Location: At Walt Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Which Characters are typically found: Breakfast features the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine buffet which features Roadster Goofy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and Fancy Nancy. Lunch and dinner features Minnie Mouse and her friends, Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Pluto.
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Family Style
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (8:30 – 10:30 AM) Lunch (11:30 – 3:55 PM), Dinner (4:00 – 8:00 PM)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $30, Adult $47 Lunch and Dinner – Children, $40, Adult $63
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Ok
Off Site: Ravello Restaurant – Good Morning Breakfast
Location: At the Four Seasons Resort
Which Characters are typically found: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Prix-fixe
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM) Please Note: Only Thursdays, Saturdays and selected Tuesdays
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – Children $34, Adult $54
Dining Plan: Does not participate
Food variety and quality: Very Good
Ravello is at the Four Seasons Resort which is not on the Disney property. If you are staying there, give it a good look, but if you are not staying there, it may be a bit out of the way to visit.
Trattoria Al Forno – Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast – temporarily unavailable
Location: Walt Disney’s Boardwalk
Which Characters are typically found: Rupunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Prince Eric
Type of Food: Italian cuisine
Type of Service: Fixed Menu with several choices
Notes: There is no news of Trattoria Al Forno opening in the near future.
The 1900 Park Fare – reopening date: April 10, 2024
Location: Walt Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Which Characters are typically found: Wish Upon A Star Dining: Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, Tiana
Type of Food: American cuisine
Type of Service: Buffet
Restaurant meals served: Breakfast (TBD) Dinner (TBD)
Restaurant prices: Breakfast – $TBD, Lunch and Dinner – $TBD
Dining Plan: 1 Table Service Credit
Food variety and quality: Good
Notes: The 1900 Park Fare has been closed since 2020, however, sources say it will open in 2024, along with all the wonderful character dining options so stay tuned.
Disney Princess Character Dining
There are two primary places to eat with a princess. Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
Ariel – Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Aurora – Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Belle – Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Cinderella – 1900 Park Fare, Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Jasmine – Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Snow White – Storybook Dining, Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Tiana – 1900 Park Fare and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
You can’t go wrong at either of these places. Both are elegant and you will be visited by many princesses. The food at both is about equal but our nod is to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. If dining in Cinderella’s Castle is on your bucket list then you will definitely want to visit Cinderella’s Royal Table. You can find more in depth information on Princess Dining in Disney World here.
Dining With Mickey and Other Disney Characters
Mickey Mouse – Chef Mickey’s, Garden Grill, Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House, ‘Ohana, Hollywood and Vine, Ravello
Minnie Mouse – Chef Mickey’s, Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House, Hollywood and Vine, Cape May Cafe, Ravello
Donald Duck – Chef Mickey’s, Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House, Cape May Cafe
Daisy Duck – Chef Mickey’s, Topolino’s Terrace, Tusker House, Cape May Cafe
Pluto – Garden Grill, Tusker House, Hollywood and Vine, Chef Mickey’s, ‘Ohana
Goofy – Hollywood and Vine (Roadster Goofy appears for breakfast), Chef Mickey’s, Ravello, Cape May Cafe
Chip and Dale – Garden Grill
Winnie the Pooh – Crystal Palace
Tigger – Crystal Palace
Piglet – Crystal Palace
Evil Queen – Storybook Dining
Dopey – Storybook Dining
Grumpy – Storybook Dining
Lilo and Stitch – ‘Ohana
Vampirina – Hollywood and Vine (breakfast only)
Doc McStuffins – Hollywood and Vine (breakfast only)
Fancy Nancy – Hollywood and Vine (breakfast only)
Mirabel – 1900 Park Fare
Aladdin – 1900 Park Fare
It will be almost impossible to get into these restaurants without a reservation. We have tips on securing a dining reservation here.
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