In most cases, Disney characters will visit your table during your meal. While you eat, characters stop by your table to chat (or mime chat), pose for photos, and sign autographs.

Yes, you can still get autographs at character dining experiences at Disney parks in 2026. This remains one of the primary "perks" of booking these meals, as it allows you to bypass long lines in the parks for a more relaxed, table-side interaction. Most characters—whether it’s the "Fab Five" in their artistic outfits at Riviera Resort or the Princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table—will stop by your table to pose for photos and sign autograph books. It is helpful to have your book open to a blank page and your pen (preferably a thick Sharpie for characters with "paws") ready when they approach. Note that a few specific experiences might utilize "centralized" greeting spots where you visit the character rather than them coming to your table, but the ability to receive a signature remains a standard feature of the character dining experience.