How do I schedule a Disney character meal?

Book as early as possible! Be sure to create a My Disney Experience account and link a credit card to secure the booking before the reservation window opens. Online reservations open at 5:45 AM EST. Parties of 9 or more will need to call the reservation hotline, which opens at 7:00 AM EST, at (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).



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At approximately 6:00 AM daily, new reservation booking windows become available for select Walt Disney World restaurants.

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Disney Character Dining is simply a table-service (sit-down) meal where Disney characters come directly to your table while you're eating. You can take pictures. You can get their autograph. You can even ask them those heart-burning questions you've long wondered about — like asking Snow White what's in Gooseberry Pie.

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In our humble frogpinion, these character experiences at the Disney World Resort hotels are every bit as special as those in the theme parks. You don't have to be staying at the host resort to hop over for a meal.

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Here is what is currently available:
  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom (lunch and dinner only) ...
  • Cape May Cafe (characters at breakfast only)
  • Chef Mickey's at The Contemporary (breakfast and dinner only)


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You'll want to budget about 90 minutes (plus travel time) for your meal. That gives you time to check in, be seated, and then time to eat and see all the characters without racing through anything. It may take less time than that, but for planning purposes, 90 minutes is a good rule of thumb.

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What's a character meal? These are restaurants where you can meet Disney characters as part of your dining experience. 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.

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Be respectful of the characters. Remember that characters are people, too! Yes, you can hug them, but please be respectful with your body language and comments. Just like you would with any other person, keep your interaction appropriate and respectful.

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Character Dining is an important part of the Disney experience when traveling with children… or children at heart ?? . There are thirteen different character meal venues at Walt Disney World proper, plus a few others in satellite locations.

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Couples should expect to spend a minimum of $700 if staying on Disney property for one night and visiting the parks for one day. For three-night stays (and two theme park days), costs inflate to a minimum of $1,800.

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