How long does Disney character dining take?

How long do character meals take? 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.



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Generally, allow about 90 minutes for this experience so you have time to meet each character at least once. The last seating of the day is 8:45 p.m.

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Exactly 60 days in advance, I recommend being online and logged into your My Disney Experience account by 5:55 a.m. Be on the webpage of your desired restaurant (Chef Mickey's, for example) and click Check Availability as soon as the clock strikes 6:00 a.m. Scroll quickly to your desired calendar date, then choose a ...

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I go for the overall experience. I love seeing my kids light up when interacting with characters, who take their time at each table. A lot of guests rush through long lists of to-dos at Disney World. For me, character dining is about slowing down and savoring that iconic Disney magic.

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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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5 of the MOST EXPENSIVE Things You Can Eat in Disney World
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For good service, you should leave 15% of the total bill. If you are using a coupon or other discount, the tip should be based on the full bill, not the discounted amount. If the service was outstanding, 20% is a great way to show it. Alternately, if the service was below par 10% or lower sends the same message.

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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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Character dining is a great way to visit with some of our favorite friends and have a great meal while on vacation at Walt Disney World! All character buffet meals are a fixed price and include the all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet and a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.

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Disney will typically hold your dining reservation up to 15 minutes after your scheduled dining time. However, any later than this, they reserve the right to reallocate your table to other diners.

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We'll go through an overview of each experience below, grouped by location, as well as our top tips for making the most out of your character dining experience. Remember that valid park admission and a park reservation are required to dine inside the theme parks.

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If you're a family of five, this means a five dollar tip for your housekeeper each day. You're supposed to leave the tip separately each day, rather than at the end of your stay, because there likely will be different people cleaning your room over the course of your visit.

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Quick service meals are around $12-15 for an entree, but with drink and side could end up closer to $25. But if you do character meals or table services, it'll cost closer to $40-60 per person, if not more. But that's just meals. If you need a snack or mid-day refreshment, that'll add another chunk.

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Reservations can be booked online or by phone up to 60 days in advance. 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.

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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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