Is Chef Mickey hard to get?

Grabbing dining reservations at Disney World is extremely competitive. We were lucky to snag a Chef Mickey's dinner reservation 47 days prior to our trip. You never know when there will be availability, but the most surefire way to get any reservation is booking 60 days before your trip begins.



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While there's no charge for children 2-years old and younger to eat at Chef Mickey's, be sure to still include them in your total number of Guests on your dining reservation! If you're looking for some additional character dining experiences to enjoy during your trip, consider The Crystal Palace and Hollywood & Vine.

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Chef Mickey's is located in Disney's Contemporary Resort. Not only do you not need a park ticket, but you do not need to be a Guest of that resort hotel to dine at Chef Mickey's! As long as you are lucky enough to score a reservation at this popular character dining location, you can dine at the restaurant!

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However, if you're dining at a fancier restaurant like a Michelin-star restaurant or having a tasting menu then a 10% tip is expected. If you're dining at a more casual restaurant like a Trattoria or Osteria, it's not customary to leave a tip after your meal unless you're paying with cash.

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Typically a 5-10% tip is fine. If you tip more, you will often see looks of surprise and gratitude since it is not as common to see 15-20% tips.

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The meal served at Chef Mickey's is buffet style for both breakfast and dinner. So be prepared to eat as much or as little as you want, all while hugging and taking photos with some of the most popular and iconic Disney characters.

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Dining Tips Children under 3 can eat from the buffet at no additional cost. Before visiting the buffet, check to see how close the characters are to your table. If you miss them you'll have to wait until the come around a second time.

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