Are character meals worth it at Disney?

Are character meals worth it at Disney? 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.

Is Chef Mickeys a buffet or family style?

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.

Can you have lunch with Disney characters?

If you want a character meal at lunch, you'll have fewer options than breakfast or dinner. Park admission. A theme park admission ticket is required for the restaurants located inside the parks. If you don't want to use a park admission, opt for one of the meals located in a WDW hotel.

Does Disney still have breakfast with the characters?

From a Minnie and friends' meet-and-greet at a bountiful breakfast buffet to fin-tastic fare in a mermaid's grotto with Ariel and friends, Character Dining is available at theme park and hotel locations.

How much do you tip at Disney character dining?

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.

What age is free at Chef Mickey?

I am happy to tell you that children under age 3 are not charged at all-you-can-eat dining locations, like Chef Mickey's. I'll never forget the first time we took our 1-year old to Chef Mickey's - Goofy gave him a bottle!

What happens at Disney character breakfast?

For those new to Disney travel, “character meals” are dining experiences in which Disney characters meet and greet guests in the restaurant. Disney pals generally travel from table to table, stopping to interact with each party for a hug, photo, autograph, or possibly a conversation.

Are drinks included in Disney character dining?

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.

How far in advance can you book a character breakfast?

Reservations can currently be made up to 60 days in advance, which you can do on the Walt Disney World website. As with all table service meals, to book a character meal, you must provide Disney with a credit card number.

Is Disney bringing back more character dining?

Walt Disney World has announced more character breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are returning to table service restaurants that have already reopened in Magic Kingdom, plus Polynesian Village and Beach Club Resorts.

Should you tip Disney housekeeping?

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.

How long to plan for character dining Disney World?

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 ...

How do Disney character dining work?

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.

Can you get autographs at character meals?

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.