How long to plan for character dining Disney World?

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 ...

What time does Disney character dining reservations open?

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

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.

Are Disney character meals worth it?

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.

Do you tip mousekeeping?

Since you may have many mousekeepers throughout your stay, you may want to leave your gratuity every night, although leaving one tip at the end of the week is also acceptable. Tipping is never required, but it is greatly appreciated for all of their hard work.

How long does a Disney character breakfast 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. It may take less time than that, but for planning purposes, 90 minutes is a good rule of thumb.

How does 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.

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.

How long do Disney character meals last?

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.

Can you take leftovers from Ohana?

PRO TIPS: It's not well known that you can actually take food to go at Disney all-you-care-to-enjoy meals! You are allotted one small box per person to scoop up whatever you want from your leftovers to take home or back to your room. We took boxes of wings, dumplings, and of course, the bread pudding!

Can you do character dining without park admission?

Meeting characters can be an exciting part of many people's vacations, and luckily, you don't need to have a park ticket in order to do it. One of the best ways to meet characters outside of the Disney World theme parks is by booking a character dining experience.

What character meals are back at Disney?

Can you do character dining without a reservation?

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.

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.