Is Chef Mickeys a buffet or family style?


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.


Do you have to pay for a 1 year old at Chef Mickeys?

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.


Does Disney automatically add gratuity?

An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more. An automatic gratuity charge may also be added to your bill for certain items you order that are not included in the Disney Dining Plan.


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.


Can you eat at Chef Mickey without a park ticket?

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!


How much did you tip at a buffet?

The Emily Post Institute, at emilypost.com, has a helpful tipping guide that suggests leaving 10 percent of the total bill for buffet-style restaurants. That seems to be a good starting point, but there is no harm in tipping more.


Do you tip at Disney buffets?

Buffet Service Dining: Servers at Disney's buffets work just as hard, if not harder, than those at traditional table service restaurants. There's a lot more clearing and refilling than at other meals. The norm is to tip buffet server staff the same as traditional table service staff.


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.