1. Character Meals
The easiest, most relaxed and effective way to meet characters is a character meal. Hey, you gotta eat, right? You can accomplish two things at once. There are numerous restaurants around Disney World where you can dine with characters, both in the parks and resorts. As you enjoy your meal, characters will make their way to your table, where they will spend a few minutes with your family, posing for pictures, signing autograph books and playing with both children and adults. Options include:
1900 Park Fare breakfast (Grand Floridian): Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pooh, Tigger
1900 Park Fare dinner (Grand Floridian): Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, Drizella
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot, Norway Pavilion): a selection of princesses
Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom, Cinderella’s Castle): a selection of princesses
Chef Mickey’s (Contemporary): Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto
Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom, Main Street USA): Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore
Garden Grill (Epcot, The Land Pavilion): Chip, Dale, Mickey, Pluto
Hollywood & Vine (Hollywood Studios): Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, Jake (of Neverland pirate fame), Handy Manny
Ohana breakfast (Polynesian): Lilo, Stitch, Mickey.
Cape May Cafe (Beach Club Resort): Mickey, Pluto, Donald, Daisy
Tusker House (Animal Kingdom): Goofy, Mickey, Daisy, Donald
Mickey's Backyard BBQ (Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground ): Mickey, Minnie, Goofyand Chip and Dale
Perfectly Princess Tea Party (Grand Floridian): Princess Aurora
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