Tips from the DFB Guide: Should I Book a Character Meal?

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Planning what you’re going to eat and drink at Walt Disney World is no small undertaking. To begin, there are tons of choices. But what if you could make your meal a real multitasker? Say, you could enjoy some terrific eats, and get that shiny new autograph book filled with the names of all of your Disney favorites? Yep, we’re talking Character Meals.

You may think that the character meal experience isn’t for you. But we invite you to take a closer look at these special meals and see for yourself if a Character meal could be right for you.

And if you like what you see here, be sure to check out the brand new, just released 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition, where we talk character meals and LOTS more! And for a limited time, you can get it for 20% off with code SAVE2017 at checkout! Here we go!

Are Character Meals One-Size-Fits-All? Why Should I Book One?

You may think that if you’re an adult, single, or have older kids, there’s really no reason to engage in that Disney Rite of Passage, the Character Meal. But we think there’s a place for everyone at the character table, and here’s why.

Safari Mickey

It’s Cool In There, People. I’m not talking, like, rad. I mean literally, it’s cool. Like, air-conditioned. And in our opinion, waiting for characters with the a/c cranked up while noshing on delicious food WAY beats standing out in the hot sun any day.

Princess Ariel + A/C is the clear choice! (At Akershus)

And the FOOD. Did we mention the food? While some spots aren’t necessarily awesome, others offer cult favorites that we’d gladly pay for, with or without characters. Breakfast Pizza from Chef Mickey’s, Cinnamon Bun Bakes from Garden Grill, Frittatas at Cape May Cafe…the list goes on and on.

Cinnamon Bun Bake at Garden Grill

There’s Something for Everyone. The other cool thing is that you have a bevy of service choices to fit everyone’s preference. If you love to indulge in a breakfast buffet, then check out Chef Mickey’s, Crystal Palace, Hollywood and Vine’s Play n’ Dine, or Tusker House.

Chocolate Chip Mickey Waffles — Up Close

Prefer a plated breakfast? Cinderella’s Royal Table or the brand new Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno might be just the thing.

Rapunzel Serves Up Pastries in a Frying Pan at the Bon Voyage Breakfast

But personally, I love the all-you-care-to-enjoy family service at ‘Ohana and Garden Grill.

Family Breakfast Platter at ‘Ohana

The characters come to you — and so do the eats! But then, the Characters. Who do you want to see? Mickey and Minnie? There are breakfasts for that! What about Pooh and the Gang? No problem. How about a few Princesses? No worries — they’re all there!

And there’s more to it than just eating and hanging out with characters. Having the characters come to you means that you’ll get some great pictures without having to wait in multiple lines. And anything that results in less line waiting is a WIN in my book.

You Can’t Run or Hide. May as Well Join In! :)

And if you do have littles, they’re sure to enjoy fun extra games and activities, like the Coconut Races at ‘Ohana, Napkin Twirling at Chef Mickey’s, and the Parade at Akershus.

Looking for even more information about Disney Character Meals? Be sure to check out Disney Character Meal page for all of the information.

And check out our recent video below for our picks for Disney World’s Best and Worst character meals!

Thanks for reading and watching!

Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!

The 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition, is now available!

With more than 650 pages, the 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With sample dining itineraries, plus our “Disney Dining at a Glance” section, featuring “Where Can I Find?” options, you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to get your copy of the 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition E-book — and use code SAVE2017 for a 20% discount for a limited time!

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