Hello there -
We meet again on a Friday to chat about something I hope will help with your Disney World trip planning.
Today I wanted to chat about what we think are the BEST character meals at Disney World.
With so many choices and a high price tag, we know how hard it can be to narrow it down.
Here are our 5 current favorite character meals.
1. Topolino's (breakfast)
This 1 is popular for a reason.
Things we love here:
- Delicious food that's not a buffet
- Classic characters in artsy duds
- Located at Riviera Resort so no park ticket needed (perfect for an arrival, departure, or any non-park day)
2. Garden Grill (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
This has long been a favorite of ours.
Here's why:
- Family-style food that's delicious no matter what time of day you eat there
- Classic characters with frequent, fun interactions
- Restaurant rotates one full rotation during your meal with a fun change of scenery
- Lunch and dinner are great uses of a Disney Dining Plan credit
3. Hollywood & Vine (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
If you had told me a few years ago that this would be on the list, I would've thought you had hit your head.
But it's true - this place should get an award for most improved.
Things to love:
- Disney Jr. characters at breakfast, classic characters dressed in seasonal outfits for lunch and dinner
- Great food, especially for a buffet
- Lunch and dinner are 1 of the best values of a Disney Dining Plan credit
4. 1900 Park Fare
This spot at the Grand Floridian has changed over the years but still retained what most of us love about it, including:
- An eclectic mix of characters with some of our favorite interactions (Tiana, Mirabel, Cinderella, and Prince Ali)
- Delicious food, including the strawberry soup they're known for
- Located at a resort - easy to do on a non-park day or a quick commute on a Magic Kingdom day
5. Cinderella's Royal Table
If you want to see princesses, this is our current top pick.
Here's why:
- Hard to beat the castle setting
- Food is good and not a buffet
- A PhotoPass pic with Cinderella is included
So that's the top 5, but there are lots more.
For more info, check out our character meal comparison that includes a graphic showing you every character meal option with pricing, characters, and meal type.
Have any questions? Feel free to reply and we'll get back with you.
Talk to you soon,
Shannon
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