Character Dining at the Disneyland Resort

For many, a trip to Disneyland is not complete without a meal with Disney characters.  To help you navigate the different character meals at Disneyland I have put together this list of options to help you figure out what is best for your family.

1. There are 5 different character dining options at the Disneyland Resort.  Three of the character dining experiences are in the resort hotels.  Two of the experiences are in the parks.
2. Theme park tickets are required for the character dining option in the parks.
3. You don’t have to be a Disneyland resort guest to enjoy a character meal at one of the resort hotels.
4. Reservations are recommended and can be made 60 days before arrival through Disneyland Dining either online or by calling (714) 781-DINE.
5. All dining reservations require a credit card hold at Disneyland.  If you fail to show for your reservation, Disneyland will charge the credit card on file $10 per person.
6. Character dining can be added to your Disneyland Resort package.  By prepaying for your character dining, you will not have to worry about the cost at the meal and the prepayment includes tax and tip.

Character dining at the resort hotels:

Goofy’s Kitchen – The most popular Disneyland Character Dining experience

• Location:  Disneyland Hotel
• Menu: Brunch and Dinner Buffett
• Hours:  Brunch 7:00AM – 11:30AM, Dinner 5:00PM – 8:45PM
• Buffett Cost:  $27.99 – $37.99 per adult and $14.99 – $16.99 per child
• Brunch Buffett includes 5 food stations offering traditional breakfast items such as omelets and Mickey pancakes and waffles, salads, desserts and kids items including mac and cheese and chicken nuggets.  Save room for a slice of Goofy’s famous peanut butter and jelly pizza!
• Dinner Buffett includes 5 buffet stations with hearty fare including carved meats, fish, salads, veggies, hot dogs, pizza, Goofyroni and cheese and hot and cold desserts.
• Family photos are taken before entering the restaurant with Goofy.  Characters visit each table.

Storyteller’s Café – The Chip and Dale Critter Breakfast

• Location:  Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa
• Menu:  Breakfast Buffet or Ala Carte Menu
• Hours:  7:00AM – 11:25AM
• Buffet Cost: $28.99 Adult and $13.99 Child
• Buffett includes omelets, cameral French toast, mickey shaped waffles, fruit and pastries
• Characters visit each table

Surf’s Up! Breakfast with Mickey and Friends

• Location:  Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
• Menu:  Breakfast Buffet
• Hours:  7:30AM – 11:00AM
• Buffett Cost:  $31.99 for adults and $16.99 for children
• Buffet includes:  Omelet station, flat bread pizzas, mickey waffles, breakfast meats, fruits
• This is the only character meal that Mickey Mouse is guaranteed to visit.

Character meals in the parks:

Ariel’s Grotto – Ariel’s Disney Princess Celebration

• Location:  Disney’s California Adventure Park at Ariel’s Grotto
• Menu:  Breakfast and Lunch
• Hours: Breakfast 9:00AM – 10:00AM, Lunch 11:00AM – 5:00PM
• Cost: $32.99 – $36.99 for adults and $17.99 – $19.99 for children
• Breakfast is a plated meal with options including Belgian waffles, frittatas and traditional American breakfasts.  A breakfast pastry and fruit tray is brought to each table.
• Lunch is a plated meal including soup or salad, entrée and shared dessert tray.  Entrée options include fresh catch of the day, barbecue tri-tip meat and vegetarian options.
• This is the only table service high-end character dining at Disneyland.  Four or five princess visit each table at this “fancy” meal.

Breakfast in the Park with Minnie and Friends

• Location:  Disneyland Park at The Plaza Inn on Main Street
• Menu: Breakfast Buffet
• Hours: 8:00AM – 11:00AM (depending on extra magic hours)
• Cost: $23.99 for adults and $11.99 for children
• Breakfast buffet includes made to order omelets, mickey waffles, French toast, biscuits and gravy, breakfast meats, pastries and fruits.
• The Plaza Inn is located the end of Main Street with views of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.  Seating is available both inside and on the patio.  Characters visit each table to sign autographs and take pictures.

No matter which Disneyland Character Dining Experience you choose, remember to bring your camera, autograph book, and sit back and enjoy the fun and food.

Contact me today to learn more about Disneyland character dining and for free vacation planning from an authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

Kim Rowland
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
MickeyTravels
1-480-226-7169
krowland@mickeytravels.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old Key West Resort

If you’re looking for a relaxing resort with the true feel of a Florida vacation, Old Key West Resort is the place to stay. After a long day in the Disney parks, take a short trip back to the resort to rest in a tropical villa, by the luxurious pool, or play a round of golf on the beautifully manicured fairways. As a resort conveniently located on Disney property, Old Key West is a great place to make memories that will last a lifetime.

A wide variety of rooms are available from Deluxe Studios to 2 Bedroom Villas with waterfront or fairway views for families of any size. The rooms have full amenities and free wi-fi for your comfort just like real paradise. Rooms are well worth the price for the convenience of location, quality of room and service, and incredible pool and golf course.

Attached to the resort is Olivia’s Cafe, a welcoming nautical themed restaurant serving traditional and island-inspired cuisine. Olivia’s is a must visit for breakfast to try the Cuban breakfast sandwich or banana bread french toast. The cafe is open for lunch and dinner as well serving seafood, sandwiches, and barbeque. Disney dining plans are accepted and MickeyTravels can book all your dining reservations for you FREE of charge!

Old Key West Resort also hosts the fitness center at R.E.S.T. beach with state of the art exercise equipment and saunas. The complex is open 24 hours and is accessed by your Key to the World card. For more recreational fun, guests can rent bikes and paddle boats, play tennis and basketball, take a guided fishing excursion, enjoy multiple game rooms, or attend an evening campfire and watch Disney movies under the stars. There is always something for the whole family to do at Old Key West.

In addition to all this, Old Key West is a stop for the complimentary Disney bus service taking you to any park, transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport, and so much more. If you and your family are taking a Disney vacation, Old Key West is one of the best places to stay, relax, and play!

To learn more about Old Key West and all MickeyTravels’ FREE Disney vacation planning services, visit our website or give us a ring at 888-812-8750.

Erin Breen
MickeyTravels Guest Blogger
www.mickeytravels.com

50’s Prime Time Cafe

There is nothing quite like a home cooked meal and you can definitely find it at the 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Hollywood Studios.