Walt Disney World offers some of the most magical dining experiences, allowing guests to enjoy delicious meals while meeting beloved Disney characters.
While some experiences have evolved, character dining remains a fantastic way to add extra magic to your vacation.
Here’s a look at the best character dining experiences at Walt Disney World in 2025!
1. Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
Location: Disney’s Riviera Resort
Meal Available: Breakfast
Price: $59.99 per adult, varies for kids ages 3-9
One of the most delightful character dining experiences, Topolino’s Terrace offers a character breakfast featuring Mickey and friends dressed in unique artist-inspired outfits.
Guests can meet:
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Mickey as a painter
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Minnie as a poet
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Donald as a sculptor
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Daisy as a ballet dancer
This elegant rooftop restaurant serves a prix-fixe breakfast, with options for kids, such as quiche gruyère, and Mickey waffle dippers.
While characters do not stop at individual tables, they parade through the dining area multiple times, allowing guests to snap photos and take videos.
At the end of the meal, guests receive a souvenir character signature card to take home.
Topolino’s Terrace offers fantastic food, spectacular views, and some of the most adorable character costumes, making it a must-visit for character dining fans.
2. Garden Grill Restaurant
Location: The Land Pavilion, EPCOT
Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner
Price: $62 per adult, $42 per child
Inside The Land Pavilion at EPCOT, Garden Grill is a unique dining experience featuring a rotating dining area that overlooks scenes from the Living with the Land attraction.
The restaurant serves Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast, a family-style meal featuring:
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Sliced turkey with gravy
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Macaroni and cheese
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Garden-fresh vegetables
Characters include Chip, Dale, Farmer Mickey, and Pluto, who interact with guests from a distance while walking along an upper dining level.
Unlike other character dining experiences, characters here frequently pause near tables for more personal interactions and better photo opportunities.
Guests also receive a keepsake signature card at the end of their meal.
Garden Grill is an excellent choice for guests looking for a delicious all-you-care-to-eat meal with fantastic character interaction.
3. Chef Mickey’s
Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Meal Available: Breakfast
Price: $69 per adult, $44 per child
A classic Disney character meal, Chef Mickey’s inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort remains one of the most popular dining experiences at Walt Disney World.
The updated dining style features a family-style breakfast instead of a buffet, offering guests delicious choices such as:
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Mickey waffles
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Banana bread French toast
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Scrambled eggs and smoked bacon
During the meal, Mickey and friends walk around the restaurant, dancing and waving to guests from a distance.
While they do not stop at individual tables, guests can still take plenty of photos and videos.
Chef Mickey’s continues to be a fantastic choice for families looking for a classic Disney character experience, complete with high-energy interactions and a fun-filled atmosphere.
4. Hollywood & Vine
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner
Price: $63 per adult, $42 per child
Hollywood & Vine offers a seasonal character dining experience featuring Minnie Mouse and her friends dressed in themed outfits for different times of the year.
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Silver Screen Dine (Winter) – Glamorous Hollywood attire
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Springtime Dine – Bright and cheerful spring outfits
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Summertime Dine – Beach-ready attire
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Halloween Dine – Spooky and festive costumes
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Holiday Dine – Festive holiday outfits
The meal includes a family-style appetizer selection, followed by plated entrées such as prime rib, roasted turkey breast, or mac and cheese for kids.
Guests can also indulge in delicious desserts like banana cream pie or vanilla crème brûlée.
For example, characters in Chef Mickey’s and Topolino’s Terrace move throughout the dining area but do not stop at individual tables.
However, the seasonal themes make this a unique and exciting character dining option that guests may want to experience multiple times throughout the year.
Bonus Character Sightings at Select Restaurants
While the four locations above are officially advertised character dining experiences, guests may also get a surprise character visit at the following locations:
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Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom): The Beast sometimes walks through the dining area during dinner service.
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Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom): Cinderella occasionally makes brief appearances to greet guests.
These appearances are not guaranteed, but they certainly add an extra touch of magic when they do happen!
Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal at Garden Grill, a festive seasonal experience at Hollywood & Vine, or the stunning rooftop ambiance of Topolino’s Terrace, there is an option for every Disney fan.
No matter which experience you choose, you’re sure to enjoy delicious food, fun character moments, and magical memories to last a lifetime!
