Do you love Disney characters but never have time to see them while visiting the park? What if you could have waffles with Mickey, pancakes with Minnie, pasta with Ariel, and peanut butter and jelly pizza with Goofy? Well, you can!

There are four character dining locations throughout the parks and hotels that offer breakfast, lunch, or dinner with character visits at your table.

The character dining locations are a fun way to interact with characters on a more personal level than waiting in line to visit them for a brief second for an autograph and/or photo. One specific character hosts each dining location and greets you as you enter. There is a photopass photographer capturing the meet and greet as well as a few posed photos. These photos will be presented to you while you eat.

During your visit characters will swing by your table and hang out. Guard your food! Sometimes Chip and Dale are up to their mischievous ways, and they’ll try a sneak attack on your plate.

So where and who can you dine with?

Here’s the list!

Breakfast:

Surf’s Up with Mickey at Disney’s PCH Grill inside of the Paradise Pier Hotel. Buffet style Food to try – omelette bar, chilaquiles, smoked salmon, and Mickey waffles Characters: Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Daisy Duck, Lilo, and Stitch. Pricing: Children $14.99 and under. Adults $30 – $59.99

Minnie and Friends at Plaza Inn inside of Disneyland. Buffet style – very traditional breakfast menu Food to try – omelette bar and French toast (when available) Characters: Minnie, Pluto, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Captain Hook, the Evil Step Sisters, Fairy Godmother, just to name a few.

Get wacky with Goofy at Goofy’s Kitchen inside the Disneyland Hotel. Buffet style Food to try – peanut and jelly pizza, eggs benedict, and french toast. Characters: Goofy, Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, Princess Belle (in her commoner dress!), Chip, Dale, Geppetto, Pinocchio, Fairy Godmother, Baloo, and more.

Pricing: $15 – $29.99

Lunch/Dinner:

Princess Ariel and friends at Ariel’s Grotto at Disney California Adventure. 3-course meal – Choice of soup/salad, entrée, and dessert Food to try – Sauteed Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta, Fire-Roasted Corn Cakes, and the Grilled Lobster Tail Salad (Don’t worry, Sebastian is safe). Characters: The Royal Princesses – Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora Pricing: $30 – $59.99



Dinner:

Goofy’s Kitchen with their dinner menu. Buffet style Food to try – Mac and Cheese Pizza, Goofyroni n Cheese, every single dessert, and if you’re a meat eater – the carving station. Characters: Same as above, give or take a few surprise characters on certain nights. Pricing: $30 – $59.99



I highly recommend making reservations for your visit as they can get booked up rather quickly. Reservations can be made online or by phone at 714-781-DINE. Walk-ins are available but wait times can vary. Don’t forget, annual passholder discounts are available.

So sprinkle a little pixie dust, come with a big appetite, and I’ll see you at the next dining date!