Friday Five - Top Five Character Meals at Walt Disney World

Every week I am going to do a Friday Five list.  These will be various lists of Top Five things to do around Walt Disney World and in the future Disneyland and Disney Cruises.

In keeping with our dining theme this week, I have a list of the Top Five Character Meals at Walt Disney World.  These meals all require one Table Service Credit, with the exception of Cinderella's Royal Table which requires two credits.  If you are not on the Disney Dining Plan, out of pocket prices are also posted.

Top Five Character Meals at Walt Disney World

1. Cinderella's Royal Table at Cinderella's Castle, Magic Kingdom
• Cinderella awaits you in the lobby of her castle for a free photo before you head upstairs to enjoy dinner with four other princesses. The photo session includes one 6 x8 and four 4 x 6 photos of Cinderella with your party and one 6 x 8 print of Cinderella's Castle.  This photo is free with the meal and is later delivered to your table.
• Once upstairs you will enjoy a family style all you care to enjoy meal as four other princesses will walk by your table for autographs and photos.  We have met Jasmine, Aurora, Belle, Snow White, and Ariel (as a princess).
• Your young princesses and knights will also receive a special gift from Cinderella and enjoy a special magical moment as the entire restaurant makes a wish together.
• This dining experience is two (2) table service credits, so for many it is worth it to pay out of pocket even if you are on the dining plan. Also, it is important to note the Cinderella's Royal Table is the only Disney Table Service meal that includes gratuities.
• Breakfast: 8:00am - 11:15am
  Adults $44.80
  Children 3-9 $29.86
  Price includes tax and gratuity
• Lunch
  Noon to 3 p.m. Daily
  Adults $48.54
  Children 3-9 $31.11
  Price includes tax and gratuity
• Dinner
  Adults $54.76
  Children 3-9 $33.60
  Price includes tax and gratuity
2. Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort
• Here you can meet the Mickey & friends while sitting in a restaurant that has the Walt Disney World Monorail drive through it.
• At the entrance there is an optional photo taken with a Chef Mickey's signature plate.  This photo is not included with the meal and the photographers will bring it to your table for you to purchase. We have never purchased these as we have found them quite pricey.  If I recall, the 8 x 10 photo is about $32.00 or so. 
• This restaurant is not open for lunch and take one (1) Table Service credit.
• Breakfast
  Served Daily 7:00 Until 11:20 a.m.
  Featuirng Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip and Dale
  $26.62 for Adults, $13.99 for Children 3-9
• Dinner
  5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
  Featuring Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Donald and Minnie
  BUFFET PRICE : $34.07 FOR ADULTS
  $17.03 FOR CHILDREN 3-9
  Seasonal Pricing May Apply During Specific Times of the Year ($38.33 Adults - $19.16 Child)
3. Tuskerhouse, Animal Kingdom
• Only breakfast is a Character meal, called Donald's Safari Breakfast.  This is a family favorite as Donald, Daisy, Mickey, and Goofy pass your table in their Safari gear. 
• Buffet style with plenty of options for all ages and tastes. This breakfast is one (1) table service credit.
• 8:00am - 10:30am
  COST: $24.49 (10+) and $10.99 (3-9)
4. O'hana, Polynesian Resort
• Only Breakfast is a character meal, called Lilo & Stitch's Best Friends Breakfast with Mickey, Pluto, Lilo and Stitch.  This is the only character meal where you can meat Lilo and Stitch.
• Family Style all you care to enjoy serving both American and Polynesian breakfast foods.  This breakfast is one (1) Table Service credit.
• Breakfast 7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  Adults $20.99 Children 3-9 $11.99 Under 3 Free
5. 1900 Park Fare, Grand Floridian
• Both breakfast and dinner are served and are two different character experiences.
• Supercalifragilistic Breakfast is a buffet style meal from 8:00am - 11:30am with Mary Poppins, Alice and the Mad Hatter.  We have also met Pooh & Tigger here.
  Cost: Adults $22.36 - Children $12.77 plus tax and gratuity.
  Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverages ARE included in the price.
• Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner is also a buffet style meal from 4:30pm to 8:30 pm/
  Regulars include Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine,
  Anastasia and Drizella
  COST: Adults $35.99 Children $17.99 plus tax and gratuity extra
  Non-Alcoholic, non-specialty beverages INCLUDED in the price

Honorable Mentions
(because there are more than just five great character meals!)

• Crystal Palace Breakfast with Pooh and friends
• Les Chefs De France lunch where Remy from Ratatouille makes a very special appearance. 

Well, there is the first edition of Friday Five.  Hope this helps to make those dining reservations a little easier! More on all of the meals will be coming in future posts.

~~Happy Planning!!~~