Character Dining
Across Walt Disney World · Guest service
Character Dining is a guest service across Walt Disney World.
Plan a day with it — the planners that list Character Dining, with it ticked.
At a glance
- Name
- Character Dining
- Where
- Across Walt Disney World
- Kind
- Guest service
- Official page
- disneyworld.disney.go.com ↗
About it
Q: How do I make reservations for Disney Character Dining? A: The theme parks and Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort offer a variety of Character Dining opportunities. Character Dining is very popular, and we strongly recommend that you make reservations in advance. See all Character Dining venues.
Questions and answers
- Are gratuities included with dining plans?
- No. Gratuities are not included, except at Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Cinderella’s Royal Table. Please note that: An additional form of payment is needed if you add gratuity and have not provided a credit card at check-in to charge incidentals and other expenses to your room. An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to your bill for parties of 6 or more. An automatic gratuity charge may also be added to your bill for certain items you order that are not included in the Disney Dining Plan. Merchandise or photo-imaging products that may be offered at Character Dining experiences are also not included.
- How do I make reservations for Disney Character Dining?
- The theme parks and Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort offer a variety of Character Dining opportunities. Character Dining is very popular, and we strongly recommend that you make reservations in advance. See all Character Dining venues.
- Where can I find Disney Characters?
- One of the best ways to see Disney Characters is to make reservations at a restaurant with Character Dining. Character Dining meals are very popular, so book your reservations early! Theme parks are also home to attractions and entertainment that feature Disney Characters. Plus, you never know who you might find when you visit the parks—check the printed Guidemap for additional Character Greeting locations.
- What kinds of prices can I expect to pay for food inside the theme parks and at Disney Resort hotels?
- Costs will vary from location to location, and are listed online. Each restaurant or dining location is ranked according to price using an easy-to-follow, dollar sign breakdown: $ ($14.99 and under per adult) $$ ($15 to $34.99 per adult) $$$ ($35 to $59.99 per adult) $$$$ (over $60 per adult) At Most Table-Service and Quick-Service Restaurants: The price range typically reflects the average price of adult dinner entrées (breakfast and lunch generally cost less). At Locations Without Entrées: The price range reflects the cost of their specific beverage offerings or non-entree food items. These locations may include pool bars, lounges, coffee shops, snack and festival kiosks. At Most Character Dining, Buffets, Dinner Shows and Special Dining Events: The price range reflects the cost of an entire adult meal with nonalcoholic beverages. At Cinderella's Royal Table: The price range reflects the cost of an adult meal, plus tax and gratuity. At Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue: The price range reflects the cost of an adult meal with select beer and wine, plus tax and gratuity. Select snack kiosks and concession stands across Walt Disney World Resort are cashless and accept only debit or credit cards, Disney Gift Cards or mobile payments. However, all table-service and quick-service restaurants continue to accept cash.
From the Walt Disney World Help Center.