Hi there Kari, thanks for bringing your great question to planDisney!
Your trip is right around the corner, so exciting! My family loves to dine at
Storytellers Cafe at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, it's one of our favorite character dining experiences!
Your favorite Disney pals will be available to interact during breakfast and brunch, but they do not appear during dinner. They will come to your table to give hugs, and you'll be able to take photos with them and have some individual time, there's no need to get up and seek them out! If for some reason one of the characters doesn't stop by your table, you can ask a Cast Member for assistance, and they usually can assist with making sure that character can stop by your table. There aren't specific times that they appear, but you will see them up and about pretty much during your entire meal!
You can begin to make
dining reservations up to 60 days in advance, and the special holiday event
Mickey's Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch will be available to book starting October 10, 2024. Dining reservations usually become available at 6:00 AM PT, but sometimes they don't appear right at 6:00 AM. I encourage you to keep checking that day if you don't see them right away!
I'm wishing you and your family a wonderful trip, Kari! Don't hesitate to
come back to planDisney if we can help with anything else for your upcoming vacation.
Have a magical day!
Melissa