Welcome to planDisney, Megan!
We hope that you’re getting excited for your trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth this coming summer! Please be sure to protect yourself from the UV rays with hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrellas, and clothing — the sun shines bright and hot in the summer, and we want you to be as comfortable and safe as you can.
Megan,
Character Dining experiences are always the highlight of a Disney World vacation! I have so many incredible memories at these special restaurants, and I hope that you and your party have a great time visiting too. Character Dining is considered a meal but also a form of entertainment, so your party will be charged per person at the restaurant. Cast Members need to maximize the space available within the restaurant, so every person attending must pay based on their age. You may be able to talk to a Cast Member upon arrival at the restaurant about your particular situation, but I would expect to pay for this meal and the character interactions.
Many restaurants are able to accommodate allergies, Megan, so I highly recommend taking a look at the
Special Dietary Requests page on the Disney World website. You can also make your dining reservations and put a special note about your party’s needs when booking. 14 days before your arrival, you can also email Special.Diets@DisneyWorld.com as they will be able to give you more information and help regarding any people in your party with food allergies or special dietary needs. The Cast Members specializing in special diets are incredible and wonderful to work with!
I hope you have a marvelous trip, Megan. If you have additional questions before your arrival, please visit us again at planDisney.
See ya real soon,
Allyn