Hi Gemma,
Thank you so much for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your question. How fun to be having breakfast at
Tusker House Restaurant! This is one of my favorite character meals, at which you can meet Donald Duck and his friends in their safari gear. I also love the combination of traditional African and American culinary offerings. Please do note that character appearances are subject to change.
It is completely okay that you are not staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel for this reservation. Because Tusker House Restaurant is located within
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, you will need theme park admission for this day to get to the restaurant. Simply head to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park allowing plenty of time before your reservation. I would allow at least 30 minutes from the time you would arrive at the front gate to your reservation time. You should be able to park if you are driving your own car, or you can investigate if your hotel offers a shuttle. There will be cast members at the front of the theme park, and you can let them know that you are there for Tusker House Restaurant. It is a good idea to have your dining reservation number to share with the cast members. Because they know that you have a breakfast reservation, they will be able to let you into the theme park in time for your reservation.
I hope that this information is helpful for you, Gemma! Please do let us know if you have any further questions.