Welcome to planDisney, Christina! Dining with some of our favorite characters is one of those unique opportunities to take advantage of at the Walt Disney World Resort! I always try to schedule at least one Character Dining opportunity during my visits!
I am happy to share that Guests can reserve Character Dining in any of the Disney Resort Hotels even if they are not staying at that hotel (or even on Walt Disney World Resort property)! Some of my top recommendations for Character Dining in the resort hotels are
Chef Mickey’s (especially for breakfast) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort,
Topolino’s Terrace (characters are available at breakfast only) at Disney’s Riviera Resort,
Story Book Dining at Artist Point (dinner only) at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Cape May Cafe (characters are available at breakfast only) at
Disney's Beach Club Resort! Again, you can reserve dining at any of these Character Dining locations (and others) in the Disney Resort Hotels without having a hotel reservation!
And, of course, be sure to have your camera ready so that you can capture those fun-loving Disney Characters during your special Disney Dining experience!
Christina, come on back to planDisney if we can help with any additional questions that you have as you dream of your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Happy Planning (and happy Character Dining)!
Jonathan