Hi Patricia! I'm so glad you stopped by planDisney with your question today!
I'd love to help you plan a magical vacation for you and your family! You've picked a practically perfect time to visit, as
Walt Disney World Resort is currently celebrating its
50th anniversary. Disney loves to celebrate in style and they're making sure everything is looking its EARidescent best for the occasion - even the food! Check out this
50th Anniversary Celebration Sips and Bites Guide, so that even when you're not sitting down for a table-service meal you know you're going to have some incredible treats to try!
Since the booking window for your
Advance Dining Reservations opened a few weeks ago it sounds like you've been searching for those coveted
dining reservations with some of your favorite character pals! While I love seeing the "Fab Five" at dinner with Chef Mickey, there are some other dining locations that feature a similar cast of characters that you might also be on the lookout for!
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera, located at Disney's Riviera Resort, hosts a delicious breakfast with the "Big Man" himself, as well as Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. Now that character hugs are back you and your party will have a great time meeting, greeting, and eating with these friends! Another option might be to check reservations at
Tusker House Restaurant located in Disney's Animal Kingdom. If you're up for an adventure you can head straight to
Kilimanjaro Safaris first and then enjoy breakfast with Donald Duck and some of his pals! If you're looking for dinner reservations with Minnie Mouse and friends, look into
Hollywood & Vine's Summertime Dine where your character friends will be dressed for a festive beach party!
With all of these amazing choices I just know you and your party will be able to grab a reservation that will get you up close and personal attention from some of your favorite pals. My best advice if you're still having trouble is to be patient and keep checking that
My Disney Experience mobile app! You never know when other Guests will be canceling reservations and something will open up just for you! I've found great success in checking a day or two before my intended reservation, as many Guests cancel reservations at this time. In fact, I've even snagged a Chef Mickey's reservation
the morning of the reservation. It was fate! While I know it's hard to wait, I'm sure that if you keep checking you and your party will be able to have a great time at any character meal.
Enjoy every minute!
Ashley M