Greetings, Gabriela, and welcome to planDisney! I love that you have Storytellers Cafe and Goofy's Kitchen on your radar –
Character Dining adds an extra dose of fun to any visit. We all love the combination of delicious food and tableside greetings from Disney pals. Even better, during your visit, these locations will have special seasonal themes!
Gabriela, both
Storytellers Cafe and
Goofy's Kitchen will transition to their seasonal variations starting August 21. When you checked previously, it was possible that reservations for these dining experiences just weren't available yet. They aren't always released right at the 60-Day mark like some other dining locations are. I just checked and can see reservations on August 21 and onward, so you should be able to book your August 30 visit, subject to availability. There are still plenty of reservations at the time of writing this, but it's a good idea to book early for the best selection of times.
You have a few experiences to choose from:
- Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast & Brunch: Head to Storytellers Cafe for breakfast or brunch to savor an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet with Mickey, Minnie, and other familiar faces! You'll be able to take photos with them in their cozy autumn outfits as they each visit your table. It goes through November 15, 2026.
- Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner: This dinner experience at Storytellers Cafe features Clarabelle and her pals, with a fun call for Guests to come dressed as their favorite forest friend! This one ends on October 31.
- Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween: Head to the Disneyland Hotel, to Goofy's Kitchen, to see Goofy and his friends in festive, colorful costumes. The experience starts with a PhotoPass opportunity and ends on October 31.
The seasonal fun will be felt throughout the whole Resort, since
Halloween Time also begins on August 21. Before or after your Character Dining meal, make sure to walk through the Downtown Disney District to see all the fun Halloween decorations. There will even be movie nights at the
Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn. Check out the
Disney Parks Blog to read about the other entertainment, décor, and food that you can look forward to during your trip.
Gabriela, I hope you have a wonderful time visiting the Disneyland Resort and that you have a delightful Character Dining experience while you're there. If you think of any other questions, please reach out – we're always happy to help here at planDisney!
Your pal,
Kriss