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Get ready for more hugs from your favorite Disney characters! Disney is bringing back even more character dining locations.
Character Dining
Do you love interacting with characters? Have you been waiting patiently for that special hug as you eat at your favorite Disney restaurant? Well, you’re in luck because the time has come for even more character dining experiences soon! Character meals are a wonderful way to meet our Disney pals without waiting in line.
Magic Kingdom
Let’s start with a trip to Magic Kingdom Park, where there are some special characters coming back for a friendship celebration nestled within Main Street, U.S.A. On September 20, some friends from the Hundred Acre Wood will be rejoining the celebratory feasting for lunch and dinner at The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends.
This greenhouse-inspired beauty is the perfect place to spend your day with some hugs and a feast, with options like Carved Prime Rib, Seasonal Ravioli, and Peel & Eat Shrimp.
Crystal Palace character dining returns on September 20!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, get ready for some relaxing vibes as you treat yourself to some breakfast classics at the ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch, coming back on September 27!
Nothing beats getting some love from everyone’s favorite mischievous friend, Stitch, to start off your day. Get your hugs in as you enjoy tasty treats like the Pineapple Coconut Breakfast Bread and Mickey Waffles and sip on the iconic Lilikoi Juice and the yummy Moana Smoothie.
‘Ohana character dining returns on September 27!
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, you’ll find Cape May Café, a New-England inspired spot serving up some tasty eats in an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet! On October 4, the Cape May Café Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast will be making its exciting return.
Have some fun with Disney friends as you enjoy your morning favorites at this feast, including the mouthwatering Salted Caramel “Beach Buns.” And what breakfast is complete without the famous Mickey and Minnie Waffles? Fuel up for your day the right way with these unforgettable characters and dishes.
Cape May Café character dining returns on October 4!
Are you excited about the return of these fun character meals? Which other character dining would you like to see return? Please let us know in the comments below and on Facebook.
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Suzanne C Scharklet
Wednesday 6th of July 2022
Aww man, I was so excited thinking Crystal Palace breakfast was coming back!! I just need some breakfast lasagna and Pooh's puffed French toast!
Joyce L Lambert
Wednesday 6th of July 2022
Monica - not to give you a hard time - but no excuses to a huge corp that can give million dollar bonuses to their CEO and cannot offer staff more money to create a better atmosphere to their guests. Also, could it be they don't want non-wdw resort guests into the parks before opening? Its NOW always about the money with Disney - never the customers.
Joyce L Lambert
Wednesday 6th of July 2022
So why offer only lunch and dinner at the Magic Kingdom? Is it because they can charge more for lunch and dinner ($20 more per adult and $10 more for kids) Then there is the hour plus away from the rides - already paid for. Of course lets not forget having made reservations for a character meal, months in advance, then trying to fit in Genie+ reservations around the character meal. That's Disney Corp always having the guests in mind! (NOT)
Monica Street
Wednesday 6th of July 2022
I have heard they are still having staffing troubles. Having to open the park for dining reservations before the park opens requires a lot more people. Epcot has the same issues with Garden Grill and Akershus. They would have to open the park earlier than their usual 8:30/9:00 to offer breakfast.