One of the most popular questions we receive from guests traveling to Disneyland Resort is about character dining options! We get it – you are in the midst of planning your trip and your little ones won’t stop asking you when they can see Mickey Mouse or their favorite Disney princess! Well, here’s the latest on the character dining options currently available at Disneyland resort.
Traditionally there are character meals in Disneyland as well as at The Disneyland Hotel and The Grand Californian. You’ll want to make sure you book these available character dining options as soon as your dining window opens! With limited options, and limited seating in the restaurants, these go fast! So where can you dine and see characters? Let’s go over those options!
Overview
Characters will come out and rotate around the restaurant, stop for autographs and photos, and even hugs! Don’t forget that when booking a character dining option in Disneyland, you will be using an admission ticket to enter the park. You can find all the current menus in your Disneyland account either online or on your mobile app. In all cases, character lineup is subject to change. Children under 3 are free of charge.
Where to find Character Dining at Disneyland
Plaza Inn, Disneyland Park
Right at the end of Main Street USA, the Victorian themed Plaza Inn offers a great way to start your day. “Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park” is an “all-you-care-to-enjoy” buffet. Breakfast favorites include Mickey Waffles, made-to-order omelets, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh-baked pastries and bread, fresh fruits, and hot and cold cereal. Minnie and a variety of her Disney friends, such as those from the Hundred Acre Woods, make their way around the restaurant during your dining experience, so have that camera ready! Breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
A theme park ticket and park reservation are needed for each member of the dining party 3 and up.
Where to find Character Dining At the Resorts
The Disneyland Hotel – Goofy’s Kitchen
A classic! Goofy’s Kitchen and character dining are synonymous so the good news is Chef Goofy is serving up breakfast and dinner! Head on over to the original Disneyland Hotel for this “all-you-care-to-eat” dining experience. Traditional breakfast items such as made-to-order omelets, Mickey waffles, smoked salmon, fresh fruit and pastries are part of this scrumptious buffet. Be sure to try Goofy’s Peanut Butter Pizza at breakfast!
Dinner includes a carving station, fresh catch of the day, seasonable vegetables, fresh salads and assorted pizzas! Chef Goofy, and his culinary helpers, dance their way around the restaurant at breakfast (7:00 AM – 1:30 PM) and dinner (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM).
Disney’s Grand Californian – Napa Rose
Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian hosts the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure. Guests can enjoy a 3-course meal with kid and adult friendly options. Enjoy Tiana’s Beignets, chicken and Mickey Waffles, and Ariel’s Dingle Hopper Vanilla Cake Pops, for example, all while sharing stories, and taking photos with famous Disney Princesses.
Each child will take home a special keepsake. Princess Breakfast Adventures is available Thursdays-Mondays (8:00 AM – 12:00 noon).
This is a spot princess fans don’t want to miss! Princess appearances are subject to change.
Disney’s Grand Californian – Storytellers Cafe
Join Mickey Mouse in his Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet as he shares stories of his many adventures during this breakfast or brunch buffet dining experience at Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian. Mickey and his friends, in their adventure costumes, will be available for photos and autograph signing.
Breakfast and brunch favorites such as fresh baked goods, Mickey Waffles, made-to-order omelets and hand-carved meats are among the many choices available. Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:45 AM and brunch from 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
Bonus Character Sightings
In the Parks – Disneyland
We are mentioning this location because some guests are happy with small sightings. Tiana is occasionally seen strolling through her new Disneyland Restaurant, Tiana’s Palace located in New Orleans Square. This location is quick-service and is not considered by Disneyland dining to be an official character dining option. Appearances by Tiana are subject to change.
