01/02/2026
Character dining at Walt Disney World is a type of restaurant experience where Disney characters visit your table while you eat, so you can meet them without waiting in long park lines.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING CHARACTER DINING
🎠Characters come to you — they walk from table to table to greet guests.
📸 Photos & autographs — you can take pictures and get autographs right at your table.
🍽️ Full meal included — usually a buffet, family-style meal, or prix fixe menu.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid-friendly pacing — characters spend a bit of time with each table.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
💰 More expensive than regular dining (you’re paying for the experience).
đź“… Advance reservations strongly recommended (often 60 days out).
⏰ Usually lasts 45–75 minutes.
đź“· Some meals include a PhotoPass download.
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