Walt Disney World Best Character Lunches
Welcome to the Best in the World, Disney World that is. We asked our Mouse for Less group members for their opinions on the “Best Food” at Walt Disney World and they gave it to us. Now we want to share the results with everyone. We hope you find our pages helpful in deciding on desserts and snacks, lunches and dinners, character breakfasts, and even drinks on your Walt Disney World vacation. Here are the top winners for Character Lunch Meals. There are far fewer options available for character lunches, despite this, it is a good time to take a break and meet some of your favorite friends. Ask your Magic for Less travel agent for recommendations on their favorites too! So here we roll with Walt Disney World Best Character Lunches.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Park/Resort: Magic Kingdom
Type of Restaurant: Sit-Down Pre-fix Menu
View Cinderella’s Royal Table Menu
2 Table Service Credits on the Disney Dining Plan
Step inside Cinderella’s Castle and take the spiral staircase to the second floor where you’ll find an enchanting banquet room. Before you’re seated, you will post for a photo with Cinderella herself. During lunch, you’ll be greeted by several Disney Princesses at your table. Guests love Cinderella’s Royal Table because there’s nothing more charming than eating inside the infamous Cinderella’s Castle. Because the restaurant has a pre-fix menu, you’ll choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert to enjoy.
Tusker House Restaurant
Park/Resort: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Type of Restaurant: Sit Down/Buffet
View Donald’s Dining Safari Lunch menu at Tusker House
1 Table Service on the Disney Dining Plan
While you are dining indoors at Tusker House, you feel like you are dining outside (minus the heat) at a Harambe marketplace from the smells to the authentic decor. In addition, you will be visited by Donald and friends in their safari gear! At lunch, enjoy African-influenced breads, and meats. From spit-roasted Tandoori Chicken, to South African-spiced Cauliflower, and Chicken Strips to Macaroni and Cheese, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Guests love Tusker House because it’s a great way to interact with the “Fab 5” characters (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald Duck). However, keep in mind that characters are subject to change.
Comments from Mouse for Less Members:
- “My family loved the unique offerings at Tusker House.” – Kourtney D
- “Getting to see Daisy Duck at lunch was key!” – Nancy C
- “Great food. Great character interaction.”- Jaimie S
Chip and Dale’s Harvest Feast at The Garden Grill
Park/Resort: Epcot – Future World – The Land
Type of Restaurant: Sit Down served family style
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1 Table Service Credit on the Disney Dining Plan
Step inside The Land Pavilion at EPCOT to visit Chip ‘n’ Dale and other friends for a delicious family-style lunch. This unique dining location slowly rotates around the infamous Living with the Land attraction. Guests get to see the farmhouse, rainforest, and thunderstorm scenes of the attraction. At lunch, enjoy cornbread, salad, Backyard Grilled Steak, Rotisserie-roasted Turkey, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and more! All while revolving and interacting with favorite Disney Characters.
Comments from Mouse for Less Members:
- We loved Garden Grill! – Aimee R
- I love the Garden Grille restaurant, the food, and my favorite characters are Chip and Dale. (They have been since I was a child and read the Little Golden Book about them and Donald Duck at Christmas – Lee W
Crystal Palace
Park/Resort: Magic Kingdom
Type of Restaurant: Sit Down/Buffet
View Crystal Palace Menu
1 Table Service Credit on the Disney Dining Plan
Step inside a Victorian-inspired greenhouse and dine with Winnie the Pooh and friends. This character buffet is located right in the heart of Magic Kingdom. For lunch, enjoy pastas, country-fried chicken, roasted carved beef, and more. Pro tip, book a late lunch and fill up at the buffet, and enjoy a snack for dinner. Guests love dining at Crystal Palace because it’s the only character experience to dine with Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore!
Visit our Character Meet and Greet Opportunities page for other opportunities to meet your favorite characters.
Check out our Character Meals page for a full viewing of the available options
Visit our Best Character Breakfasts and Best Character Dinners pages and see which restaurants score highest for that those meals!