Magical mealtimes with favourite Disney Characters

For guaranteed fun, make a reservation for breakfast, lunch or dinner with the Disney characters. It's a leisurely way to enjoy a delicious meal and a time with the characters as they stop by each table for photos and autographs.

Here are a few ways you can dine with the Disney characters:

Share a delicious meal - along with some hearty laughs - with your Disney character friends at fun-filled character dining experiences offered throughout the Disneyland Resort.

• Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration, Ariel's Grotto. This royal dining experience in Disney California Adventure Park is hosted by some of Disney's favourite princesses including Ariel, Snow White, Belle, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. Open daily for breakfast and lunch (and dinner without characters). Park admission is required (plus the cost of breakfast, lunch or dinner). (American, $$$)
• Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park, Plaza Inn. Enjoy a morning feast at this breakfast buffet in Disneyland Park with Minnie Mouse and her pals. A delicious assortment of breakfast items includes an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet and generous omelettes cooked to order. Plaza Inn has seating inside and outside on the patio. Breakfast daily. Park admission is required (plus cost of breakfast). (American, $$)
• Surf's Up! Breakfast with Mickey and Friends, Disney's PCH Grill, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. The Surf's Up! Breakfast with Mickey and Friends is a lively character dining experience that features a bountiful breakfast buffet filled with morning delights. Snap photos, practice hula hooping and hang ten with some of your favourite Disney characters! Scrumptious breakfast specialties include flatbreads from the wood-burning oven, grilled breast of chicken with roasted garlic sauce and signature chilaquiles with shredded beef, salsa verde and queso fresco. Breakfast daily. (American, $$$)
• Goofy's Kitchen, Disneyland Hotel. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with Goofy and his pals at this all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant. Breakfast includes Mickey Mouse waffles, omeletes made to order and Goofy's Famous Peanut Butter Pizza. The dinner buffet features carved prime rib and fish as well as several other entrées, a dessert bar and salad bar. Breakfast and dinner daily. (American, $$$)
• Chip ‘n Dale Critter Breakfast, Storytellers Café, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Chip and Dale host this delicious breakfast buffet that also has items from the menu, such as Mickey Mouse waffles. And everyone likes to start the day with a sing-along with their favourite chipmunks. Breakfast daily. (American, $$)

Plan ahead and you may be able to save time waiting for a meal. Reservations may be arranged for many restaurants by contacting Disney Dining up to 60 days in advance. Reservations for Character Dining are recommended. Please call (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.