Dining in the parks only scratches the surface of what Disney dining has to offer. There are so many amazing restaurants throughout Disney World that guests can experience without ever entering a park. Character dining is a great way for your little ones to meet their favorite characters without having to wait in long lines in the Florida heat. Many restaurants outside of the Disney parks offer character dining experiences for guests to enjoy. If character dining is a must-do for you and your family then be sure to check out these unique character dining experiences outside of the parks.
Breakfast At Topolino’s Terrace At Disney’s Riviera Resort
Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort has a unique character dining experience during breakfast hours only. Guests can join Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald for a breakfast with an artistic flair. The characters here are uniquely dressed to match the Riviera’s stylish European flair. This restaurant is on the smaller side so guests have reported that they were able to spend more time with the characters than at other restaurants. Entree options include a Sour Cream Waffle, Steak and Eggs, Avocado and Smoked Salmon Toast, and more.

Breakfast At Ohana At Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Breakfast at Ohana is the only place where you are guaranteed to meet Lilo and Stitch. Guests enjoying breakfast at Ohana can expect a large breakfast served family-style, consisting of scrambled eggs, sausage, Hawaiian ham, pineapple compote, Mickey waffles and more. Guests can have fun meeting Lilo, Stitch, and a few other surprise friends.

Breakfast At Cape May Cafe At Disney’s Beach Club
Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club serves a breakfast buffet that you just can’t miss, complete with their famous Salted Caramel Beach Buns. Guests can enjoy their breakfast with Minnie, Daisy, and a few other friends who will be dressed in their beachy best.

1900 Park Fare At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is home to 1900 Park Fare, a unique character buffet featuring Disney’s wish-makers. Mirabelle, Aladdin, Cinderella, and Tiana all meet you and greet you during this unique dining experience. Guests are invited to write down their wish and then take part in a wish-making ceremony where they can speak their wish aloud and hope it comes true. The characters appear during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meal is served buffet-style, and the famous Strawberry Soup is served all day long!

Story Book Dining At Artist Point With Snow White At Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Located in the beautiful Wilderness Lodge, this character dining experience is truly unique. This is the only place where guests can dine with the The Evil Queen, as well as Dopey and Grumpy. Snow White also greets during your meal. This meal is three-courses and features appetizers to share, entrees, and shared desserts.

Have you ever experienced these character meals? What is your favorite character dining experience at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!
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