Originally Posted By vegasmomof2 We will be going to DL on Friday December 1. This will be the first time for my two kids (3 & 7). I'm wondering if it is worth trying to do a character breakfast since we will be on limited time.
Originally Posted By minniefan YES YES YES!!!! Especially since it's their first trip. It's a highlight for my 5 year old every time we go! Since you are limited for time, you should DEFINITELY do it, since you might not have time to wait in lines for characters throughout the park.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe I agree...most definitely yes! My daughter always loves the character breakfasts! Is the Plaza Inn still doing the Princess thing now that they have that over at Ariel's Grotto or are they back to the regular characters? I much prefer Tigger 'n friends, etc.!
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 The plaza is now Minnie and Friends. I've heard many of the Pooh gang are there at various times. As well as frequent visits from Cinderellas Fairy Godmother.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe I would totally take Minnie & Friends over the Princesses! Hmm...I'll look into making ressies!
Originally Posted By AZDisneyDan Goofy's kitchen at the DLH was awsome...lots of good food, fun, and great character interactions!! I reccomend this one highly!
Originally Posted By out numbered mom I took my twin 4 yr. old boys to the Chip and Dale one at the Storytellers Cafe at GCH. This was there first time at DL and they loved the character breakfast. We met CHip and Dale and Miko from Poccahantis, and eeyore, and kinai from brother bear. It was a blast, and the food was good, and the resteraunt was gorgeous. Also, if you make reservations for early in the morning, you will have plenty of time to eat and get to the park on time.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I higly recommend a character breakfast they are wonderful. We do one each time we vist DL and they are magical every time we go. Not only for our son but for us as well. I take lots of photos and all the characters are willing to hang out with everyone. We have done the Princess at the plaza Inn but I'm not sure if that is still the princess or if it has changed. We always do the Storytellers Cafe. We love them all. ºoº
Originally Posted By vegasmomof2 Thanks for the input. I made reservations for Minnie and Friends at the Plaza Inn.
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 Excelent choice, especially if you are short on time. Then you arent taking time from your day to get to one of the hotels or DCA for a meal. I wish we would have eaten there last month. Instead we did Goofys. I wasnt very impressed with it, and was mad that I took the extra time out of my day to get there and back. We have always had a great time at the Plaza!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe The price has now gone up. When I called to make the reservation, I was quoted $23.69 for adults and $12.92 for children. We have reservations for Sunday! Hmmm....any new Disney dining pins being released this weekend??? That would definitely qualify price wise!
Originally Posted By mhartman47 Question, I am taking my 3.5 year old cousin and grandma in middle of Feburary. She is slightly intimidated by the characters outdoors. I am not sure if the character breakfast would be a good idea or not. When at other parks, meeting characters during meals, she has done fine but freaks out when meeting them outside. Anybody else been through this and have advice?
Originally Posted By liveforvacations We have been to Goofy's Kitchen, the one at Paradise Pier (before it was Lilo and Stitch) and Storyteller's Cafe. Paradise Pier was fun but the restaurant was just okay. Small buffet. We went in the morning before the park opened and I found it difficult to get to since we stay off property. Storyteller's Cafe is beautiful but isn't really "Disney" and has few characters. However, the food was by far the best of them all. We're going to the dinner buffet this time. (No characters though) I think it is nice that you have the option of just ordering off the menu at these two places, as well as the buffet, as this can make it considerably less expensive. Goofy's is our all time favorite. Big selection of food although it isn't fabulous. The restaurant is very "Disney" and the selection of characters is good. We also like the fact that we can get a family picture at the front and purchase it if we want. We usually make our reservations for about 11:30 so we can go to the park and get some rides in when it isn't as busy and then go for "brunch". This time I was going to make reservations for the Plaza Inn as we have never been there. However, I don't like the fact that it only opens when the park opens and closes at 11:00 am. The way we see it is that you are sitting having breakfast when the lines are the shortest! We would rather eat a small snack, fruit, granola bars etc., on the way to the park to arrive just before it opens and then ride some rides until 11:00 when it starts getting busier and then head to Goofy's for brunch. That's just our logic!
Originally Posted By maxrebo1212 How far in advance should we make reservations for a character breakfast? Do I just call the normal reservation line to make the reservation? Thanks
Originally Posted By chris2x My family (kids are 16 & 17) has enjoyed the character breakfast 2 weeks ago as well as when the kids were young. It is very expensive, but the food itself was surprisingly good. I mean very good, better than most brunches we have been to at expensive hotels. Even not having little kids we could enjoy it 1) though other peoples kids 2) by reverting to childhood ourselves I will probably mention more about our experience on the next episode of my travel podcast The Amateur Traveler
Originally Posted By StyledSugar How would I go about making reservations for one of the character breakfasts? I'm going Feb 19-24 but haven't been to DL in years and years. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee You can call Disney Dinning and make a reservation. I do believe that the number is 714-781-4400. I hope that this well help out.
