Originally Posted By tinkerbell227 We will be taking the kids for their 2nd trip to DL. On our first trip we did character breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen. It was great, and we loved all of the character interactions and photo opps. I was thinking we should try something new this time around. Which of the other's do you prefer or have any input on? Thanks in advance for any help
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 The Chip and Dale Breakfast at Storytellers is really good and the Minnie and Friends breakfast at the Plaza. If you have a little girl you should definitely go the Princess lunch or dinner at Ariels Grotto.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Minnie and Friends, definitely. I've been to many, many character meals through the years and as far as character variety Minnie's is the best, there were 10 different characters when we went. They also have good food and a yummy mocha drink and the serve-it-yourself coffee thingy. I found the openness of the table area offers a good way for the kids to get up and interact with the characters. Storyteller's is nice, but it felt more claustrophobic and the characters were only your more "woodsy" types, bears and chipmunks.
Originally Posted By tinkerbell227 What about the one at PCH? Is it Mickie and Friends? Anyone been to that one?
Originally Posted By Terminus I think the one at PCH is the "Lilo & Stitch Aloha Breakfast" or something like that. I've never been, though. I've only done the Chip 'n Dale Critter Breakfast at Storyteller's. Chip and Dale... A monkey from Tarzan... I think the raccoon from Pocahontas ... Not really the "A" list, I felt. With my son, I think I would have been better off with Mickey, or Donald or Goofy... Depends on the kids (or adults), I guess. Food was good though. The Mickey waffles were a hit.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb PCH is no longer Lilo and Stitch. I haven't been since they changed the characters so I can't comment on the quality of experience. Before the change I would have rated PCH above Storytellers and slightly below Minnie and Friends at the Plaza. I haven't been to Goofy's Kitchen since the early to mid '90s so I can't rate it fairly.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance The PCH Grill has super good breakfast. If you decide to go there, check when the characters are there because Lilo and Stitch use to only be at breakfast. Not sure if the Mickie and Friends is around all day or not. I tried Storytellers and wasn't crazy about the buffet breakfast. Wasn't much on it for picky kid eaters. Chip and Dale were the only characters my kids recognized. The others were less well known animals from various movies.
Originally Posted By ImTempest Minnie and Friends, absolutely! We had great character interaction, and when we were done we were right there in the park already.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 One thing to consider is where you are staying. If off property I think Minnie and Friends is the best choice. The food is good, character interaction good AND you don't have to leave the park Minnies does not have dancing with the characters like Goofys and Mickeys does. When staying at PPH we really liked Lilo and Stitch which is now Mickey and Friends. The food was GREAT and it may be our timing but it never seems to be crowded so the characters are wandering around looking for someone to hang out with
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan We also like the PCH grill, have not been since it has changed to Mickey and friends but when it was lilo and stich we did it a couple of times and the food was good, not crowded at all and they did the hula with the kids. photo op with minnie, I dont know if it is still this way but the PCH grill and storeytellers had the option of ordering off the menu instead of the buffett and that was really good since I am a coffee only person in the morning and a whole buffett seemed like a waste.
Originally Posted By cptmemo We did Goofy's Kitchen, and my son puked. Where I was told it happens multiple times a day. Lots of dancing and fun BEFORE that point. Minnie and Friends was good, but some of the characters never seemed to come to our table, it was quite crowded when we were there. Ariel's Lunch was alot of fun for my 4 year old daughter, the princesses were a big hit. Next time we'll try PCH and Storytellers.
Originally Posted By noahbear08 Not to be gross cptmemo but I have to ask about the throwing up because we are taking our little one in November. Do the kids just get upset tummies because of all the fun and eating? Our little one has never thrown up but I want to be prepared with a change of clothes if this is something that happens a llot.
Originally Posted By sjdimon We've been to Goofy's Kitchen; PCH and Plaza Inn Breakfast. GK and PCH are buffet's; PI is all you can eat, but they serve you (but you can ask for more). We prefer Goofy's Kitchen for the combination of Character interaction as well as the food itself.
Originally Posted By Roger Rabbit I've only done Storytellers with Chip 'n Dale and Friends. So much fun!! The food was delicious too!! Then again, I love Storytellers!! I still need to try the others to see how those are. I've booked Goofy's Kitchen twice, but have had to cancel each time. I will get there soon!
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I know I'm late comming into this,(Ithought I had posted)... So my fav. is Crystal Place for breakfast. I've had all, B,L & dinner. but the breakfast was a fav. hands down.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Has anyone tried the Character breakfast at The Boardwalk at WDW? I think it's called Cape May. I'm going with my friend in 2 years for her first trip, and even though we're a couple of single 40 somethings leaving our kids at home, we thought a character meal would be fun. I've done most of the non princess meals and would like to try something new.
Originally Posted By sjdimon <<Not to be gross cptmemo but I have to ask about the throwing up >> I would equate this to the excitement of the meal, not to the food itself (however, there are a LOT of sweets along the dessert area that could be overeaten and result in someone getting sick to their stomach). Interaction with the characters is encouraged (though NOT required), and there are a number of times every hour that they "dance around" waving napkins and getting a little "Goofy" (pardon the pun!) I am sure that this over-excitement has caused more than one child to become a bit ill.
