Character Dining

You are planning your perfect Disney trip.  You are researching the parks, rides and dining experiences.  As you research you come across character dining.  The question becomes, is it worth it?

The answer is YES.  YES.  Oh, and YES.

This is a really fun way for your kids to interact with the characters.  You get some great pictures/video and the food is usually pretty good.  Plus, if you are on a time crunch and can't stay at the parks long, it saves having to wait in line for the character meet and greets.

As I've said before, you MUST set your budget prior to planning...otherwise you can blow it out of the water pretty quick.  But, there are ways to make this happen.

• Keep in mind that most of the character dining experiences are usually buffet, which means children under 3 are free.
• Go during breakfast or lunch.  There is a price break between these meals and dinner.
• If you are going during the offseason, prices tend to be reduced a bit.
• If your budget is tight, consider getting pb&j and making lunch in your hotel room.
• If you are staying onsite, and not renting DVC, look for the special offers that include free dining (currently running for the fall months).

One great resource to check out menus and pricing is Allears.net.  Visit the Walt Disney World website and look at all the options.  Read through the trip advisor reviews. There are many options, with different character selections, that will be perfect for your little prince or princess.