Picking Character breakfasts and other meals...

NokeyNose · 06-10-2006

Hi all! I have picked a few character meals and I was hopping for some feedback... Please be brutally honest. These will be our first character meals ever and I want to have good experiences.

Chef Mickey's for breakfast(I picked an 8:40 seating, but I think I read somewhere it was better to go later, is that correct?)

Akershus Royal banquet hall in Norway for a Breakfast ( my 3 year old loves Snow White and my 2 year old thinks she is Jasmin)

Finally, the Playhouse Disney Luncheon at Hollywood and Vine in MGM (My girls love Jojo and the Little Einsteins)

I think I am most concerned about Akershus, we are not big Norweigian food people, but I thought I read somewhere that the breakfasts were just normal breakfast fare.

Thanks in advance!

KarenT · 06-10-2006

We always try to get the last breakfast seating for chef Mickey's. The reason is, you can go to the MK early and then head over to the Contemporary for a nice break and a good meal!

We have not gone to the Akershus breakfast, so sorry I can't comment.

We plan on going to the Playhouse disney one this fall.

ssn · 06-10-2006

yes, breakfast is served family style and it's "regular" breakfast food. The lunch and dinner at Norway have the Norwegian food.

By the way, we loved breakfast at Akershus, the character interaction was soooooo much better than at the Castle!!

faerie dust · 06-10-2006

we love the crystal palace for breakfast. really any meal the character interaction has always been great it is pooh and friends. and the food is very good. we always have great service. last year just as pooh was coming around I ran out of film. even though my kids

are older they wanted pictures. the waitress ran and got us a camera.

tiggerfan74 · 06-10-2006

I think those all sound great! CHef Mickey's is wonderful. we love it. We haven't tried The Princess meal and can't wait to do the one at Hollywood and Vine. Have fun!

bali · 06-10-2006

We had a very late seating for Chef Mickey's (something like 10:30AM), and by the time we got there, most of the other tables were empty as folks wanted to get out into the parks early. That meant that we had a hard time actually eating because the characters had practically nobody else to interact with besides us, so they kept coming over! If you want lots of character interaction, make a later seating reservation!

Now, if you're an early riser, we love love love Crystal Palace for breakfast. If you get an early seating, you're right on time to head out into the MK as the park opens.

palmickey · 06-10-2006

Great Choices.

Chef Mickey's - Our #1 for breakfast. We go for early breakfast, then to the parks. I like the early breakfast, sometimes we get extra Mickey time as they are seating everyone.

Akershus - A great breakfast and lots of princesses. A normal breakfast.

Playhouse Disney - I don't know if anyone has done this one yet.

Val32 · 06-10-2006

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Originally Posted by NokeyNose

Hi all! I have picked a few character meals and I was hopping for some feedback... Please be brutally honest. These will be our first character meals ever and I want to have good experiences.

Chef Mickey's for breakfast(I picked an 8:40 seating, but I think I read somewhere it was better to go later, is that correct?)

Akershus Royal banquet hall in Norway for a Breakfast ( my 3 year old loves Snow White and my 2 year old thinks she is Jasmin)

Finally, the Playhouse Disney Luncheon at Hollywood and Vine in MGM (My girls love Jojo and the Little Einsteins)

I think I am most concerned about Akershus, we are not big Norweigian food people, but I thought I read somewhere that the breakfasts were just normal breakfast fare.

Thanks in advance!

Great choices!!!
Chef Mickey's - My DD and I just love it there!!! We had a late seating once (we walked right in, last seating), and then last year went mid morning and both times were the same, FUN, FUN , FUN!!
Akershus- we did this once before, my DD is a BIG princess fun and she just LOVED IT!!!!!!!

Food was "ok", normal breakfast fare, those potatoes were interestingly good!

Playhouse disney at MGM- This is brand spanking new!
But we always eat at H&V for dinner for fantasmic pkg and I love it here!!

iluvwdw · 06-10-2006

The only one I have done from your list is Chef Mickey's Breakfast and I L

VE it!!! We do it EVERY SINGLE TRIP at some point! I have gone both early (7:30am

) and late (10:45am) and I do have to say the character interaction is much better later. But whenever you choose to go, you will just L

VE it!!!!!!

alandjen · 06-11-2006

Well, we may see you at the Playhouse Disney character meal. When we went last year, we weren't sure how our then-20 month old twins would react to the characters. They went, like, bobby-socks-for-Sinatra crazy over JoJo and Goliath when they showed up for pictures.

If your little ones are into the Playhouse Disney morning shows, I'm sure it'll be great.

dixie · 06-12-2006

Chef Mickeys for us too-Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate with Mickey Mouse!!!! we also love Park Fayre at the Grand Floridian too-and we've been all different times and its always been fun.

**ddoll** · 06-12-2006

The Playhouse Disney meal is too new to get much feedback. We'll have to wait to hear from you!

You'll enjoy both the other character breakfasts. You may want to change Chef Mickey's to a later seating if your kids can hold off that long. The other benefit is they start putting lunch out before you leave, so you really do get a brunch meal.

alandjen · 06-12-2006

Allright, we finally got our Playhouse Disney Character B'fast booked for 9/17. I'll report back once we've experienced it. I'd love to see them add a Bear in the Big Blue House photo op, though.

Anyone know if this is going to be an on-going offering after the Magical Beginnings promotion ends?

mickaholic4077 · 06-12-2006

I also recommend a later seating for Chef Mickey's. When I went in 2004 during the DC meet-n-greet President's Day weekend,we had a late seating and the characters were great!!

jenbarnwell · 06-13-2006

I had no breakfast meals except for CRT and Donald's Breakfastasauoros, I loved Chef Mickey's for dinner, and Askerhus for dinner was great with character interaction, the food was not so good, lol! I am interested in hearing your reviews for the playhouse disney meal!

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,033	Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... Hi all! I have picked a few character meals and I was hopping for some feedback... Please be brutally honest. These will be our first character meals ever and I want to have good experiences. Chef Mickey's for breakfast(I picked an 8:40 seating, but I think I read somewhere it was better to go later, is that correct?) Akershus Royal banquet hall in Norway for a Breakfast ( my 3 year old loves Snow White and my 2 year old thinks she is Jasmin) Finally, the Playhouse Disney Luncheon at Hollywood and Vine in MGM (My girls love Jojo and the Little Einsteins) I think I am most concerned about Akershus, we are not big Norweigian food people, but I thought I read somewhere that the breakfasts were just normal breakfast fare. Thanks in advance! __________________ Shannon 1988 ~ Off Property 1998 ~ Off Property 2000 ~ Dixie Landings ~ Our Honeymoon 2006 ~ Old Key West ~ First DVC Trip 2007 ~ Boardwalk Villas 2008 ~ Saratoga Springs Resort ~ Holiday Trip My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holiday Trip 2008 6 days 4 hours 32 minutes

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,022	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... We always try to get the last breakfast seating for chef Mickey's. The reason is, you can go to the MK early and then head over to the Contemporary for a nice break and a good meal! We have not gone to the Akershus breakfast, so sorry I can't comment. We plan on going to the Playhouse disney one this fall.

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,126	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... yes, breakfast is served family style and it's "regular" breakfast food. The lunch and dinner at Norway have the Norwegian food. By the way, we loved breakfast at Akershus, the character interaction was soooooo much better than at the Castle!! __________________ 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property ....Please stand clear of the doors....Por favor mentega se alejado de las puertas.... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My 40th Birthday Trip! time to plan another trip

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faerie dust Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: carisle pa Posts: 759	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... we love the crystal palace for breakfast. really any meal the character interaction has always been great it is pooh and friends. and the food is very good. we always have great service. last year just as pooh was coming around I ran out of film. even though my kids are older they wanted pictures. the waitress ran and got us a camera.

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... We had a very late seating for Chef Mickey's (something like 10:30AM), and by the time we got there, most of the other tables were empty as folks wanted to get out into the parks early. That meant that we had a hard time actually eating because the characters had practically nobody else to interact with besides us, so they kept coming over! If you want lots of character interaction, make a later seating reservation! Now, if you're an early riser, we love love love Crystal Palace for breakfast. If you get an early seating, you're right on time to head out into the MK as the park opens. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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palmickey MB's Pal Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My heart is at WDW! Posts: 2,772	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... Great Choices. Chef Mickey's - Our #1 for breakfast. We go for early breakfast, then to the parks. I like the early breakfast, sometimes we get extra Mickey time as they are seating everyone. Akershus - A great breakfast and lots of princesses. A normal breakfast. Playhouse Disney - I don't know if anyone has done this one yet. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxpalmickey ´¨) Saratoga Springs October 2008* Beach Club Villas May 2008 Old Key West December 2007 Old Key West February 2007 Saratoga Springs October 2006 Saratoga Springs May 2006 All Star Movies February 2006 All Star Movies October 2005 All Star Movies October 2004 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip! 164 days 4 hours 52 minutes

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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,829	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... The only one I have done from your list is Chef Mickey's Breakfast and I L VE it!!! We do it EVERY SINGLE TRIP at some point! I have gone both early (7:30am ) and late (10:45am) and I do have to say the character interaction is much better later. But whenever you choose to go, you will just L VE it!!!!!! __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! On a Thanksgiving Safari at AKV

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alandjen Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Posts: 296	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... Well, we may see you at the Playhouse Disney character meal. When we went last year, we weren't sure how our then-20 month old twins would react to the characters. They went, like, bobby-socks-for-Sinatra crazy over JoJo and Goliath when they showed up for pictures. If your little ones are into the Playhouse Disney morning shows, I'm sure it'll be great. __________________ 3/92: Int'l Drive 8/92: Int'l Drive 3/94: Int'l Drive 4/96: Grand Floridian Concierge (Castle View) 11/96: Disneyland 12/96: Wilderness Lodge 11/97: Dixie Landings 3/98: Disneyland 4/99: Grand Floridian Concierge (Castle View) 7/99: Disneyland 5/00: Boardwalk 5/01: Boardwalk 2/02: Boardwalk 5/03: Coronado Springs 5/05: DoubleTree @ Downtown Disney 9/06: Contemporary 10/07:Contemporary 1/08: First WDW Marathon!!!

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 1,798	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... Chef Mickeys for us too-Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate with Mickey Mouse!!!! we also love Park Fayre at the Grand Floridian too-and we've been all different times and its always been fun. __________________ Counting down to next year! trip 22 here we come!!!!!!!!!heart: My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,572	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... The Playhouse Disney meal is too new to get much feedback. We'll have to wait to hear from you! You'll enjoy both the other character breakfasts. You may want to change Chef Mickey's to a later seating if your kids can hold off that long. The other benefit is they start putting lunch out before you leave, so you really do get a brunch meal. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon! 46 days 3 hours 22 minutes

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alandjen Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Posts: 296	Re: Picking Character breakfasts and other meals... Allright, we finally got our Playhouse Disney Character B'fast booked for 9/17. I'll report back once we've experienced it. I'd love to see them add a Bear in the Big Blue House photo op, though. Anyone know if this is going to be an on-going offering after the Magical Beginnings promotion ends? __________________ 3/92: Int'l Drive 8/92: Int'l Drive 3/94: Int'l Drive 4/96: Grand Floridian Concierge (Castle View) 11/96: Disneyland 12/96: Wilderness Lodge 11/97: Dixie Landings 3/98: Disneyland 4/99: Grand Floridian Concierge (Castle View) 7/99: Disneyland 5/00: Boardwalk 5/01: Boardwalk 2/02: Boardwalk 5/03: Coronado Springs 5/05: DoubleTree @ Downtown Disney 9/06: Contemporary 10/07:Contemporary 1/08: First WDW Marathon!!!

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