Disney Character Meal?

Dee · 05-12-2003

We're only weeks away from our trip:D and I want to reserve a disney character meal for the children. We're not staying on site this trip :cry: so we have to make it as special as possible for the 3 DS. Any suggestions? Should we do a breakfast, lunch or dinner? Who has the best? Is it too late to make reservations? Are there any that don't need reservations? Okay, Okay, I'm trying not to panic but I that's my style whenever we go on vacation!!;)

All suggestions are welcome!

12 days and counting!!! (still can't remember how to add my counter)

Dee · 05-12-2003

yeah for me! I found the thread that tells you how to add the counter. Now if only i can find the suitcases, shorts, toothbrushes......... and everything else we need to travel!:dazed

MickeyMac · 05-12-2003

LOLOL - just keep one suitcase in Perma Pack mode with all that stuff and you'll be all set. :D

With three boys, I highly recommend the cauchophony and energy of Chef Mickey's. I also recommend a bit more laid back, child friendly Ohana's.

I love the character breakfasts, a great way to start of the day.

I'd schedule PS's for both of those, oh wait, this is May, you might be able to wing it, but I like to be a little prepared.

jbjags · 05-12-2003

We made a ps one time the same day we went to the park. it just depends on where you go. Liberty Tree Taven is good for dinner. Crystal Palace is good for B,L,D. Who is your DS fav. characters that will help to tell you whice one to do.

PiratesFan · 05-13-2003

jbjags, we just got back from 7 days at the Poly. Although we made PSs for Princess breakfast in Norway, lunch with Pooh in the Crystal Palace, dinner at 1900 Park Fare (best eating/character experience of our entire trip), and dinner at Chef Mickey's, in hindsight, we should have made more. For 3 DSs, I would absolutely go with Chef Mickey's first, then Crystal Palace (Pooh and friends). The Princess Breakfast in Norway and 1900 Park Fare are both excellent, but may be more geared towards girls. There are a few others, Ohana's, Coral Reef, etc. but I can't vouch for them personally.

We have 2 young DDs, 3 and 5, and they are often hard to accomodate foodwise. Sometimes the food in the parks is just not enough to sustain the little ones, let alone keeping our own tastes satisfied. There is nothing better than to relax to a character meal or just a PS meal when you have been in the parks all day. By scheduling a PS, you are somewhat constrained to allow yourself time to make the PS time, but if you don't have a clear idea where to eat when the moment arrives, it can be very frustrating, WDW is BIG. Our next trip, we will be making as many PSs as possible to guarantee that everyone will be eating properly and not relying on the personal pizzas and chicken strips offered in the cafeteria style grab and go places. In Captain Cooks in the Poly, for instance, the burgers are only cooked as well done. They keep the cooked patties in hot water until someone orders one, where they may quickly fry it to heat it up. I saw this myself just this past Friday while I was waiting for one of those $5.49 pizzas. You don't want to rely on this kind of eating experience for too long, or not at all. WDW has too many great places to eat to have to deal with this.
;pirate:

tinkerbell · 05-13-2003

Chef Mickey's .. we have never made a PS there .. we just show up ..of course we arent the PS kind .. we dont mind waiting for a table if the wait isnt long ..and most the time we have never had to wait more then 30 minutes. Last year we were seated at Chef Mickey's with in 15 minutes.

jbjags · 05-13-2003

character meals to me are worth paying extra for. the joy in the kids eyes of seeing that character interact with him or her is just great. we are doing 11 character meals this time. It is great.

Ohana, is good as well. We also like Liberty Tree Taven for dinner. Hollywood and Vine was good until the stopped doing it. Anyone know why the did stop.

Willbegone · 05-13-2003

If I were you I would definetly call now to make PS. Yeah, you may be able to get in with out it but I wouldn't want to risk a long wait with 3 kids. Chef Mickey's would be the best with DS's. We didn't get to go in March because they were completely booked. Our DD LOVED Crystal Palace and 1900 Park Fare. We plan on attending at least 3 next time:
CRT
Crystal Palace
Chef Mickey's

And we may add another one, who knows.

ilvminnie · 05-13-2003

Like jbjags said, it really depends on who your favorite characters are. And I would DEFINITELY make PSs! There's nothing like getting all geared up for something & then not be able to do it! If you prefer Mickey & his gang, either Chef Mickey's (breakfast or dinner) or Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner only). You could also do breakfast at Cape May Cafe. If Pooh & friends rock for your group, however, for sure check out Crystal Palace for any meal. It's wonderful!

babybelle · 05-13-2003

We have PS for Breakfastasaurus & dinner at 1900 Pare Fare (for our wedding day - cos my DD loves Cinderella) but I am also going to book breakfast at The Crystal Palace

Dee · 05-13-2003

My DS are 3, 4 and 11 so we like almost all of the characters. It sounds like I can't go wrong with Chef Mickey so that will be my first choice. I've read good things about Liberty Tree Tavern on other posts so that will probably be the second choice. My DH thinks we should stick to dinner because the 3 DS aren't big lunch time eaters. They prefer a pbj, which I can pack in the car!

Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions, now it's off to the basement to pull out the summer clothes

yecats · 05-25-2003

Were adults with no children but we have enjoyed lunch at Crystal Palace, Liberty Tree Tavern and Garden Grill. We always make ressie's and usually only have a 5 minute wait if that. You may want to check out a site called wdwig.com as she has a lot of the menu's up, pricing and which character are usually at those meals.

jeannej · 05-27-2003

Garden Grille at Epcot in the Land Pavillion. Fantastic character interaction.

jeannej

kcamozzi67 · 05-27-2003

Just like yecats, we're adults (most of the time) with no kids (yet). We enjoy Cape May's Character Breakfast - my DH is a die-hard Goofy fan and he is one of the main characters there! We have also enjoyed Chef Mickey's in the past...we ended up at a character breakfast purely by accident. I would definitely make PSs right away though so you are not dissapointed when you arrive. :)

Dee · 05-31-2003

All,

We just got back yesterday and had a great time. :D We did dinner at The Garden Grille at Epcot. It was fantastic. My DH loved the food and the 3 DS loved the frequent character visits. Thanks for the suggestions from everyone;)

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Dee Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 24	Disney Character Meal? We're only weeks away from our trip:D and I want to reserve a disney character meal for the children. We're not staying on site this trip :cry: so we have to make it as special as possible for the 3 DS. Any suggestions? Should we do a breakfast, lunch or dinner? Who has the best? Is it too late to make reservations? Are there any that don't need reservations? Okay, Okay, I'm trying not to panic but I that's my style whenever we go on vacation!!;) All suggestions are welcome! 12 days and counting!!! (still can't remember how to add my counter) __________________

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Dee Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 24	yeah for me! I found the thread that tells you how to add the counter. Now if only i can find the suitcases, shorts, toothbrushes......... and everything else we need to travel!:dazed __________________

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MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	LOLOL - just keep one suitcase in Perma Pack mode with all that stuff and you'll be all set. :D With three boys, I highly recommend the cauchophony and energy of Chef Mickey's. I also recommend a bit more laid back, child friendly Ohana's. I love the character breakfasts, a great way to start of the day. I'd schedule PS's for both of those, oh wait, this is May, you might be able to wing it, but I like to be a little prepared. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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jbjags Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 182	We made a ps one time the same day we went to the park. it just depends on where you go. Liberty Tree Taven is good for dinner. Crystal Palace is good for B,L,D. Who is your DS fav. characters that will help to tell you whice one to do. __________________ Contemporary (2001)Polynesian, DCL, All Stars Music (2002)All Stars Sports, All Stars Movies, Coronado Springs, Grand Floridian, All Stars Music (2003) POR Riverside, Pop Century (2004) AlS Movies (2005) ALL Star Movies (2010) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: First trip back in five years with my two kids 266 days 8 hours 11 minutes

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PiratesFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 353	jbjags, we just got back from 7 days at the Poly. Although we made PSs for Princess breakfast in Norway, lunch with Pooh in the Crystal Palace, dinner at 1900 Park Fare (best eating/character experience of our entire trip), and dinner at Chef Mickey's, in hindsight, we should have made more. For 3 DSs, I would absolutely go with Chef Mickey's first, then Crystal Palace (Pooh and friends). The Princess Breakfast in Norway and 1900 Park Fare are both excellent, but may be more geared towards girls. There are a few others, Ohana's, Coral Reef, etc. but I can't vouch for them personally. We have 2 young DDs, 3 and 5, and they are often hard to accomodate foodwise. Sometimes the food in the parks is just not enough to sustain the little ones, let alone keeping our own tastes satisfied. There is nothing better than to relax to a character meal or just a PS meal when you have been in the parks all day. By scheduling a PS, you are somewhat constrained to allow yourself time to make the PS time, but if you don't have a clear idea where to eat when the moment arrives, it can be very frustrating, WDW is BIG. Our next trip, we will be making as many PSs as possible to guarantee that everyone will be eating properly and not relying on the personal pizzas and chicken strips offered in the cafeteria style grab and go places. In Captain Cooks in the Poly, for instance, the burgers are only cooked as well done. They keep the cooked patties in hot water until someone orders one, where they may quickly fry it to heat it up. I saw this myself just this past Friday while I was waiting for one of those $5.49 pizzas. You don't want to rely on this kind of eating experience for too long, or not at all. WDW has too many great places to eat to have to deal with this. ;pirate: __________________ Yo Ho Yo Ho a Pirates life for me!

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	Chef Mickey's .. we have never made a PS there .. we just show up ..of course we arent the PS kind .. we dont mind waiting for a table if the wait isnt long ..and most the time we have never had to wait more then 30 minutes. Last year we were seated at Chef Mickey's with in 15 minutes. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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jbjags Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 182	character meals to me are worth paying extra for. the joy in the kids eyes of seeing that character interact with him or her is just great. we are doing 11 character meals this time. It is great. Ohana, is good as well. We also like Liberty Tree Taven for dinner. Hollywood and Vine was good until the stopped doing it. Anyone know why the did stop. __________________ Contemporary (2001)Polynesian, DCL, All Stars Music (2002)All Stars Sports, All Stars Movies, Coronado Springs, Grand Floridian, All Stars Music (2003) POR Riverside, Pop Century (2004) AlS Movies (2005) ALL Star Movies (2010) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: First trip back in five years with my two kids 266 days 8 hours 11 minutes

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	If I were you I would definetly call now to make PS. Yeah, you may be able to get in with out it but I wouldn't want to risk a long wait with 3 kids. Chef Mickey's would be the best with DS's. We didn't get to go in March because they were completely booked. Our DD LOVED Crystal Palace and 1900 Park Fare. We plan on attending at least 3 next time: CRT Crystal Palace Chef Mickey's And we may add another one, who knows.

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	Like jbjags said, it really depends on who your favorite characters are. And I would DEFINITELY make PSs! There's nothing like getting all geared up for something & then not be able to do it! If you prefer Mickey & his gang, either Chef Mickey's (breakfast or dinner) or Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner only). You could also do breakfast at Cape May Cafe. If Pooh & friends rock for your group, however, for sure check out Crystal Palace for any meal. It's wonderful! __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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babybelle Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 12	We have PS for Breakfastasaurus & dinner at 1900 Pare Fare (for our wedding day - cos my DD loves Cinderella) but I am also going to book breakfast at The Crystal Palace

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Dee Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 24	My DS are 3, 4 and 11 so we like almost all of the characters. It sounds like I can't go wrong with Chef Mickey so that will be my first choice. I've read good things about Liberty Tree Tavern on other posts so that will probably be the second choice. My DH thinks we should stick to dinner because the 3 DS aren't big lunch time eaters. They prefer a pbj, which I can pack in the car! Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions, now it's off to the basement to pull out the summer clothes __________________

05-25-2003	#12 (permalink)
yecats Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: N.O., LA Posts: 6	Were adults with no children but we have enjoyed lunch at Crystal Palace, Liberty Tree Tavern and Garden Grill. We always make ressie's and usually only have a 5 minute wait if that. You may want to check out a site called wdwig.com as she has a lot of the menu's up, pricing and which character are usually at those meals. __________________ I live to travel.

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jeannej Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 190	Garden Grille at Epcot in the Land Pavillion. Fantastic character interaction. jeannej __________________ 1995- Contemporary Tower: waterview 1996- Poly waterview 1997- Poly waterview Contemporary Tower waterview 1998- Quality Inn Suites 2001- Coranado Springs Ranchos 7B 2003 - Nana's home Howard Johnson Plaza Resort 2004 - Spring Hill Suites at the Marriott Village Gaylord Palms Emerald Bay 2005 - November/Huricane Wilma Escapee Hampton Inn

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kcamozzi67 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 134	Just like yecats, we're adults (most of the time) with no kids (yet). We enjoy Cape May's Character Breakfast - my DH is a die-hard Goofy fan and he is one of the main characters there! We have also enjoyed Chef Mickey's in the past...we ended up at a character breakfast purely by accident. I would definitely make PSs right away though so you are not dissapointed when you arrive. :)

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05-31-2003	#15 (permalink)
Dee Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 24	All, We just got back yesterday and had a great time. :D We did dinner at The Garden Grille at Epcot. It was fantastic. My DH loved the food and the 3 DS loved the frequent character visits. Thanks for the suggestions from everyone;) __________________