Character breakfast?

shepley · 07-22-2002

I read somewhere that you need to be on the phone before 7:00 am to get through to book a character breakfast. Is this just for the more popular Cinderella breakfast or for all of them? They seem to always just reference the Cinderella breakfast. I have 2 boys so we'll probably go to Mickey at the Contemporary and Donald's Prehistoric breakfast. Do you think I can call anytime to book those? How far in advance should you book the breakfast?

Thanks a lot! Shelley:)

LRTJS · 07-22-2002

If you can't get in the breakfast you want there is a new one starting up at Epcot in the Norway pavillion. It starts July 28, I think. There is also an ice cream social daily at the Garden Grill in Epcot that has Mickey, Donald and Chip and Dale. I think you can get reservations for it fairly easily. It is 6.75 a person.

**mickey** · 07-22-2002

The early phone calls are only required for Cinderella's Breakfast. You must call 60 days in advance, and you should be on the phone by 6:45 AM EST in order to get the time you want. I have been told that lately it isn't as big a rush, but I think that is dependent upon the day.

Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary is difficult to get a time, but if you call anytime close to 60 days out, you shouldn't have a problem. Same thing for Breakfastosaurus in Animal Kingdom Park. I would call as soon as you can, you can always change them later, but usually we work around character breakfast times, since they are the most difficult to get.

Sniff Snow Dog · 07-22-2002

The breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table is the most popular character meal but only begin calling 2-3 minutes before 7:00 as they don't open the phone lines earlier than 7:00. You've got to make your reservations quickly, of course, if you're visiting the parks during the peak tourist seasons. You've got a fairly good chance of getting reservations at the other restaurants you mentioned because #1 there's more seating available, and #2 they offer buffets (which often speeds up dining) while CRT has waiter/waitress service. Your top priority should be to make reservations at Chef Mickey's first as it's more popular than the breakfast at AK.

The afternoon ice cream social at the Garden Grill in Epcot is a good deal at $6.75 per person but please note that the characters appearing there are Mickey, Chip 'n' Dale, and Pluto (not Donald Duck as previously mentioned).

Please enjoy!

Sniff Snow Dog · 07-23-2002

One more thing: In case you can't get a reservation at Chef Mickey's for breakfast, you may wish to consider trying to reserve a spot there for their character dinner buffet.

Please enjoy!

jwdj4lfe · 07-23-2002

The last time I was at disney it was my grandmothers 83rd birthday and she wanted to go to a character breakfast (lol!!) So the DAY BEFORE her birthday we went to the contemporary in person and made reservations, i guess we got them so soon was becuase we went in dec. when its the least crowded time, lol. You never know, luck may be with you when you call! .....I LOVED chef mickeys by the way.
joe:)

YensidFan · 07-23-2002

Does anyone know if it's been a little easier to get Cinderella reservations since Disney started a new policy about taking credit card numbers and limiting the amount of reservations one can make?

**mickey** · 07-23-2002

Yensidfan, welcome to DisneyCentral. When I spoke with CRO last week about the new breakfast in EPCOT, I asked about Cinderella's. It was about 4:00 PM, EST, and there were over thirty PS for breakfast available for the day 60 days out. She looked at the 7 days before that, and each day had more than 10 openings per day. I think a lot has to do with which day you are trying to get. These were in early September, so it won't be too crowded, but I would bet if you are trying to get them during Thanksgiving or Christmas, it will be just as difficult as before.

YensidFan · 07-24-2002

Cool, thanks Mickey!

iusem · 07-28-2002

It is true in the case of the Cinderella Royal Table Breakfast and Dinner...you pretty much have to be on the phone trying to call when they open the phone lines at 7a. As for the remaining character meals, you should make them as soon as you are sure of your plans and meals just to ensure a seating and time condusive to your schedule.

My family starts their first official full day by having breakfast at Chef Mickey's then ride over the Magic Kingdom via the monorail.

07-22-2002	#1 (permalink)
shepley Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 20	Character breakfast? I read somewhere that you need to be on the phone before 7:00 am to get through to book a character breakfast. Is this just for the more popular Cinderella breakfast or for all of them? They seem to always just reference the Cinderella breakfast. I have 2 boys so we'll probably go to Mickey at the Contemporary and Donald's Prehistoric breakfast. Do you think I can call anytime to book those? How far in advance should you book the breakfast? Thanks a lot! Shelley:)

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,350	If you can't get in the breakfast you want there is a new one starting up at Epcot in the Norway pavillion. It starts July 28, I think. There is also an ice cream social daily at the Garden Grill in Epcot that has Mickey, Donald and Chip and Dale. I think you can get reservations for it fairly easily. It is 6.75 a person. __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 27 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Super Soap Weekend

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	The early phone calls are only required for Cinderella's Breakfast. You must call 60 days in advance, and you should be on the phone by 6:45 AM EST in order to get the time you want. I have been told that lately it isn't as big a rush, but I think that is dependent upon the day. Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary is difficult to get a time, but if you call anytime close to 60 days out, you shouldn't have a problem. Same thing for Breakfastosaurus in Animal Kingdom Park. I would call as soon as you can, you can always change them later, but usually we work around character breakfast times, since they are the most difficult to get. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

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jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	The last time I was at disney it was my grandmothers 83rd birthday and she wanted to go to a character breakfast (lol!!) So the DAY BEFORE her birthday we went to the contemporary in person and made reservations, i guess we got them so soon was becuase we went in dec. when its the least crowded time, lol. You never know, luck may be with you when you call! .....I LOVED chef mickeys by the way. joe:) __________________ "Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment...magic and make believe are reborn-and fairy tales come true"- Walt Disney Collector of WDW Resorts... Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Port Orleans FQ, All Star Sports, Music and Movies,Pop Century, Fort Wilderness Campground and counting... GO KNIGHTS

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YensidFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 102	Does anyone know if it's been a little easier to get Cinderella reservations since Disney started a new policy about taking credit card numbers and limiting the amount of reservations one can make? __________________ Find out what happened in DISNEY HISTORY TODAY by visiting my homepage. WDW visitor since 1971

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07-22-2002	#4 (permalink)
Sniff Snow Dog Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 29	The breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table is the most popular character meal but only begin calling 2-3 minutes before 7:00 as they don't open the phone lines earlier than 7:00. You've got to make your reservations quickly, of course, if you're visiting the parks during the peak tourist seasons. You've got a fairly good chance of getting reservations at the other restaurants you mentioned because #1 there's more seating available, and #2 they offer buffets (which often speeds up dining) while CRT has waiter/waitress service. Your top priority should be to make reservations at Chef Mickey's first as it's more popular than the breakfast at AK. The afternoon ice cream social at the Garden Grill in Epcot is a good deal at $6.75 per person but please note that the characters appearing there are Mickey, Chip 'n' Dale, and Pluto (not Donald Duck as previously mentioned). Please enjoy!

07-23-2002	#5 (permalink)
Sniff Snow Dog Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 29	One more thing: In case you can't get a reservation at Chef Mickey's for breakfast, you may wish to consider trying to reserve a spot there for their character dinner buffet. Please enjoy!

07-23-2002	#8 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	Yensidfan, welcome to DisneyCentral. When I spoke with CRO last week about the new breakfast in EPCOT, I asked about Cinderella's. It was about 4:00 PM, EST, and there were over thirty PS for breakfast available for the day 60 days out. She looked at the 7 days before that, and each day had more than 10 openings per day. I think a lot has to do with which day you are trying to get. These were in early September, so it won't be too crowded, but I would bet if you are trying to get them during Thanksgiving or Christmas, it will be just as difficult as before. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

07-24-2002	#9 (permalink)
YensidFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 102	Cool, thanks Mickey! __________________ Find out what happened in DISNEY HISTORY TODAY by visiting my homepage. WDW visitor since 1971

07-28-2002	#10 (permalink)
iusem Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 8	Character Meal PSs It is true in the case of the Cinderella Royal Table Breakfast and Dinner...you pretty much have to be on the phone trying to call when they open the phone lines at 7a. As for the remaining character meals, you should make them as soon as you are sure of your plans and meals just to ensure a seating and time condusive to your schedule. My family starts their first official full day by having breakfast at Chef Mickey's then ride over the Magic Kingdom via the monorail. __________________ My home is on Main Street USA!! Shannon

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