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Characters Returning to Chef Mickey’s Along with New Menu Items

On December 16th, Mickey Mouse and some of his pals will be returning to Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for breakfast. Additionally, some new items that were inspired by their favorite dishes are coming to the menu as well.  Pictured below is the new Mickey’s “Celebration” Pancake, which includes whipped cream, celebration sprinkles, shimmering Characters Returning to Chef Mickey’s Along with New Menu Items

The Dining Experience Disney is Missing

Over the years, I have attended my fair share of Disney dining experiences. Buffets, family-style, à la carte; we’ve done them all and usually with the correct amount of surprise and delight. But, when it comes to the colorful world of Character Dining, I’ve often felt that there is that unusual twang of Disney discontent The Dining Experience Disney is Missing

Ravello at Four Seasons Orlando to Offer Modified Character Breakfast on Saturdays

We’ve just learned that Ravello, located at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World, will begin offering a modified Character Dining experience during breakfast each Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This character meal will include Goofy and his pals on parade throughout the restaurant. It’s important to note, however, that due Ravello at Four Seasons Orlando to Offer Modified Character Breakfast on Saturdays

Can Character Dining Buffets Still Exist at Walt Disney World Once They Reopen?

After the closure of a popular buffet-style restaurant in Orlando – Sweet Tomatoes – was announced, it got me thinking about all of my favorite all-you-care-to-enjoy Character Dining locations at Walt Disney World. Prior to the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, a lot of guests avoided buffet restaurants to begin with due to one reason Can Character Dining Buffets Still Exist at Walt Disney World Once They Reopen?

GMA Shares First Look at Character Costumes at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Topolino’s Terrace, the newest Character dining location at Walt Disney World, is getting ready to open on December 16th when Disney’s Riviera Resort begins welcoming guests. This restaurant is located on the rooftop of the Resort and will only have Disney characters present during breakfast time. Our friends at Good Morning America have shared some footage GMA Shares First Look at Character Costumes at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Six Character Meals in Seven Days – Chef Mickey’s Buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that Six Character Meals in Seven Days – Chef Mickey’s Buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort