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Character dining

Chef Mickey

Chef Mickey
Image: Ashley, Flickr (license)

You don’t have to have a park ticket to enjoy the thrill of character dining. There are several restaurants that offer character dining experiences outside the parks, so you can grab a meal with Mickey during your stay in Orlando, even if you’re not visiting a theme park. Character dining is available at:

  • 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian
  • Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  • Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary
  • Garden Grove at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
  • Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian
  • Mickey’s Backyard BBQ at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
  • ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • Tratoria al Forno at Disney's BoardWalk Resort

Make your reservations early to ensure a spot at these delicious meals complete with special character appearances.

Pin trading 

Pin Traders

Pin trading is a guest favorite in the theme parks, but you can get an equally satisfying experience at Disney Springs and any of the Walt Disney World resorts. Take a resort hop around several nearby locations like the Swan and Dolphin, Boardwalk Inn, and Yacht and Beach Club along the Boardwalk, or Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century resorts.

Take your pin lanyard and ask to see the pins of any Cast Member sporting a lanyard of their own. Take your time perusing each resort. You’ll typically find CMs with pins in gift shops and at the front desk. You can also enjoy a great experience at Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs. You don’t have to get into the parks for a helping of this type of magic.

If you’re looking for a way to trim your vacation expenses without skimping on the magic, try incorporating these activities into your stay.

 
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