5. Hollywood & Vine

Image: DisneyThis character dining experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is unlike all the others listed here. Why? It varies by season! Yes, you can visit once every three months and take part in a different character meal each time. I should clarify that the food never changes, and the characters are the same. What’s different?

The concept behind Hollywood & Vine is that Minnie Mouse is throwing a party. To keep things fresh, she expects her guests to dress appropriately for the time. When you visit during the winter, you’ll see Minnie and friends in yuletide clothing. In the fall, everyone’s wearing their favorite Halloween outfits. During the spring, everyone’s dressed to the nines for a more formal affair. The variance in costumes differentiates Hollywood & Vine. Plus, it has the same characters as Tusker House joining Minnie at her shindig!

Hollywood & Vine has a similarity with the next meal on this list, too. It actually has multiple character experiences. Parents with young children may prefer the character breakfast. The Disney Junior Plan ‘n’ Dine breakfast showcases many stars of Disney Junior programming such as Sofia the First, Jake the Never Land Pirate, and Doc McStuffins.

4. 1900 Park Fare

Image: DisneyDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is host to two or arguably three character breakfasts in one. In the mornings, guests at 1900 Park Fare will participate in the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast. It smashes three different Disney universes together, with characters from Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland joining Mary Poppins at the meal.

Later in the day, Alice and the Mad Hatter return for Wonderland Tea Party, which isn’t a meal inasmuch as a children’s unbirthday party. Guests over the age of 12 aren’t even able to attend it, but your kids will looooove it. Their pretend tea parties will pale in comparison to the real thing, as they get served scones and sandwiches along with the best tea at the Grand Floridian.

The third and final gathering is Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. Think of it as a family meal in the truest sense of the word. Imagine the most uncomfortable family gatherings you’ve ever had, and you’ll get the gist. Cinderella and Prince Charming host the party, but they feel compelled to invite Cinderella’s step-family, Lady Tremaine and her daughters, Anastasia and Drizella.

While the happy couple roams the room engaging in pleasant small talk, the bitter women crack jokes about how terrible Cinderella is and how much more deserving they are of Prince Charming’s affections. It’s the rare rogues’ gallery villain character dinner, and it’s among the most entertaining options at Walt Disney World.

3. Tratorria al Forno

Image: DisneyTwo of my favorite three character meals are exclusively available at breakfast. While that’s not ideal, the entertainment is so outstanding that will grow to love the idea. Eating here will help you start your Disney day in the best possible way.

Tratorria al Forno hosts the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast, arguably the best themed character meal available today. At this meal, you’ll meet your favorite characters from Tangled and The Little Mermaid. Yes, the combination seems odd at first, but Disney has carefully selected these four people due to their shared love of adventure.

During this meal, you’ll meet Price Eric and Ariel, the star-crossed lovers from The Little Mermaid, and Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Tangled. While Eric and Ariel are delightful, let’s be clear that Flynn Rider is the star of the show here. He’ll ask every man he meets to display their “Smolder,” the look made famous in Tangled. The goal of the Smolder is to manipulate others with your facial expressions, and Flynn will encourage people, particularly children, to do the best. Smolder. Ever. It’s adorable.

PS: The breakfast here is spectacular, too. You should want to eat here even without Flynn and co.