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3 Weird Facts I Wish I’d Known Before Booking Disney World Character Dining

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Character dining has long been one of the defining aspects of a Walt Disney World vacation, from the iconic meal with Chef Mickey’s in the Contemporary’s Grand Canyon Concourse to the art-themed meal at Topolino’s on top of the Riviera Resort. If you’re planning on a character meal for your next trip, there are some hacks to keep in mind.

Goofy!

Whether you’re looking to have a meal with a specific character, OR angling to get the most “bang for your buck” out of a character meal, these are the best habits to adopt for Disney character meals.

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The Best Restaurants at Disney World in 2026

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If you’re looking for the MUST-VISIT Disney World restaurants in 2026, you’ve come to the right place!

One of our meals at Homecomin’

A new year means we get to provide a new list showcasing some of our favorite Disney World offerings! For this one, we’re providing a deep-dive into which restaurants the DFB team agrees are WORTH investing in for upcoming vacations. We have a lot of fun making these, so hopefully you have just as much fun sitting back and learning about ALL the different “must try” options around the Walt Disney World Resort property!

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Why You Need To Be Extra Careful When Booking Disney World Restaurant Reservations Right Now

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When planning a trip to Disney World, there are 4 things that we focus our planning on: accommodations, rides and Lightning Lanes, transportation, and DINING. Truthfully, dining might be our number 1 focus. 😅 There are just so many places to eat at the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs, and we love checking them all out. Even though we’ve been to them all many times over, they never get old.

Mickey Beignets at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort

If you’re planning a 2026 Disney World vacation and you’re starting to think about your dining situation, we want to caution you to be EXTRA careful when you’re booking your restaurants if you plan to take advantage of the new 2026 Disney Dining Plan deal. Here’s why.

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3 Things We’re BEGGING Disney To Bring to the Grand Floridian Tea Room

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A beloved Disney hotel offering is returning soon, and we’re hoping to see some notable changes!

Tea time at the Grand Flo!

The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to reopen sometime in early 2026 after over five years of being closed, and we can’t wait to go back! With that said, a lot’s changed since life pre-pandemic, and the tea room should look a little different. With that in mind, there are some changes we’d like to see when it’s back open!

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“It Would 100% Breathe New Life Into That Crusty Place” Disney Fans Are Begging for This Hollywood Studios Restaurant Change

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We’re so glad to see Disney World making updates to areas that have needed a new sparkle. The Little Mermaid stage show at Hollywood Studios got a facelift, an entire new land dedicated to the Villains is being added to Magic Kingdom, and hotel food courts have gotten a bit of new magic. It’s great that many places around the resort are getting the attention they deserve.

Hollywood Studios is changing

Unfortunately, like us, you might have noticed that isn’t the case for every spot in Disney World that needs some love. While Hollywood Studios is getting some revamping (a new land and a ride re-theme), there’s one crusty restaurant that’s in dire need of some new life, and we know just what would help it.

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How Much Will Disney World’s NEW Tea Room Restaurant Cost?

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Something exciting is coming BACK to Disney World!

Afternoon Tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian

The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is currently under refurbishment, and it’s set to reopen after over five years of being closed. We can’t wait to visit again and enjoy a delicious spread for afternoon tea. But how much is it going to cost? Let’s do some math.

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Dates Revealed for Disney’s Hollywood & Vine Seasonal Changes

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Let me let you in on a little secret — the best way to meet characters at Disney World is with character dining. I know, it can be expensive, but hear me out. Multiple characters, usually around four, come up to YOU at your table, so you don’t have to wait an hour in line for one character for the family to have a total meltdown by the time you actually meet the character. It also involves food, so you know I’m in.

Minnie’s Summertime Dine at Hollywood & Vine

Hollywood & Vine is one of those super cool character dining experiences where you can meet Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto (yes, you literally get to mark four characters off your list in one go) and dine on some fun food. Hollywood & Vine has seasonal changes, and we just got the dates for the next one.

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Disney Is Opening 17 New Restaurants in 2026. Here’s the Full List

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UPDATED May 13, 2026

Disney foodies are in for a real treat in 2026!

Tea Experience in the Garden View Tea Room

While we’re eagerly waiting for finished theme park expansions and the reopening of improved beloved rides, our minds have quickly turned to Disney food. We could be in for a big year, as Disney has confirmed several NEW restaurants opening at its theme parks across the globe. Let’s take a look at what’s in store!

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CONFIRMED: 4 Dining Plan Changes Coming To Disney World In 2026

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Disney World is changing the game for the Disney Dining Plan in 2026, and we don’t want you to get caught off guard!

It’s time to eat!

If you thought your Disney Dining Plan strategy was set in stone, think again. In 2026, Disney World is shaking up which restaurants accept the plan for lunch and dinner, meaning some of your “go-to” spots may no longer be available when you want them most. From Italian favorites to Disney Springs hotspots, here’s everything you need to know so your next trip is delicious and stress-free.

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REVIEW: I Met Mirabel While Eating the Best Grits of My Life at This Disney World Hotel

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Character dining might be one of the most magical ways to meet your favorite Disney characters all at the comfort of your own table.

Hi Mirabel!

We’re heading to 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for breakfast, and we’re taking you along with us. Is the food and characters worth the price? Let’s find out.

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