Crystal Palace Character Breakfast - The DIS Discussion Forums

taragl · 06-23-2006, 01:33 PM

Our very first character breakfast! This was our November 2005 trip. Our PS was at 8:00am sharp, and we were there 10 minutes early out of sheer excitement. The CP CMs were still preparing the restaurant when we arrived, so we wandered the Magic Kingdom and took photos. It was so much fun walking down an empty Main Street and taking pictures of ourselves in front of Cinderella's Castle without anyone else in the background!

When the CP opened, we were the second family ushered in. It was only minutes until we were filling plates with character waffles, eggs, fruit and other excellent breakfast goodies. Most items were at least as good as a typical pancake house breakfast -- some were extraordinary. DH didn't like the coffee much, but he's picky about his brew. Every person in our family -- with widely varying dietary needs (a diabetic and a 7-year-old) -- found something to be excited about. And... since it was first-thing in the morning, no lines at the buffet!

A darling honeymoon couple was on our right, table decorated with heart-shaped glitter and matching bride/groom Mickey ears. And a great big mixed group of adults and kids was nearby laughing and enjoying themselves audibly. The atmosphere was festive and everyone (guests and CMs) there had a joyous attitude (isn't that important when you're trying to relax?).

As we ate, each character arrived in turn, no more than 10 minutes apart. So few families were there, we were never rushed with any of them. DS7 got a hug, and autograph and a photo with each character. I thought he might be too "cool" to be excited by Pooh and Tigger, but he became a little kid again. Watching him smile and giggle at Piglet and Eeyore was the best part for me. He's not so grown up after all...

By the time we were ready for seconds, the crowd was growing and the food lines were lengthening. We lingered over coffee for a few more minutes, then headed out to the still-closed park. We were able to wait right at the Tomorrowland rope and ride at least 4 attractions before lines started to grow. Early mornings are the way to do it!

DJBounce · 06-23-2006, 07:16 PM

Thanks for your review! Crystal Palace is by far our favorite breakfast!

ufgator · 06-23-2006, 07:34 PM

Thanks for your review.

tinkerbeth · 06-23-2006, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the review. I'm looking forward to trying CP for the first time this trip.

Beth

deany · 06-23-2006, 09:17 PM

Loved your review. We have an ADR at CP for 8:05am when the park opens at 9am. How early will they let you into the park? We would like to get there the suggested 10 mins ahead plus an extra 5-10 mins for pictures of the empty park.

munchkin bunchkin · 06-23-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerbeth

Thanks for the review. I'm looking forward to trying CP for the first time this trip.

Beth

You'll love it!

Minniespal · 06-24-2006, 06:41 AM

Enjoyed reading your review ~ Thanx for sharing.

averill94 · 06-24-2006, 07:00 AM

Glad this worked out so nicely for your family. It sounds like a great time.
We have an 8:10am when we go- I hope things go as smooth for us!

BeadyLady · 06-24-2006, 08:03 AM

Lovely report! Now I'm thinging I should get an ADR for Dec for us. It's only the DH and myself, still fun for just couples?

swankybeth · 06-24-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BeadyLady

Lovely report! Now I'm thinging I should get an ADR for Dec for us. It's only the DH and myself, still fun for just couples?

You should definitely go! DH and I have gone 2x for breakfast and we have an ADR for dinner in December. No kids yet, but we still love the character meals!

taragl-Thanks for sharing your review!

taragl · 06-24-2006, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deany

How early will they let you into the park? We would like to get there the suggested 10 mins ahead plus an extra 5-10 mins for pictures of the empty park.

I'm sure someone else knows the exact rule, but I recall it was somewhere around 7:45am that they let us in. Plenty of time for pictures.

Booknut · 06-24-2006, 05:09 PM

Great review - we're off to CP for breakfast in September (our first time) and we're really looking forward to it!

Albertan mom · 06-24-2006, 05:12 PM

Ooohhh yay!!
We have an 8:05 ressie there on a 9am opening day too!
Very excited about it!
Glad to hear it was everything we were hoping it would be!

mydogisbo · 06-24-2006, 06:10 PM

Glad you had such a good time--we love CP for breakfast too! Good food, good service, fun characters--& in the MK you can't go wrong!

BeadyLady · 06-24-2006, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swankybeth

You should definitely go! DH and I have gone 2x for breakfast and we have an ADR for dinner in December. No kids yet, but we still love the character meals!

taragl-Thanks for sharing your review!

Thanks! It looks like our trips almost overlap. We're there till Dec 11th.

06-23-2006, 01:33 PM	#1
taragl Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 100	Crystal Palace Character Breakfast Our very first character breakfast! This was our November 2005 trip. Our PS was at 8:00am sharp, and we were there 10 minutes early out of sheer excitement. The CP CMs were still preparing the restaurant when we arrived, so we wandered the Magic Kingdom and took photos. It was so much fun walking down an empty Main Street and taking pictures of ourselves in front of Cinderella's Castle without anyone else in the background! When the CP opened, we were the second family ushered in. It was only minutes until we were filling plates with character waffles, eggs, fruit and other excellent breakfast goodies. Most items were at least as good as a typical pancake house breakfast -- some were extraordinary. DH didn't like the coffee much, but he's picky about his brew. Every person in our family -- with widely varying dietary needs (a diabetic and a 7-year-old) -- found something to be excited about. And... since it was first-thing in the morning, no lines at the buffet! A darling honeymoon couple was on our right, table decorated with heart-shaped glitter and matching bride/groom Mickey ears. And a great big mixed group of adults and kids was nearby laughing and enjoying themselves audibly. The atmosphere was festive and everyone (guests and CMs) there had a joyous attitude (isn't that important when you're trying to relax?). As we ate, each character arrived in turn, no more than 10 minutes apart. So few families were there, we were never rushed with any of them. DS7 got a hug, and autograph and a photo with each character. I thought he might be too "cool" to be excited by Pooh and Tigger, but he became a little kid again. Watching him smile and giggle at Piglet and Eeyore was the best part for me. He's not so grown up after all... By the time we were ready for seconds, the crowd was growing and the food lines were lengthening. We lingered over coffee for a few more minutes, then headed out to the still-closed park. We were able to wait right at the Tomorrowland rope and ride at least 4 attractions before lines started to grow. Early mornings are the way to do it! __________________

06-23-2006, 07:16 PM	#2
DJBounce If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 763	Thanks for your review! Crystal Palace is by far our favorite breakfast! __________________ DJBounce March 1999 All Star Movies - Our Honeymoon, Feb 2001 Fort Wilderness, June 2002 Port Orleans Riverside, Jan 2004 Pop Century, Oct 2005 Give Kids the World - Tiffani's Wish, Jan 2007 All Star Music - Finished 1/2 Marathon, March 09 -Fort Wilderness cabins

06-23-2006, 07:34 PM	#3
ufgator DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,892	Thanks for your review. __________________ Me DH DS 1 Dog Visit I Love Teddies Your largest teddy and real bear resource, including reviews and pictures of Disney Teddy Bear and Doll Weekends Recent trips: Nov 2009 POFQ ~ Jan/Feb 2009 BWI for DS' 1st Trip ~ Dec. 2007 BC & GF ~ Sep. 2007 POFQ ~ May 15-21, 2007 at BC & Ft. Wilderness Cabin ~ May 17-21, 2006 at BWI & GF ~ POFQ Jan. 24-25, 2006 ~ Stayed at AKL, BC, BWI, CBR, CSR, CR, Ft. Wilderness Cabins, GF, Poly, POFQ, POR, WL and YC. Visited Disneyland CA and Disneyland Paris.

06-23-2006, 08:56 PM	#4
tinkerbeth Goin' back soon!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,020	Thanks for the review. I'm looking forward to trying CP for the first time this trip. Beth __________________

06-24-2006, 06:41 AM	#7
Minniespal The Original 'Free Spirit' Who's Next?? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 52,291	Enjoyed reading your review ~ Thanx for sharing. __________________

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06-23-2006, 09:17 PM	#5
deany deany Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 529	Loved your review. We have an ADR at CP for 8:05am when the park opens at 9am. How early will they let you into the park? We would like to get there the suggested 10 mins ahead plus an extra 5-10 mins for pictures of the empty park.

06-24-2006, 07:00 AM	#8
averill94 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 846	Glad this worked out so nicely for your family. It sounds like a great time. We have an 8:10am when we go- I hope things go as smooth for us!

06-24-2006, 08:03 AM	#9
BeadyLady Survivor Us older people try to amuse the younger ones He likes the whole thing - so who am I to stop the visits Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Berkshire County, MA Posts: 659	Lovely report! Now I'm thinging I should get an ADR for Dec for us. It's only the DH and myself, still fun for just couples? __________________ My license plate: and do you think anyone gets it? April 1994 All Star Music; Sept 1999 Caribbean; May 2005 POP Century, the 60's; Dec 2006 Port Orleans French Qtr; Oct 2007 POP Century - I wanna go back!

06-24-2006, 05:09 PM	#12
Booknut I couldn't figure out why people would choose to put that down Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,351	Great review - we're off to CP for breakfast in September (our first time) and we're really looking forward to it! __________________ Eloise Phil Matilda 2005 WDW Offsite, 2006 WDW AKL/POFQ, 2008 DLP Santa Fe, 2009 DLP Hotel New York Our Magical Recovery Do-Over Trip to Disneyland Paris!!

06-24-2006, 05:12 PM	#13
Albertan mom I didn't mean too, innocent mistake! It all depends on the time of the month You touch it--you take it!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,224	Ooohhh yay!! We have an 8:05 ressie there on a 9am opening day too! Very excited about it! Glad to hear it was everything we were hoping it would be! __________________ Me DH DD14 DS11 Disneyland April 1984 Disneyland May 2004 Disneyland Dec 2005 Disneyworld Aug 2006 Trip report:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1222666 Disneyworld Aug 2007 Disneyland Feb 2009 Disneyworld Nov 2009

06-24-2006, 06:10 PM	#14
mydogisbo DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 722	Glad you had such a good time--we love CP for breakfast too! Good food, good service, fun characters--& in the MK you can't go wrong! __________________ Sarah 1987--off site; 1990--CBR; 1991-94 Cheerleading Offsite; 1994--Dixie Landings; 1997--Disneymoon @ Dixie Landings; 2004--POR; 2006--CBR; 2007--BCV; 2008--BWV http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post16835679 My Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1348904 My Dining Reviews

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