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mommy2jack · 09-10-2009, 09:20 AM

Just wondering... are there any Character meals that ARE NOT buffet style? I was thinking about doing a Character meal for our up coming trip (if I can book one

). But they all seem to be buffet style and my hubby hates buffets. CRT seems to be the only one that is not buffet style, but I don't really want to take my son to see princesses. He'll only be one so something maybe with Mickey, Donald, Goofy (you know the 'regulars') would be fun. Any thoughts?

Thanks!!

carmiedog · 09-10-2009, 09:25 AM

For non-princess characters, Garden Grill dinner (Mickey, Pluto, Chip & Dale) and Ohana breakfast (Mickey, Pluto, Lilo & Stitch) are family-style. They have a set menu they serve on platters or skillets, and you fill your own plate there at the table. We enjoyed the food and character interaction at both very much.

There are none I'm aware of where you can order from a menu, though.

HopperFan · 09-10-2009, 09:27 AM

We liked both of these as well, and have them both booked again for upcoming trip. Good for boys

JackJack08 · 09-10-2009, 09:31 AM

This is good to know! Thanks OP.

Not to thread jack but can anyone tell me who exactly is at CRT for dinner?? Is it all the princesses or just Cindy or ????

PoohsFan1 · 09-10-2009, 09:32 AM

O'hanas breakfast at Poly is not a buffet. It features Lilo, Stitch, Mickey and Pluto in their Hawaiian outfits. There is also the Garden Grill at Epcot's the Land Pavillion that is not a buffet either and that is Chip and Dale, Mickey and pluto all as gardeners. This is the restaurant that slowly moves as you are eating. We are going to both of these resturants for the first time in December and are really excited about them....we wanted to do character meals that are non buffets too. We are also doing CRT for dinner and Akershus in Norway, both of these are non buffets with the exception of Akershus which has a cold bar, but they still serve your warm food to you, but these both are the princess meals. For your DS, I would definately try either the Garden Grill or O'hanas, depending on which type of characters he enjoys more

PoohsFan1 · 09-10-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JackJack08

This is good to know! Thanks OP.

Not to thread jack but can anyone tell me who exactly is at CRT for dinner?? Is it all the princesses or just Cindy or ????

From what I am understanding about CRT dinner (eating there for dinner the first time in December) is that the princesses do not come around the tables. You will be able to meet Cinderella downstairs before you go to your table for a picture and autograph. Then upstairs at dinner the Fairy Godmother and the two girl mice do a show while you eat.

marcielm · 09-10-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JackJack08

This is good to know! Thanks OP.

Not to thread jack but can anyone tell me who exactly is at CRT for dinner?? Is it all the princesses or just Cindy or ????

It is not all the princesses. Word is that you see cindy outside the castle (maybe for the picture) and then the Fairy Godmother and 2 of the mice are in the dining area.
If you want Cindy at dinner time, go to 1900 Park Fare in the GF... it has Cindy, Prince Charming

, Lady Tremaine (step-mom) and the step sisters. My daughter LOVED this meal... but then she was all about Cinderella and not the other princesses at the time!

Redheaded Sunshine · 09-10-2009, 09:38 AM

All the PPs are right about the restaurant choices.

If I may offer a thought, with a little boy it is easy to think, "Oh he won't like the princesses," but let me tell you, my son LOVES them. And the nice thing about the princesses is that with little ones they can be a lot less overwhelming (ie no giant head in their face) and they can actually talk to the kids. And your DH will love it when your DS decides to be a little ladies man and flirt with them. Too funny.

ses1230 · 09-10-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PoohsFan1

From what I am understanding about CRT dinner (eating there for dinner the first time in December) is that the princesses do not come around the tables. You will be able to meet Cinderella downstairs before you go to your table for a picture and autograph. Then upstairs at dinner the Fairy Godmother and the two girl mice do a show while you eat.

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Originally Posted by marcielm

It is not all the princesses. Word is that you see cindy outside the castle (maybe for the picture) and then the Fairy Godmother and 2 of the mice are in the dining area.
If you want Cindy at dinner time, go to 1900 Park Fare in the GF... it has Cindy, Prince Charming

, Lady Tremaine (step-mom) and the step sisters. My daughter LOVED this meal... but then she was all about Cinderella and not the other princesses at the time!

There are no Princesses in the dining room at dinner. Cinderella is downstairs in the lobby for the photo (included with the meal) and upstairs in the dining room are FGM, Suzy and Perla. They do a little show where the FGM asks if anyone is having a birthday, anniversary, etc., and she sings. The mice circulate around the room and you can *usually* get a quick photo, but no autographs. If you ask the handler, they have little pre-printed cards that have FGM's autograph.

JackJack08 · 09-10-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks everyone. DH will be sad, he doesn't get to schmooz with the princesses!

TDC Nala · 09-10-2009, 11:50 AM

All character meals are either buffet or served family style (with the exception of CRT and Akershus which are fixed price, set menu - you pay one price and choose courses from their menu - Akershus also has a cold "appetizer" buffet).

DISHoppy · 09-11-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JackJack08

Thanks everyone. DH will be sad, he doesn't get to schmooz with the princesses!

Then I suggest the Akershus for more princess interaction.

Highly recommended.

-Kevin

karly05 · 09-12-2009, 04:55 PM

It's been a few years, but I really enjoyed the breakfast at Ohana. As mentioned, it is served family style, and they'll refill anything you want more of. Hawaiian sweet bread with pineapple = yummy!

09-10-2009, 09:20 AM	#1
mommy2jack Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 31	Character Dining Question Just wondering... are there any Character meals that ARE NOT buffet style? I was thinking about doing a Character meal for our up coming trip (if I can book one ). But they all seem to be buffet style and my hubby hates buffets. CRT seems to be the only one that is not buffet style, but I don't really want to take my son to see princesses. He'll only be one so something maybe with Mickey, Donald, Goofy (you know the 'regulars') would be fun. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

09-10-2009, 09:25 AM	#2
carmiedog needs more kool-aid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,706	For non-princess characters, Garden Grill dinner (Mickey, Pluto, Chip & Dale) and Ohana breakfast (Mickey, Pluto, Lilo & Stitch) are family-style. They have a set menu they serve on platters or skillets, and you fill your own plate there at the table. We enjoyed the food and character interaction at both very much. There are none I'm aware of where you can order from a menu, though. __________________ Proud Survivor of Splash Mountain

09-10-2009, 09:27 AM	#3
HopperFan Hopper "I hate it when someone gives away the ending !" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 8 Hours north of the Mouse & the Magic ! Posts: 3,361	We liked both of these as well, and have them both booked again for upcoming trip. Good for boys __________________ Pirate Party 2008 Happy Haunts at MNSSHP 2006 & twice in 2007, 2008 & 2009!! GHOULING BACK 2010 !! POP in 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 for "COMPLIMENTARY" Dining WOO HOO ~ Bouncing Back in 2010 to CSR ! POP stays coming up March & May 2010 Making Magical Visits since 1971 ON PROPERTY STAYS & Our Star Rating: Animal Kingdom Lodge 2x ~ Wilderness Lodge Coronado Springs 2x ~ PO Riverside (Dixie Landings) 4x POP Century 6x ~ Wilderness Cabins ~ Hilton DTD 2x All Star Movie ~ Doubletree Suites DTD 2x ~ All Star Music 2x All Star Sports 2x ~ Caribbean Beach Lots of offsite, but somehow it never seems right, 'though Rosen Shingle Creek was luxury I could get used to !

09-10-2009, 09:32 AM	#5
PoohsFan1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois...Way too far away from the Mouse Posts: 3,141	O'hanas breakfast at Poly is not a buffet. It features Lilo, Stitch, Mickey and Pluto in their Hawaiian outfits. There is also the Garden Grill at Epcot's the Land Pavillion that is not a buffet either and that is Chip and Dale, Mickey and pluto all as gardeners. This is the restaurant that slowly moves as you are eating. We are going to both of these resturants for the first time in December and are really excited about them....we wanted to do character meals that are non buffets too. We are also doing CRT for dinner and Akershus in Norway, both of these are non buffets with the exception of Akershus which has a cold bar, but they still serve your warm food to you, but these both are the princess meals. For your DS, I would definately try either the Garden Grill or O'hanas, depending on which type of characters he enjoys more __________________ Me, DH, DD (8), DD (6) 6/00 Offsite, 9/05 WL, 6/07 POR, 3/09 WL, 12/09 BC Next trip 3/10 POFQ

09-10-2009, 09:38 AM	#8
Redheaded Sunshine Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IL Posts: 159	All the PPs are right about the restaurant choices. If I may offer a thought, with a little boy it is easy to think, "Oh he won't like the princesses," but let me tell you, my son LOVES them. And the nice thing about the princesses is that with little ones they can be a lot less overwhelming (ie no giant head in their face) and they can actually talk to the kids. And your DH will love it when your DS decides to be a little ladies man and flirt with them. Too funny. __________________ Once off property as a kid and once to Disneyland POR (Dixie Landings then!) 1996 CBR Graduation 1997 AS Movies 2000 FL Resident MANY visits 2000-2005 POP 2004 AS Movies 2006 AKL Nov 2008 POLYNESIAN Sept 2009!!!

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09-10-2009, 09:31 AM	#4
JackJack08 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 779	This is good to know! Thanks OP. Not to thread jack but can anyone tell me who exactly is at CRT for dinner?? Is it all the princesses or just Cindy or ????

09-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#10
JackJack08 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 779	Thanks everyone. DH will be sad, he doesn't get to schmooz with the princesses!

09-10-2009, 11:50 AM	#11
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 29,798	All character meals are either buffet or served family style (with the exception of CRT and Akershus which are fixed price, set menu - you pay one price and choose courses from their menu - Akershus also has a cold "appetizer" buffet). __________________

09-12-2009, 04:55 PM	#13
karly05 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: I am here with the Bird Posts: 146	It's been a few years, but I really enjoyed the breakfast at Ohana. As mentioned, it is served family style, and they'll refill anything you want more of. Hawaiian sweet bread with pineapple = yummy! __________________ 1999 - Beach Club - Me , Sis 2004 - Polynesian - Me , Sis , Dad Time for another trip!

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