best character dining for a boy? - The DIS Discussion Forums

mtquinn · 10-20-2009, 07:48 AM

We are taking our nephew, age 7, to Dis in Feb with our family. He is a mega-boy, likes Bakugan, dinosaurs, etc. Wondering where we can find a boy-ish character meal that he would enjoy? Thanks!

2Tiggies · 10-20-2009, 08:00 AM

Hmm, there seems to be a bit of a shortage of selection for the boys when it comes to character meals.

I only have a daughter but she isn't into all the princesses. Are you not wanting to do Chef Mickey/Garden Grill or the places with the traditional Mickey and the gang? Or were you just looking for something specifically boyish?

Dopey19 · 10-20-2009, 08:08 AM

My nephew (5) enjoyed the breakfast at the Poly with Lilo & Stitch or how about Donald's Breakfastosaourus (spelled really poorly!)

GoofySon'sMom · 10-20-2009, 08:17 AM

The 'Ohana breakfast at the Poly with Stitch gets my vote. Stitch was a riot last year with DS12.

The Mad Hatter at 1900 Park Fare was great, too ... but Alice and Mary Poppins are also there so your nephew may not like that as much.

mtquinn · 10-20-2009, 08:19 AM

hmmmm, what is the Breakfastosorous? sorry for the misspell

TDC Nala · 10-20-2009, 08:22 AM

If they're into Fab Five-type character meals and too old for Pooh, it's usually suggested to try 'Ohana breakfast (Mickey, Pluto, Lilo and Stitch - Stitch is especially popular with boys), Chef Mickey's for any meal, Garden Grill dinner (Chip & Dale appear there with Mickey and Pluto) or Donald's Safari Breakfast (there is no Breakfastosaurus anymore - this breakfast, at Tusker House restaurant in MK, replaced it). Cape May has a breakfast with Donald, Goofy and Minnie. If you're after something other than Fab Five the Garden Grove at the Swan (not the same thing as Garden Grill) has Rafiki and Timon from Lion King on Monday and Friday nights.

So there are plenty of princessless character meals around.

Faldred · 10-20-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDC Nala

at Tusker House restaurant in MK

A simple typo, but for anyone who might be confused, Tusker House is in AK, not MK.

TDC Nala · 10-20-2009, 08:28 AM

If you are not trying to use the dining plan, consider foregoing character meals altogether and just hit T-Rex at Downtown Disney.

It'sWDW4me · 10-20-2009, 08:34 AM

If you're going in early Feb while Crystal Palace is in refurb, LTT will have character meals. My DS (11 the first time we went) absolutely LOVED it and specifically requested to go again the next year. Another LOVED it is Chef Mickey's (still wants to go back and he's now 13).

I've heard that TRex in DTD is really cool and I would think that Rainforest Cafe would be cool too.

But I wouldn't necessarily automatically rule out the "girly" dinners. We tried CRT for dinner last year and my son (then 12) said he loved it and would go back again. The dinner may be less girly - Fairy Godmother & Mice instead of Cindy.

sherabby · 10-20-2009, 09:23 AM

It's not character dining but my son liked T-Rex in downtown Disney. Chef Mickey's is fun. Even though it is more geared towards girls he really liked the meal at 1900 Park Fare! The breakfast meal has a ton of characters...Mad Hatter, Pooh, Tigger, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins.

bibbidibobbidibecky · 10-20-2009, 09:27 AM

My son liked Tusker House a lot. But we are doing O'hana this next trip and I think he will be SO happy. He loves Stitch!

Chkultr · 10-20-2009, 09:33 AM

We did the Donald and Goofy breakfast at AK when it was Breakfastasouras. Our group included 30 somethings. No kids! We had a blast. Goofy drug one of us out the emergency exit, chair and all! Locked him and he had to fight his way back in the front door!!!! SOOOOO Much fun!

So if Tusker House is anything close to this, it should be a blast! My vote and suggestion is for TH!

I am a HUGE DD fan so we try and go to all of his showings...

Places we have done include...

Chef Mickey's 2xs and never again
Grand Floridian 1x and yes would do it again
Mickeys Backyard BBQ. And Heck yeah I will continue to go to this!
Ohana 1x and this is a must. The food alone will keep you coming back. So much so that I order the juice a case at a time!

Neko · 10-20-2009, 10:03 AM

Had dinner at Akershus' in Epcot with DD10 and DS 6 last year. DS really liked it. Yes it was all princesses, but the castle theme is neat. DS told Mulan she was his favorite and Mulan got him out of his chair into the aisle and had him do some 'fighting' moves with her. It was really cute. He loved it.

KevGuy · 10-20-2009, 10:43 AM

My son LOVES Chef Mickey's so that gets my vote!!

Halloweenqueen · 10-20-2009, 12:04 PM

Chef Mickey or Ohana breakfast. We did both last week and thought the Ohana characters were very rushed though. I'd vote for CM.

10-20-2009, 07:48 AM	#1
mtquinn Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 166	best character dining for a boy? We are taking our nephew, age 7, to Dis in Feb with our family. He is a mega-boy, likes Bakugan, dinosaurs, etc. Wondering where we can find a boy-ish character meal that he would enjoy? Thanks!

10-20-2009, 08:00 AM	#2
2Tiggies DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,015	Hmm, there seems to be a bit of a shortage of selection for the boys when it comes to character meals. I only have a daughter but she isn't into all the princesses. Are you not wanting to do Chef Mickey/Garden Grill or the places with the traditional Mickey and the gang? Or were you just looking for something specifically boyish? __________________

10-20-2009, 08:08 AM	#3
Dopey19 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 139	My nephew (5) enjoyed the breakfast at the Poly with Lilo & Stitch or how about Donald's Breakfastosaourus (spelled really poorly!) __________________ Lynn Me 36 DH 39 DD 3 DVC Member Since 2002

10-20-2009, 08:17 AM	#4
GoofySon'sMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UpState NY Posts: 2,036	The 'Ohana breakfast at the Poly with Stitch gets my vote. Stitch was a riot last year with DS12. The Mad Hatter at 1900 Park Fare was great, too ... but Alice and Mary Poppins are also there so your nephew may not like that as much. __________________ Me DH DS13 Mom and Son Eat the World -11 days of Deluxe Dining with pics!~Mom and Son Eat the World Part 2-With Dad this Time! Disneyland 1986 (Graduation Trip) , Offsite 1987, 1988, 1990 Grand Floridian - 1991 (Honeymoon), Port Orleans French Quarter - 1993, 1994 Animal Kingdom Lodge - July 2004 (DS's First Trip), Wilderness Lodge - July 2005, Yacht Club - August 2006 Mom & Son Weekend @ Contemporary Resort - April 2007, Port Orleans Riverside - August 2007 Mom & Son Trip to POP - August 2008, Family trip to POP - December 2009

10-20-2009, 08:22 AM	#6
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	If they're into Fab Five-type character meals and too old for Pooh, it's usually suggested to try 'Ohana breakfast (Mickey, Pluto, Lilo and Stitch - Stitch is especially popular with boys), Chef Mickey's for any meal, Garden Grill dinner (Chip & Dale appear there with Mickey and Pluto) or Donald's Safari Breakfast (there is no Breakfastosaurus anymore - this breakfast, at Tusker House restaurant in MK, replaced it). Cape May has a breakfast with Donald, Goofy and Minnie. If you're after something other than Fab Five the Garden Grove at the Swan (not the same thing as Garden Grill) has Rafiki and Timon from Lion King on Monday and Friday nights. So there are plenty of princessless character meals around. __________________

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10-20-2009, 08:19 AM	#5
mtquinn Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 166	hmmmm, what is the Breakfastosorous? sorry for the misspell

10-20-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
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	If you are not trying to use the dining plan, consider foregoing character meals altogether and just hit T-Rex at Downtown Disney. __________________

10-20-2009, 08:34 AM	#9
It'sWDW4me Fairly new... still gets a tag :) HOLD THE PHONE! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Catasauqua, PA - way too far away from "home" Posts: 236	If you're going in early Feb while Crystal Palace is in refurb, LTT will have character meals. My DS (11 the first time we went) absolutely LOVED it and specifically requested to go again the next year. Another LOVED it is Chef Mickey's (still wants to go back and he's now 13). I've heard that TRex in DTD is really cool and I would think that Rainforest Cafe would be cool too. But I wouldn't necessarily automatically rule out the "girly" dinners. We tried CRT for dinner last year and my son (then 12) said he loved it and would go back again. The dinner may be less girly - Fairy Godmother & Mice instead of Cindy. __________________ Mary March 1986 - offsite March 2002 - offsite August 2006 - POP August 2007 - OKW!! (free upgrade from ASMo) August 2008 - POR August 2010 - POP? CBR? Me; DS (13); Teddy Bear (1)

10-20-2009, 09:23 AM	#10
sherabby DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,851	It's not character dining but my son liked T-Rex in downtown Disney. Chef Mickey's is fun. Even though it is more geared towards girls he really liked the meal at 1900 Park Fare! The breakfast meal has a ton of characters...Mad Hatter, Pooh, Tigger, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins. __________________

10-20-2009, 09:27 AM	#11
bibbidibobbidibecky Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 438	My son liked Tusker House a lot. But we are doing O'hana this next trip and I think he will be SO happy. He loves Stitch! __________________ Me , DH , DS (6) , DD (4) , DD (2) Working on a new ticker 2009 Dec., 2009 May First Wonder Cruise, 2008 Oct. POP, 2008 May Movies, 2006 Oct. Music, 1997 College spring break trip, 1996 College spring break trip, 1993 Still one of "those cheerleaders" at the parks, 1992 I was one of "those cheerleaders" at the parks, 1980s Various trips with mom and dad, 1977 First trip

10-20-2009, 09:33 AM	#12
Chkultr Mouseketeer! Day One D23 Charter Year Member! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 399	used to be We did the Donald and Goofy breakfast at AK when it was Breakfastasouras. Our group included 30 somethings. No kids! We had a blast. Goofy drug one of us out the emergency exit, chair and all! Locked him and he had to fight his way back in the front door!!!! SOOOOO Much fun! So if Tusker House is anything close to this, it should be a blast! My vote and suggestion is for TH! I am a HUGE DD fan so we try and go to all of his showings... Places we have done include... Chef Mickey's 2xs and never again Grand Floridian 1x and yes would do it again Mickeys Backyard BBQ. And Heck yeah I will continue to go to this! Ohana 1x and this is a must. The food alone will keep you coming back. So much so that I order the juice a case at a time! __________________ 1976 yr after I was born 10 mos. old 1990 off property 1993 DASMU 1996 DASMU 2000 DASSP (June-July) 2002 DASMO 2004 Pop Century 2005 Backstage Tour (honeymoon) 2006 Pop Century 2007 Pop Century (April inline marathon) 2007 DASMU (Oct) 2008 DASMU (Oct) Dive Quest http://www.pinpics.com/cgi-bin/searc...938806&view=v2

10-20-2009, 10:03 AM	#13
Neko Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 116	Had dinner at Akershus' in Epcot with DD10 and DS 6 last year. DS really liked it. Yes it was all princesses, but the castle theme is neat. DS told Mulan she was his favorite and Mulan got him out of his chair into the aisle and had him do some 'fighting' moves with her. It was really cute. He loved it. __________________

10-20-2009, 10:43 AM	#14
KevGuy DVC Member SSR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 531	My son LOVES Chef Mickey's so that gets my vote!! __________________ *DVC Member since 2007 -WELCOME HOME SSR!!* DIS Dad's Club D23 CHARTER MEMBER

10-20-2009, 12:04 PM	#15
Halloweenqueen Whenever Candle Lights Flicker... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,462	Chef Mickey or Ohana breakfast. We did both last week and thought the Ohana characters were very rushed though. I'd vote for CM. __________________ dh me ds 12 dd 10 ds 10 dd 9 dd 5

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