Ariels Grotto for dinner? Character Meals questions

[LoveDisneyMom]

We are trying to decide our character meals for our trip in November and was wondering some things. I did check out the character meals superthread but the answers were not there that I found.

Is it true that Ariel's Grotto character meal is not open for dinner? Would a 4:30 pm reservation be too late for good interactions?

Does anyone know what the accurate current prices are for the different character meals?

Thanks!

 

[mom2rtk]

It is correct that AG is not a character meal for dinner.

Not sure when the latest lunch seating is, but I'm pretty sure it's not as late as 4:30.

 

[Girimama33]

The character interaction is different at AG vs the other choices. Most have the characters walking around the entire time. At AG, all of the tables are seated at set times. You get a photo with Ariel before you are seated. During the meal, they announce four more princesses one at a time, and each one stops by your table for autographs and photos.
I am not sure what time their last seating is for lunch. You may want to call or e-mail Disney dining.

 

[ImSoExcited]

I think the last seating is 4:30 for lunch. We have that reservation in mid-Sep.

 

[madasax12]

We booked our "early dinner" at 250pm because that they said any later and there is not as much princess interaction.

 

[figment_jii]

I also think 4:30 pm is considered "lunch". When you make a reservation, it'll say "Lunch" or "Dinner" on the confirmation.

 

[LoveDisneyMom]

Thanks for all your help! I think we decided against it and will do Surf's Up instead!