Character dining in the parks

[sara1215]

This may be a no-brainer question, but bear with me as I'm totally new to this. If I book a character dining reservation at a restaurant located in one of the parks, am I locked in to that park for my visit that day? (I don't think I'm planning to get park hopper tickets.)

So, for example, if I wanted to do princess dining at Akershus in Epcot, then I should do that on my Epcot day? Or if I wanted to do Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom or Donald's Safari in Animal Kingdom, I should plan those for the days I'll be at those parks. I can't just go in the park for dinner and then leave and go to another park without a park hopper pass, am I right?

 

[22Tink]

Correct! You need to use your park ticket to get into the park, even if it's just for a character meal so if you aren't planning to use hoppers, you'll want to book your ADR for the day you plan to be in that particular park.

 

[kastoney]

Note there are a few character meals outside the parks, so that is an option. 1900 Park Fare, Ohana, Cape May, and Chef Mickey's come to mind.

 

[ForMyBoys]

You are right. If for some reason you do want to hop later you can always upgrade at the park.