Length of Disney Restaurant Table Service

[neverenoughtime]

I am sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I am planning a vacation in September and was wondering how long do the table service meals usually last(Specifically the character meals)? Are they different per restaurant? It has been at least 6 years since me and my wife have been to WDW and it will be the first time bringing my four year old daughter. I am trying to plan my fast pass schedule and afternoon breaks.
thanks for any help you can give.

 

[Mr & Mrs DD]

We are usually there about 45 min to an hour (once you get seated). We have been to two character meals. We were there about an hour. Buffets are about an hour for us. There are only two of us with no children.

 

[Faldred]

With a 4 year old, I'd budget 75 minutes, including check-in, seating, the meal itself, restroom breaks, etc. You'll likely be under that, but best to budget conservatively.

 

[caliope]

I mentioned this in other threads but Chef Mickey's was less than 60 min for us with our then 3 year old...but, we had a very early breakfast ADR and didn't wait for seating or any characters (we were right at the beginning of their route around the room). Crystal Palace has been longer for us...closer to 90 minutes due to characters taking longer to come around.

 

[neverenoughtime]

Thanks for all the responses, this definitely gives me enough information to go on.