Character meals at resort hotels are one way to meet Disney characters at Walt Disney World. This guide covers two resort character meals, how far ahead to book them, and the resort work to know about.
Which Walt Disney World hotels offer character dining?
- Chef Mickey's (Disney's Contemporary Resort): MickeyBlog.com reported on 2026-08-25 that Chef Mickey's is a character dining experience at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and KennythePirate.com reported on 2026-09-06 that it features Mickey Mouse and his pals.
- 'Ohana (Disney's Polynesian Village Resort): The Disney Food Blog reported on 2026-10-03 that 'Ohana is at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, that its breakfast is a character meal with Lilo, Stitch, Mickey and Pluto, and that dinner at 'Ohana is not a character meal.
The Disney Food Blog reported on 2026-10-06 that adult prices rose from $59 to $61 at Chef Mickey's and from $53 to $58 at 'Ohana, and that kids' prices rose from $38 to $41 at Chef Mickey's and from $33 to $36 at 'Ohana.
How far ahead should we book?
The Disney Food Blog reported on 2026-10-06 that Disney World restaurant reservations can be made 60 days before the dining date, or 60 days from the first day of your trip if you are staying at a Disney World resort. MickeyBlog.com reported on 2026-10-06 that 'Ohana is very difficult to book, so book as soon as your window opens.
How can we make the most of a resort stay?
- Book character meals as soon as your window opens. See the booking rules above.
- Use Early Theme Park Entry. Mickey Visit reported on 2026-09-28 that guests at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can enter the parks 30 minutes before the official opening time.
- Check your route from your resort to the Contemporary or the Polynesian before your reservation.
Is any resort construction happening?
The Disney Food Blog reported on 2026-10-03 that work is ongoing at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort through late 2027, so guests may see or hear construction during their stay. Disney by Mark reported on 2026-10-01 that the Contemporary's splash pad is closed for refurbishment.
Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary and breakfast at 'Ohana at the Polynesian are character meals, per the reports above. Book as soon as your 60-day window opens, and explore our Walt Disney World crowd calendar to pick your travel dates.