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Other Casts of Characters
Not wanting to feel left out, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld have instituted
their own character dining experiences. Like Disney's meals, these are very
popular experiences, so be sure to reserve your spot as far in advance as
possible.
At Islands of Adventure, the
Confisco Grill
is home to a character breakfast
buffet where Spider-Man, Captain America, the Cat in the Hat, and Thing 1 and
Thing 2 all join in on the fun. It runs Thursday through Sunday, from park open-
ing until 10:30am. The cost is $16 adults, $10 kids 3 to 9; park admission is
required but not included in the cost. Call
&
407/224-4012
for more informa-
tion or to make reservations.
At SeaWorld, you can chow down on a buffet lunch right alongside the killer
whales at the daily
Dine with Shamu,
at the Shamu Stadium. The cost is $37
adults, $19 children ages 3 to 9; park admission is required but not included in
the cost.
In the Land Pavilion at Epcot. Lunch $21 adults, $12 children; dinner $28 adults, $13 children. Daily
11am-3pm and 4:30pm-park closing. Theme-park admission required.
1900 Park Fare
The elegant Grand Floridian offers breakfast (eggs, French toast,
bacon, pancakes) and dinner buffets (steak, pork, fish) at the exposition-themed 1900
Park Fare. Big Bertha—a French band organ that plays pipes, drums, bells, cymbals,
castanets, and xylophone—provides music.
Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland,
and
friends appear at breakfast;
Cinderella
and friends show up for Cinderella's Gala Feast at
dinner.
4401 Floridian Way, at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Breakfast $19 adults, $11 children; dinner
$30 adults, $15 children. Daily 8-11:10am and 4:30-8:20pm.
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'Ohana Character Breakfast
Traditional breakfasts (eggs, pancakes, bacon) are
prepared in an 18-foot fire pit and served family style.
Mickey, Stitch, Lilo,
and
Pluto
appear, and children are given the chance to parade around with Polynesian musical
instruments.
1600 Seven Seas Dr., in 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Resort. $19 adults, $11 children. Daily 7:30-11am.
Princess Storybook Dining
Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Pocahontas,
Belle,
or
Mary Poppins
might show up at any of the character meals offered at Epcot's Norway
pavilion. Breakfast features American fare (scrambled eggs, French toast, sausage, bacon,
and potatoes), while lunch and dinner are served up family-style and offer Norwegian
specialties in addition to traditional American fare for the kids.
At Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot's Norway Pavilion. Breakfast adults $29, children $13; lunch
adults $31, children $14; dinner adults $36, children $15. Daily 8:30-10:10am, 11:40am-2:50pm, and
4:20-8:40pm. Theme-park admission required.
