One of the most exciting moments of a Disney World vacation is meeting your favorite Disney characters in person. But with these characters in high demand, it can be difficult to guarantee a meet-and-greet with certain fan favorites.
However, there is a hack that allows you to meet characters up close and personal without waiting in a long standby line: character dining! And one of Disney World’s most popular character dining locations just announced its 2027 seasonal dates. Keep reading to see exactly when you can secure these popular character dining meals to meet some of the most beloved Disney characters next year. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including new Annual Passholder perks at Disney World and Black Friday Deals on Disney and Universal tickets and travel.
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Minnie’s Seasonal Dining Dates Announced at Hollywood and Vine
Disney World’s holiday season is right around the corner, bringing guests some of the most delicious seasonal items of the year. From exclusive food items at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to a specialty holiday menu at Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar, there are some exciting things happening with dining right now.
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Among them, Hollywood and Vine, located in Hollywood Studios at Disney World, hosts special seasonal dining parties with Minnie & Friends where Disney characters are perfectly dressed for each season. This is a popular character dining option, especially around the holidays, and Disney just announced all of the seasonal dates for 2027.
This special seasonal event is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is $49 per adult and $34 per child (ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity. Along with the immersive seasonal theming and character meet-and-greets at your table, the experience includes a breakfast buffet featuring pastries, an omelet station, and classic entrees like biscuits and gravy, Mickey-shaped waffles, and Eggs Benedict.
And for lunch and dinner, the price for adults is $64 and $45 for children, and includes a variety of salads and cold appetizers in addition to entrees like oven-roasted herbed chicken, carved beef tenderloin, seared salmon, spice-rubbed pork loin, and a plant-based mushroom risotto.
When it comes to character dining, this seasonal offering at Hollywood and Vine is a reasonably-priced option when compared to other character dining experiences. Cinderella’s Royal Table, for example, is priced at $79 per adult and $49 per child for breakfast. This experience includes dining inside Cinderella’s Castle and meeting both new and classic Disney princesses.
‘Ohana, another popular character dining restaurant at the Polynesian hotel, charges $58 per adult and $36 per child for breakfast. At ‘Ohana, you can meet both Lilo and Stitch while you enjoy your meal.
While the only character expressly mentioned as part of the experience is Minnie, other popular characters who appear at Hollywood and Vine in seasonally-themed attire are Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto. So if you’re looking to meet these characters without waiting in a standby line, Hollywood and Vine is a great character dining option for you!
Here are all of the seasonal themes and dates just announced for 2027.
Closing out the end of 2026 and extending into January 2027, the seasonal party theme is “Holiday Dine,” featuring Minnie and Friends in their best holiday outfits. This season runs from November 4, 2026 to January 6, 2027.
From January 7 to March 10, 2027, the seasonal party theme is “Silver Screen Dine,” which will celebrate the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
From March 11 to May 20, 2027, the seasonal party theme is “Spring Dine,” which will bring bright, floral character looks.
Starting May 21, 2027, the seasonal party theme is “Summer Dine” and will feature the characters in beach-inspired attire. There is currently no end date set for the Summer Dine.
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While the “Halloween Dine” start date has not been officially announced yet, Disney World did confirm that it will be happening. They have encouraged guests to check back at a later time for more details.
If you are planning a trip to Disney World and would like to meet Minnie & Friends without waiting in a standby line, Hollywood and Vine’s seasonal dining is a great option!
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