How formal are the character dinners?

[JoeCathyAngelina]

We're going to Chef Mickey's and Gullivers Grill next week and I was wondering if we could go strait from the parks to the dinners in shorts and Polo shirts.
thanks,
Joe

 

[disneyag]

You can go to ANY WDW restaurant in shorts, tshirts, sandals except for Victoria and Alberts in the GF.

 

[CLEO Z]

"There is only one restaurant on Disney property with a true dress code, and that is Victoria and Albert's in the Grand Floridian. All other restaurants have no official requirements (other than shirt and shoes, of course!), although the "Signature" restaurants like the California Grill at the Contemporary and Citricos at the Grand Floridian do ask that guests wear "smart casual" (no shorts or tank tops). Even so, they don't really enforce that request. Like The Pirates of the Caribbean's Captain Barbosa says, "It's more like a set of guidelines." Use common sense, and you'll be fine.

Bon appetit!"

E

 

[Crazy Kanga]

You will see it all, from unbelievably casual to semi dressed up. Who cares, you'll never see these people again anyway! Have fun!

 

[tinkerbell81284]

The only time I've dressed up (Nice tank, knee length skirt and nice flip flops-- wanted to wear nice heels but walk from parking was way too far!) for a character dinner was at Cinderella's Gala Feast at the GF because I thought it would be neat and had plenty of time to change. You can see my pics at http://photos.yahoo.com/alwayzasweete

 

[Cruella DeVille]

Here's a question, how formal are the characters that your eating with? I mean, do they eat with you upon request?

 

[princesslulu]

I've been to couple and never had them eat with us.

 

[tinkerbell81284]

They might sit with you for a minute or two if it's not too busy other than that they take the pictures, talk a little bit and then they're on their way to the next table.

 

[Cruella DeVille]

That was the main reason I would have liked to go to a character dinner... was to eat with the characters, and get to know them in depth... oh well! Is it worth it? I mean how much do they cost, and is the food pricy? I'm trying to balance an overall budget and have only been to Disney once and never been to a meal...

 

[tinkerbell81284]

The dinners are about $27 either buffet or all-you-can-eat family style plates.

 

[cranbiz]

Characters do not speak, except for the princesses so getting to know them would be difficult. However, if you ask questions or make comments ti the characters, you can get some great responses. Ask Chip if he is a squirel or tell him that Dale said that he is better. Ask Minnie when Mickey is going to marry her.

We love character meals and do at least one each visit.