If your number one girl at Disney is the one and only Minnie Mouse, then Minnie’s Beach Bash breakfast character dining may be on your to-do list. But is this Disney character dining worth it? Here’s what you can expect when you book that hard-to-get Cape May character dining in 2023. Is it one of the cheapest character dining at Disney World? Is this one of the best Disney character dining experiences? Let’s discuss. Minnie’s Beach Bash breakfast review for 2023.
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Is Disney Character Dining Worth It? Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Review (2023)
Spending money on making memories at Disney World can be “easy” to do. Especially when it comes to feeding you and your family.
But trying to decide where to spend your Disney dollars wisely isn’t always easy.
Is Disney character dining worth it? What is the best Disney Character dining on property?
That depends on a few factors, but we’ll run down the ins and outs before you book those Advanced Dining Reservations 60 days in advance.
Here’s what you need to know about Minnie’s Beach Bash breakfast character dining experience at Disney World.
Spoiler alert: it has some of your favorite characters in their beachy finery!
Is Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast The Cheapest Character Dining At Disney World?
It’s not- but it’s right there in the middle when it comes to the more affordable character dining.
Character dining options at Disney World range in price:
- Character Breakfasts: from $42 to $45 for adults
- Character Lunch/Dinners: from $55 to $65 for adults
The cheapest character dining at Disney World is Garden Grove, located in Walt Disney World Swan Hotel.
But before you get too excited, you won’t see Mickey or Princesses there, so Garden Grove may not be exactly what you’re looking for.
How Much Does Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Character Dining Cost (2023)?
Currently, Cape May Cafe hosts Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast. This meal loses, unfortunately, when talking about the cheapest character dining options at Disney World.
It does fall in line with other character breakfasts like Chef Mickey’s and Tusker House.
But it has Minnie Mouse (and most of the Fab 5!). So that might be enough to sway your family to give it a try.
- Breakfast: $45 per adult, plus tax and gratuity; $29 per child, plus tax and gratuity
- The Disney Dining Plan has not returned at this time.
- Discounts may be applied (Annual Pass discount of 10% off)
What’s On Cape May Cafe Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Menu?
This is one of our favorite breakfast buffets at Walt Disney World because the food is delightful.
There’s a lot of variety to be had, and most of it was familiar enough, but also fancy enough, to justify the price tag.
If you have picky eaters, there is plenty of familiar food to satisfy them at this breakfast.
And can we say ‘omelet station’? That’s not something we’ve seen at most character breakfasts at Disney World.
Our breakfast buffet had the following:
- Salted Caramel “Beach Buns” served with Vanilla Cream
- Selection of Fruits
- Oatmeal and Grits
- Waffles, Pancakes, and French Toast
- Cheddar Biscuits and Gravy
- Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, and Sausage
- Tortillas to make breakfast tacos
- Vanilla and Chocolate Crepes
- Omelet and Carving Stations
- Mickey-shaped and Minnie-shaped Waffles
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Potato Barrels
- POG juice (passion fruit-orange-guava)
Is The Food At Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Worth The Price?
In our opinion, the food was pretty darn good.
This is one of the few buffets that we felt was worth the $45 price tag when it came to variety and quality of the meal.
Everything we tried (and we tried a little of most on the buffet) was perfectly prepared. And for a buffet, that can be rare.
There was plenty of traditional Disney breakfast items (like the Minnie waffles and potato barrels) but we also loved the addition of the crepes and the omelet station.
If you have a big appetite or really enjoy trying new things, the variety was absolutely there in this buffet-style meal.
You won’t leave Cape May Cafe hungry, that’s for sure!
Is Cape May Cafe Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Character Dining Worth It?
While we enthusiastically felt the food was worth the price tag alone, we also recognize that we aren’t really paying for the food.
What you’re additionally paying for at Cape May Cafe is a more than decent meal with outstanding interaction from your favorite Disney characters. As well as location, location, location.
It is located in the Beach Club Resort, which is easily accessible from the Boardwalk Skyliner station or Epcot’s International Gateway entrance.
If you plan to start your day at Epcot or Hollywood Studios, this is a great first stop.
Starting a theme park day with a casual meal with character entertainment is what makes Disney character dining worth it.
Our overall experience was excellent as far as food quality, great place location and theming wise, and character interactions.
Characters At Cape May Cafe Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast: Review
You’ll be visited by Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy all dressed in themed beachy outfits. Mickey Mouse and Pluto do not have character meets at the Beach Club restaurant.
But the beach crew are absolutely adorable and make plenty of time at each table for guest interactions.
There’s also a short song that’s played and the characters dance with each other and circle around the dining room to the delight of kids ages 2 to 92.
If you want the best way to get family pictures with most of the Fab 5- and not stand in long lines all day chasing them!– this is hands down one of the best Disney character meals at the Walt Disney World Resort to accomplish just that.
Ask a cast member for assistance taking that family photo!
Important Information For Dining At in the Restaurant
This restaurant is inside the Beach Club Resort. You DO NOT need theme park admission or theme park reservations for this character dining.
You will need an advance dining reservation to eat here as it is incredibly busy during breakfast time.
Be aware of the travel time to get to resort table service restaurants. Budget 90 minutes to 2 hours if you are traveling from another resort hotel or a Disney theme park, especially if relying on Disney transportation.
Uber or Lyft are the easiest options for traveling if you are short on time!
You can book your dining up to 60 days in advance online- and reservations are highly recommended.
Be sure to plan accordingly if you want to make a reservation for the best character dining at Disney World at Minnie’s Beach Bash breakfast in 2023 and beyond.
Is Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Disney character dining worth it? We think so if your family is looking for one Disney character dining option, this lands in our top choices for the best Disney character meals.
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