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So a few weeks ago I posted a blog (“You Can Go To Disney in the Morning?“) about the fact that it’s amazing to me (ok insert sarcasm here) that Walt Disney World (“WDW”) actually operates in the morning hours! At that time, while expressing my amazement at the fact that so many guests can even function much less make it out to the parks for rope drop in the wee hours (8 am is too a wee hour! :-P) of the morning, I also made mention that I have actually made it not only out of bed, but out of the room and to a restaurant, once or twice, for breakfast as well! I know I was so proud of me too. 😀

Now I can’t say that this has happened more than twice, as it’s actually only happened exactly two times; however, they happened to be character meals! So, I will admit I was a bit apprehensive about us being adults-only at a character meal (and so early in the day! LOL), but let me say, once I was out the door and in line at the buffet with a few of my favorite pals: Mickey and Donald and Minnie and Goofy and Pluto (am I missing anyone?), they were more than happy to see this adult smiling and grinning from ear to ear with a few delicious Mickey waffles on her plate!

Have you ever done a character meal? How did you like it? Would you book one again?

Cape May Buffet

The first breakfast was with Goofy and friends over at Cape May Buffet (“CMB”). My mom and I decided to try there because the Yacht Club/Beach Club resorts area is her favorite place on property, and I have to say, it was amazing! We booked for one of their last seatings — hey baby steps! — and even with us being one of the few guests left by the end of our first plate, we were never rushed, the characters didn’t skip us, and there was still enough fresh food out if we were able to eat all that we wanted (my jeans were thankfully restricting that urge — and my breathing, but that’s a good thing sometimes!).

I have a few pictures from that morning; however, for as much as I love my mom, her lack of understanding how my cell phone camera worked didn’t yield the greatest pictures of me. LOL Thankfully hers came out great! (Although I wish the quality was a little better!)

Goofy & Mom @ CMB

and

Me & Donald @ CMB

We actually had a really great time, and I have to say I really want to try and make it back over there one of these trips as the food was really good and the characters were very interactive even with it being just the two of us. The variety of food choices seemed to have a lot more fruits and eggs and “fresh” offerings, other than the usual bacon, waffles, etc. However, with my limited morning appearances at the buffets, perhaps there isn’t really a major difference between locations?

Do the different breakfast buffets provide any breakfast items that are unique to its location/restaurant?

Chef Mickey’s

Our second experience was over at Chef Mickey’s (“CM’s”) inside the Contemporary Resort. That was a super fun meal, but mainly because we were seated literally two tables over from the guys in Boys II Men; they were on property for their appearance during Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival! Now don’t get me wrong, the napkin waving, which is one of the mealtime rituals at this eatery, was cute, but, admittedly, I chickened out and ran up to the buffet line to get out of having to throw crumbs all over my neighbors! *snickers* What? I was totally only thinking of them! 😀

The rest of the meal, though, was satisfactory food-wise. Everything was fresh and hot (if you got that sort of item!), and there was plenty of everything, but I don’t remember a plethora of fruit, etc. like I do for CMB. Regardless, I got some great pictures of the characters — mostly from a distance or with our neighboring tables (although there are a couple with us too!), but some of the candid shots were *chuckles* priceless!

Minnie & "Friend" @ CM's

Um, yeah, this was right next to our table, and I was (and still am!) laughing so hard when I noticed this completely innocent, albeit very hilarious, “hug” on Minnie that this little girl had. So, like any good person with a devious send of humor, I grabbed my camera! *laughs harder*

Ok, ok, there are other more family-friendly pictures that we took:

Minnie @ CM's * See? She's fine! *laughs*

And, of course:

Goofy @ CM's

Hmm, and interestingly enough there are no pictures of Mickey! Oh well, he was definitely there; however, he was probably avoiding the inevitable napkin-to-the-eye-if-you’re-not-careful too!

In any event, I just wanted to write about the great experiences — even if it’s only been two thus far! — we’ve had while also finding out about which of your own meals were just as memorable, because — yes! — you can be an adult at the character meals and eat in the morning at WDW!

So until next time!