I will be bringing my 9 yo niece to WDW in May and I would love to take her to a maximum of four character breakfasts on our trip . Which four character meals would you hit to see the greatest number of different characters that a nine year old would enjoy?
TIA
Kenny the Pirate has a detailed list with (pros/cons too):
https://www.kennythepirate.com/dining/disney-world-character-meal-list/
First you have to ask yourself, "Is it about
THE characters or are your choices based on
THE food quality?"
For instance, Tusker House (for most folks) has better food than Chef Mickey's, but no Minnie Mouse or Pluto at Tusker.
Next question, do you think your niece prefers 'face characters' (i.e., a person with make-up) versus the 'fur characters' (i.e., a person(?) inside a Tigger suit - a 'fur character').
Then, which Princesses?
Then, does the Park matter? For instance, Akershus may be more convenient (and less expensive than) Cinderella's Castle....Magic Kingdom has the choice of Winnie the Pooh (Crystal Palace) versus Chip & Dale (Garden Grill) in Epcot. Bon Voyage is along the Boardwalk, not inside a Park....
Combinations and permutations become part of the 'personal calculus' that makes everyone's vacations unique.
In no particular order, we:
a.) enjoy Cape May breakfast because Goofy is my favorite character,
b.) prefer Tusker House for Mickey & friends (to get River of Lights tickets),
c.) enjoy Bon Voyage Breakfast (because it may be the most humane character dining experience and has Princes & Princesses),
d.) preferred Cinderella's Castle for lunch before Disney added Bon Voyage breakfast (because those are very expensive waffles at breakfast inside the Castle),
e.) prefer Beast Castle for dinner (because it's the only time & place to meet The Beast),
f.) prefer 1900 Park Fare for breakfast (because we are Alice in Wonderland fans),
*** Lady Tremain & Evil Stepsisters are a hoot at dinner @ 1900 Park Fare.