Originally Posted by
Disney4us2
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Goofy's Kitchen and the Plaza Inn (inside Disneyland) both have good character interaction with a variety of characters. The food at Goofy's is much better and a better selection than the Plaza Inn. Another character breakfast that we love is the Storytellers Cafe with Chip & Dale and his critter friends. They have a good buffet, but you can also order off of the menu.
Last year we ate at Ariels Grotto for lunch. The princesses did not visit long with us at all. The food was ok, not fantastic but not bad. It was also VERY expensive. Maybe they didn't visit long since my DD was 12. almost 13 at the time. If you are going just to see the princesses it should be ok... just prepare to pay the high price. It was over $80.00 for just the two of us.
As far as the best time to go. The time frame you are looking at is getting to be the start of the Halloween Time at Disneyland. Haunted Mansion may or may not be up. They do a Nightmare Before Christmas overlay on HM. Space Mountain may have the Ghost Galaxy overlay as well. Halloween Time has become very popular and so brings the crowds. More near the end of Sept than the middle.
For counter service restaurants, we love Whitewater Snacks in the Grand Californian Hotel, Jolly Holiday and the Plaza Inn in Disneyland. At DCA... hands down, we love Flo's V8 Cafe in Cars Land.
Have fun planning.:mickey: