The Crystal Palace

Food was delicious and service was on point. The cinnamon sugar waffles were the best part, I could’ve eaten a thousand but only managed two. Drinks were refilled without even asking, fresh smoked salmon was amazing, and the shrimp and grits hit the spot. Characters made it fun, they really take their time at each table. Yes it was pricey, but totally worth it for the character experience and the tasty food options. I’d go back for sure. Pro tip: go early to breakfast, we went at 8:10am, got preferred parking in Aladdin lot and got early access to the park.

This was my second visit and a few things changed, but to be fair it had been about 8 years and a major pandemic. The food was good, I tried the shrimp and grits, pork, mashed potatoes, tri colored carrots, peel and eat shrimp and salad all was delicious. My little enjoyed the kids buffet selection and of course the ice cream machine. Our server Gustavo made our experience special and ensured we got face time with each of the traveling characters and reminded us to visit pooh before we left. He is a stationary character now. Our experience was top notch considering they completely changed my reservations by several hours to accommodate our needs.

I’m going to preface this review with saying I went into this knowing I was paying more for an “experience.” Disney did much better here regarding food quality than other places we have eaten in the parks. The grits, rice and potatoes were tasty. The ice cream was delicious. The chocolate chip cookies were pretty good too. The pork tenderloin was tough though. The waitress was attentive and helped remind me of the pass holder discount. This is a buffet style restaurant and they charge based on age even though my children basically ate from the kids area. We were seated within a few minutes of checking in. The restaurant was not busy with many of the tables empty when though we were there around 4:30 PM. It was a weekday when most schools were in, but the park was still busy enough. The characters therefore made their way through quickly and we definitely didn’t wait as long as some other reviewers. We saw all of them within 30-45 mins. Given the food is basically unlimited, including the drinks which is not the case at multiple other food places in the park, the price wasn’t horrible. Would I recommend it for everyone, especially those on a tight budget? Absolutely not. If you aren’t hungry when you come here, you will feel like it was a waste. Gratuity is not included. They really should given the international travelers that aren’t accustomed to tipping.

Morning well spent with Winnie the Pooh and friends 🐻🐷🐅🫏💛🩷🧡🩶🍯🐝 Must visited place in Magic Kingdom 🏰🪄 Spending my brunch with my friends (including Pooh Piglet Tigger Eeyore) It was a core memory that day even it’s raining outside cause it’s summer in Florida 🤣 But still we have so much fun inside😋💝 The food is good (it’s all we can eat buffet) and every cast member treated us well and we loved it so much!!! Happy me for the rest of my day there at MK, hope everyone enjoyed eating at the Crystal Palace and don’t forget to ask for the Postcard of Winnie the Pooh and friends!!! Super duper cute!!! I’ll cherish this morning forever love xoxo 💘

Booked in for a character dinner on a weekday. It's a beautiful building both inside and out. Standard Disney buffet setup inside with the same food available both sides of the buffet line with deserts in the middle. Food was ok but not the best we have had - salad area, prawns, a roast, mac n cheeese etc. Similar deserts as well. Character dining was on which is always great to see the characters work the room. However it was super noisy and mostly I think because of the acoustics of the building. We have been to busier character breakfasts/lunches and not had issue. Service was ok but with the bar high at Disney, we had seen better.

Brunch here was pretty disappointing. The buffet was lower quality than any other Disney buffet I've experience and wasn't worth the $60+ cost. Food wise, there's so many better options nearby.

Very cute dining experience for a Winnie the Pooh aficionado! There’s always a line to get a table so make sure to make the reservation with ample time via the Disney app. Once inside, the restaurant is nicely decorated according to theme. Our server was extremely sweet and attentive throughout our entire time there. We got to meet Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and my personal favorite…Piglet! The characters will visit your table and will make you feel so special. Making time for pictures and autographs. My one complaint is the food. It’s nothing out of this world and you find yourself making long, slow lines to get food. So we found ourselves battling making the line for food and running back to the table to not miss the characters. Like any of the Disney character dinings, expect to spend a lot of money but make good use of your Disney Annual Pass for the discount. The price wasn’t worth the food but well worth the character dining experience!

Our experience here was disappointing. For 2 people our bill came to over $100 for pretty poor food. It was buffet style, and as most buffet restaurants, the food was cold, tasteless and dry. It was ok to eat but definitely not worth the price tag. We were so looking forward to this experience as a treat as we rarely dine on property, we are proud to say we won’t be returning. It is not worth the price you pay. Dining with the characters was great, but we did get missed once, meaning i had to speak up to have them visit us again. Interactions were no longer than a hug, laugh and photo and onto the next… highly disappointing and rushed.😕

11/15/25 The old standby- the buffet food varies from ordinary to very good- the characters were wonderful with the kids: Tigger, Miss Piggy, Eeyore- Waitstaff hustled.- the place has doubled in size in the 25 years we've been coming. We wouldn't return except for the grandchildren.

Crystal Palace is a character buffet with Winnie the Pooh and pals from the Hundred-Acre Wood. The building it's self is themed to a Victorian greenhouse of the late 1800s We went recently for the first time for a friend's birthday. We had 6 in our group and they seated us at a small table that was clearly not meant for us. Our server kept mixing up orders, we had to wave her down for refills and straws. It was annoying considering how much we paid for breakfast. The food for breakfast was alright. Nothing too spectacular was being served at the buffet. They had the typical fruit, pastries, bagels, eggs, bacon, sausage. They also had few unique offerings such as scrambles, hash, fired chicken ( which were just chicken tenders) shrimp and grits. They also are home to the famous Churro Waffles. This is something my wife has been wanting to try for a while. She really enjoy it and lived up to the hype. We were at Crystal Palace for 2 hours. The characters to a long time to get to our side of the dining room All in all it was not the best sadly. We have been wanting to come here for so long. My wife said she wants to try lunch and dinner at some point. Hopefully it's better experience.

Crystal Palace is the all you care to enjoy buffet in Magic Kingdom. It is also a character buffet with friends from Winnie the Pooh. We went recently for the first time for a friend's birthday. She was able to grab a breakfast reservation. It is located directly off Main Street to the left so near the front and has Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It is all you can eat and can get very pricey since it is also characters. Inside is very bight and open, they have tons of tables, windows all over and then 2 lines for the buffet with the same items. We had 6 in our group and they seated us at a very small table that was clearly not meant for 6. I did notice larger tables and was a little upset they jammed 6 adults at a small table and by passed other larger tables. Our server was fine, she kept mixing up orders, we had to ask and wave her down for refills and straws. Any party of 6 or more gets an automatic tip and it really kinda sucked that she made a lot of money in tips off us for pretty much ignoring us. The characters took forever to come around, we were for 2 hours to see 4 characters and one of them you have to walk to the front for a photo! It took forever. The character attendant as well did not stay close so it was a challenge to take group photos. The food for breakfast was fine. I was surprised how little options they had. They had typical breakfast items including fruit, pastries, bagels, eggs, bacon, sausage, and a few other items. They also are home to the famous Churro Waffles! These are so delicious and you can only get them on a Disney Cruise or here. They also had some unique offerings such as scrambles, hash, fired chicken aka chicken tenders which had a strange flavor, shrimp and grits and a few other items. Overall the food was ok. I did not care for the hashbrown casserole, it was hard and crispy but cold at the same time. A lot of the items needed salt. The only seasoned item was honestly was the shrimp. Overall this is fine. It was not the best sadly and we have been wanting to come here for so long. I would like to go back and try lunch or dinner to get the taste of the other food items. It is a great way to fill up on food, and meet some characters. Since it is a sit down you can also order an alcohol beverage. I would say check it out, breakfast is the cheapest, not the best breakfast buffet but not bad. I would prefer to try lunch or dinner and see how I like it but it is more expensive, just be prepared.

Such a fun option for the younger kiddos coming to Disney. We enjoyed this meal more so just for the enjoyment on our daughter's face when seeing the characters as they came around. The entertainment of watching them walk around and approach our table was entertaining enough for us to eat without having to rush too much. LOTS of options on the breakfast bar from proteins to vegetarian options. Everyone suggested we eat the churro mickey waffle so I am now here to tell you.. EAT THE CHURRO WAFFLE! Only complaint was that we didn't get to meet with Tigger while we dined but we did meet the other 3.

I visited Crystal Palace in early September for the breakfast buffet, and let me just say it completely lived up to the hype. Before my trip, I saw countless Disney influencers rave about the famous Mickey Churro Waffles, so I knew I had to try them. I'm so glad I followed their advice because these waffles weren't just good, sorry for the superlative, but they were literally the best waffles I've ever had in my life. The outside was perfectly coated in cinnamon-sugar with a crisp crust, and the inside was soft, warm, and fluffy. Utter perfection! I honestly couldn't stop myself and ended up eating 5-6 plates of them (so much that I had to stop by first aid afterwards, but no regrets!). From what I've learned, the churro waffles are exclusive to Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom, and occasionally served on select Disney Cruise Line sailings. Knowing that just makes them feel even more special. I'm already looking forward to my next trip back to Disney World just so I can have them again. If you're visiting Magic Kingdom and planning on a breakfast buffet, do yourself a favor get the Mickey Churro Waffles at Crystal Palace.

I came here for a reservation last week in the magic kingdom in Orlando Florida. I have to say it's worth every penny!!! The service is phenomenal and so attentive. Winnie the Pooh and his crew walk around and interact as you eat your buffet dinner. You can get pictures as well. The buffet food was absolutely delicious and kept very clean and pristine. My only small complaint is I felt there wasn't a lot of options(but I'm also picky so that's why this won't affect my eating). I got pictures with Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, piglet, & tiger plus a meal. So magical!

The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom is less a restaurant and more a theme park within a theme park--Victorian greenhouse glam on the outside, buffet battlefield on the inside. It's the only place where chandeliers sparkle while you wrestle a stranger for the last piece of bacon. The theming is gorgeous--arched glass ceilings, lush greenery, light streaming in like you're about to host a royal garden party. But then reality hits: this is a buffet. Eggs, Mickey waffles, carved meats, desserts lined up like neon bait. It's not gourmet--it's "good enough if you drown it in syrup." You don't book this place for the menu; you book it because nostalgia tastes better when served with carbs. The real stars? Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore. They drift between tables like rockstars on a meet-and-greet tour. Kids lose their minds, adults get misty-eyed, and suddenly you're grinning like a fool with a plate of pancakes in one hand and a character autograph in the other. It's the only restaurant where you can eat sausage while Piglet watches and somehow nobody questions the ethics. The real skill here isn't cooking--it's crowd control. This is Victorian elegance meets Vegas buffet chaos. History !?! ... This place has been standing here since Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, modeled after London's Great Exhibition Crystal Palace of 1851. Back then, the glass-and-iron wonder showcased industrial marvels. Now? This version showcases the marvel of keeping 400 people armed with plates from rioting over Mickey waffles. The Crystal Palace is chaotic, overpriced, and culinarily forgettable--but it's also one of the most iconic Disney meals you can have. Do it once, soak in the chaos, hug Pooh, and grab that photo. Because the buffet food will fade from memory, but Tigger photobombing your omelet? That's forever.

You're eating here for the experience, not the food! This is not to say the food is bad, but as a reminder to manage your expectations. The interior of this all-you-can-eat-buffet-style restaurant is beautiful and feels like you are inside of a magical greenhouse. Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet greet you at your table multiple times throughout your visit. Pooh, however, stays in the middle of the palace and you have to get in line to meet him. Even though the food is nothing crazy, visiting is a must for anyone who loves Pooh.

If you love Winnie the Pooh and his friends, come to the Crystal Palace! The first time I came, I was celebrating my birthday and the gang made me a birthday card with all of their signatures. I keep it to this day and so for my sister's graduation, had to return. Unfortunately, she didn't get a card, but she was just happy to meet her favorite characters! Modeled after a Victorian greenhouse, The Crystal Palace is beautifully lit with windows and tropical palms. Whether you're dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, all meals are served buffet style-- for a price. Breakfast runs for $52/adult while lunch and dinner are $65/adult, all have an auto-grat of 18%. Breakfast serves your typical go-tos: Mickey waffles, eggs, bacon, etc Lunch/Dinner: Country Fried Chicken, Gumbo, open salad bar, carved meats, a plethora of delicious desserts, etc

My husband and I first time in WDW. We decided we would do 1 proper sit down meal and picked the crystal palace. We're not the biggest fan of pooh and friends but we didnt mind the theme of the place. It was cute, the tables are a little too close to each other i think so it can get tight. We did a 5:45 reservation, we checked in thru the app, got a text to be on the front porch and got called within 10 mins. I believe they have a grace period of 10-15 mins. We got seated down and our server told us the estimate time of pooh and friends will be out. Pooh stays at the center of the restaurant, friends do come around each table. We just took quick selfies with them. Food was good, not amazing. Only a few selections, they have kids sections which had low counter, i forgot to take a photo but its the usual mac n cheese, pizza i think, quesadilla as well. Then they had salads, shrimp, chicken with country gravy which was prettt tasty, mashed potatoes, shrimp creole, salmon, roasted potatoes, honey glazed carrots, some carved meats were pork and prime rib i think. Not a lot of selections, but you will be full. Desserts were okay, they had self serve ice cream, cookies and brownies and some pastries. Our favorite was the honey flan! Overall, good to try but will try somewhere else next.

We often book here on trips to get an easier way to take pics with Pooh and friends. We went for a 3 pm lunch reservation and it wasn't too busy. Buffet of American dishes including cocktail shrimp and carved meats with some Southern foods like shrimp creole and gumbo. $62 per adult and $42 per child. Online says it usually takes 90 minutes to dine and see all the characters but for us we were done in an hour. Got to meet Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, and on the way out see Pooh. Since it wasn't too busy, we got some extra time with Pooh :)

This is a super home style, fried chicken meal with character dining with Winnie the Pooh and friends. The location is at the end of Main Street in MK and the ambience is cool Victorian with super service and good eats/drinks! We always enjoy visiting here and dining/hanging out with characters!

We came solely for the churro waffles during breakfast as you can not get it anywhere else in the parks - I think they also serve it on a cruise? The price is steep, as it is AYCE and character dining on top of that. $52/person It was packed on a busy Saturday morning in December. Our reservation was at 8:45AM. Our server told us it would take upwards of 90 minutes for all the characters to get to our table (Winnie the pooh, eeyore, piglet, and tigger). The character interactions were a bit awkward as they usually are, but I usually just say hi and snap a quick picture on my phone. All the characters have a handler, which made it easier to interact. Food-wise, the churro waffles were unfortunately quite overfried. I see the potential though. It could've been great if they weren't overfried I think. Otherwise, the rest of the breakfast was decent! Best scrambled eggs on property in my opinion, and there were a lot of your typical breakfast options - tons of pastries, some fruit options (cantaloupe), lox, potatoes, etc. Basic drinks are covered - drip coffee, milk, etc. Cocktails, of course, are extra. Overall, it was a decent experience. The building is quite nice and pretty with cute Winnie the Pooh theming. There are two mirrored sides in the buffet serving the same items, as there are two 'dining' rooms. Would I come back again? Maybe, maybe not. You're definitely paying premium for the characters, but I don't regret doing it once (and breakfast was the cheapest option). Service was decent and our server was kind enough to grab two cupcakes for us to celebrate our honeymoon and she kept my coffee flowing, which I'm always thankful for.

One of our must each Disney trip. The churro waffles are the best thing on Disney property. The staff is always great! Lots of buffet options available, so everyone in my family was happy. The Pooh characters are a great added plus. The restaurant itself could you some updating, but overall a great place for the family.

Dinner was so fun here! Our daughter loved seeing all the characters from Winnie the Pooh. The only annoying thing about our experience was the table next to us could not control their kids. They kept walking up to the characters before it was their turn and would not sit at their table. I wish Disney could do something more about that. Our waitress was fabulous! Miss Gwen was a delight to have for the night.

This place is the worst! This is the reason Disney World is hated. My friend and I just wanted a restaurant style place and this was the only thing available at the park for that time frame. My friend has dental issues so needed certain food and could not find anything so I asked if I could be charged for one plate and they of course said no. I was charged over $170.00. So if you had children and a family of 4 double that. No discounts for anything but pass holders. Absolutely the worst experience out of any park. Stupid on me and never again.

I want to preface this review by saying that my personal experience with my group was 5 stars. My experience of the quality of the food was 3 stars. Average = 4 stars. I would recommend Crystal Palace to anyone looking to try a churro Mickey waffle. There are also plenty of other great breakfast options ranging from bacon to yogurt and fresh fruit as well as one of the best cheese danishes I've ever had. However, our service was very subpar with our waiter bringing iced coffee with barely any ice and hot coffee with a leaking mug. He also barely checked on us, which is understandable as a buffet, but still. We also realized that we never revived our Pooh & Friends signature card, which I believe would also be the fault of our server. On the other hand, I was with my best friend and her new baby and husband and the characters were amazing with us. I was able to get individual selfies, group pics, and separate baby pics with each character with no difficulty. In fact, the handler was always asking if we wanted more pictures. Highly recommend if you have a little one that loves Winnie the Pooh!

This was such a fun experience! Yes, it's pricey, and you are paying a bit for the character interactions but it was worth it. There were plenty of options at the buffet, we did not go hungry and everyone got food they liked. Our server was also fantastic, being super attentive with clearing plates and drink refills without hovering. We were there for about an hour and a half and never felt rushed out (there were plenty of empty tables so we didn't feel we were taking a table away from someone else). The character interactions are great. You get to see four Winne the Pooh characters- Winne the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore. They do rotations around the space and the handlers would often check in with our table to be sure we had interacted with the characters. In some cases, we actually got to interact with them more than once (I think because it wasn't super busy), but always at the discretion of the handlers. We got to take tons of pictures with the characters as well. Again, it's a pricey experience but well worth it. I highly recommend!

This is by far my favorite lunch spot in Magic Kingdom and my favorite character dining experience in Disney World. For the price, the dining options are great. The buffet food is surprisingly awesome with salmon, shrimp and grits, prime rib, and more! Service is amazing and you get plenty of character time and photo ops. My two year old niece absolutely loves it! We brought family visiting from out of state and they loved it. They were very mindful about our allergies and made sure we felt comfortable. This is a great spot for a family experience!

This was not my first trip to the Crystal Palace, nor will it likely be my last. Is it because it's a beautiful place with tons of light and a fun, Victorian-era vibe? Or possibly because Winnie the Pooh and friends travel the restaurant during your dining and come say hello and give hugs and make everyone smile ear to ear? Or is is just because the food they have in this buffet is simply just incredibly good, especially for an in-park eatery that is on a main thoroughfare, towards the entrance of the Magic Kingdom......well, to put it very simply, it's the combination of all these wonderful and fun things. This is one of the spots in Disney's Magic Kingdom for character dining which is a fun experience on its own, whether you're a child at heart or a parent with children. It adds a special something to your meal that just isn't there at other places. However, this usually means that you'd be sacrificing quality or time to have the characters present. Not at the Crystal Palace. The visits from the characters from the Thousand Acre Woods are not intrusive either and they ensure that you and everyone at your table gets the opportunity to see and meet everyone one of them. As for the food, it is a buffet, but it is a great one. There are so many different choices and they are not contained to one style of cuisine. They do theme them around characters and things in the Disney universe though, with one if my highlights being Tiana's gumbo. It was spot on and full of flavor, perfectly stewed to perfection. My other favorite selections were the multiple bean and grain salad choices that ended up making the majority of my meal because of how great they were. Following closely behind that were the Pooh-themed desserts. Each one very unique and totally different, but all delicious. Obviously, if you are not visiting the Magic Kingdom, dining at the Crystal Palace is not an option for you. But if you are planning a trip to Disney World and are looking or planning where to eat, make sure to add this one to your list because it's definitely towards the top of the list. The staff is wonderful and the food is top-notch, what's not to like. Oh and tell Eeyore, I say hello!

I'll start with the positives! If you're a big Winnie the Pooh fan and aren't as concerned with the food, you do get amazing character interactions. The breakfast though was subpar compared to other Disney food experiences. The only item I liked was the Mickey churro waffle. The other items like the hash brown casserole and eggs were dry and gross. For a $50 breakfast it just doesn't add up. I could get better food at an elementary school cafeteria. Go to Topolinos if you want characters AND good food! We come to Disney often and won't be back.

This is the restaurant to be at if you're craving hugs from Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger -and- delicious buffet featuring southern style cuisine with plenty of allergy friendly options! Magic Kingdom's Crystal Palace is open for breakfast lunch and dinner, offers an extensive menu, escape from the heat, super friendly cast members, and Winnie the Pooh characters visiting every table.

Characters, 7/10. Food 8/10. Price point is insane. They charge 18% gratuity on a party less than 6 and it's a buffet. We won't be back. We were squished at a table too small and our bill was $336!

Unfortunately, this was just okay. We went for breakfast on my daughter's birthday. The details: 1) You get to meet all four characters - Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore 2) The interactions are personal, per table, so you aren't competing for their attention. They have a handler that brings them around the restaurant and they visit each table. 3) At your table - you can stand up and hug them, get a photo with them, gesture with them, get an autograph, etc. 4) They will use your phone to take photos. You can do it yourself or have them do it 5) She was most excited about Pooh and unfortunately, that handler was least friendly, so our experience felt rushed. Some of the other handlers were fantastic - and they had a fun attitude and made sure we had the time we wanted with the character, while still moving things along. 6) The setting is pretty - with all the flowers and glass. 7) They seemed to be short on highchairs that morning and there were a lot of crying babies. The poor folks next to us had to sit across from their kids in highchairs, because of how the seating was designed in that area, and their kids cried the entire time. 8) The food - just okay - they have the normal breakfast items: scrambled eggs, little omelets, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, cheesy potatoes, mickey waffles (regular and churro - churro were the best ones), fruit, yogurt, etc. 9) They do offer a list of alcoholic drinks as well as coffee, juices. 10) They have an allergy menu - and if you want something off that (at least for me - gluten free specific), you ask your server and they get it made in the kitchen. I was able to have a gluten free mickey waffle (which was really good) and a GF blueberry muffin (super dry, not great). They also accommodate other allergies. Overall, the biggest disappointment was the food. Just okay. The sausage had a weird texture - the skin was sticky. The Mickey waffles were our favorite of the food items. The meet and greet was mostly good, except for the Pooh handler and interaction, but that was the #1 reason we went. For 2 for breakfast it was $55 per person, not including tip, tax etc. If you have the Disney Visa or are an Annual Passholder, ask for your 10% discount, which we got. Those special drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are extra and in the range of $12-$20. We won't do this one again.

There's a reason this iconic Magic Kingdom restaurant continues as one of the must Disney do's! From atmosphere to service to your favorite pooh characters, this is a favorite. Food is yummy too. We visited with a 7pm dinner reservation. Buffet standouts were shrimp and grits as well as huge peel and eat shrimp. The desserts were delicious mini versions to sample. The shrimp and grits are so popular they're available at all sittings! Fun for young and old, breakfast to dinner!

This is a character meal at Magic Kingdom. You need a reservation. We went for the breakfast, which is a buffet. Eyore, piglet and Tigger come to your table and you line up for Pooh after your meal. The food is good, but the churro waffles are amazing.

Was it worth the cost? Sure.. Ultimately you are paying for the characters more than the food. Did I do it for my 2 kids? Absolutely. Would I do it again? Probably not. It's great to do once but for the price I'd try a different character experience. Character experience - we got to meet Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore and OFCOURSE Winnie the Pooh. They only come around to your table once (there are 2 sides to the restaurant so it takes about an hour for them to get to every table so it's not likely you'll see them at your table twice). The characters spend a little time at each table and will sign your stuff and take pictures. Ultimately we paid for the characters not necessarily for the food especially since my kids didn't eat anything. Breakfast buffet - it was a typical breakfast buffet, my husband and I liked the spread just fine (I loved the churro Mickey waffles and egg tarts) but it was nothing to write home about. The menu seems to change since I read other reviews about other foods like biscuits and gravy and eggs Benedict and neither of those were available. Neither of my kids ate ANYTHING so that sucked that we couldn't find something they liked (they usually like pancakes, bacon, fruit, chicken tenders, etc but they wouldn't eat any of that). I had hoped for a salad bar but alas no luck. Also personal pet peeve - the coffee tasted burnt, disappointment for the beginning of a LONG day. Service - FABULOUS, very friendly, our waiter let us know ahead of time when characters were coming so we knew when to stay in our seats and not get up to the buffet. He also brought us to go cups for our drinks which was great since it was going to be a 90° day with 80% humidity. HYDRATE PEOPLE! Obviously Crystal Palace is in a great location - right off Main Street with a view of Cinderellas Castle. We chose it to do breakfast first thing in the morning so our kids would experience the wonder of walking into Magic Kingdom without getting too far in and having to come back. The restaurant is clean and well lit for pictures. It's not super decked out in the Winnie the Pooh theme but there were touches here and there and it got the job done.

Their employees are not well trained or can't provide guests and cast members with the right information. I asked before dining if cast members will get discounts and I was told that I would. When sat at the table with my family while eating my food server Karim asked if I would be using any discount. When I shared I was cast member he asked if Blue or Green Card. I said Green, went a head and informed me I would not be able to apply discount. If I would have been asked which kind of ID when making the reservation I would have not choose to eat at the restaurant. I spoke to Dave (Manager) and he reiterated what server told me but didn't make things right to emend his host and seating employees mistakes when providing me and my family with wrong information. This was unacceptable and unfair. False advertising or misinformation when I have asked before dining. Karim was the nicest server, but overall I had the worst experience. I was leading my family on vacation and my nephew was his first time in the park. We end up leaving the park right away and my nephew and sister spouse couldn't believe what happened. We had park hopped and had to leave without even enjoying Magic Kingdom after having a great morning in Animal Kingdom. Very disappointed.

I can't believe I've been to Magic Kingdom so many times and never had breakfast here! This was such a magical experience for the children! We had breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Our server Frankie got us started with coffee and juice for the kids. He was very friendly. This is a buffet style breakfast and it did not disappoint. I got to try the famous churro Mickey waffles and they lived up to the hype. They had Mediterranean style frittatas that were delicious! They offer a big variety, and of course the pictures with Pooh and friends. The characters make their way around the tables a couple of times during the experience. I will definitely be dining here again in the future!!!

The food isn't as amazing as it is in other buffets on the Disney property but the Winnie the Pooh characters walking around make it fun. The Pooh themed desserts on the buffet are adorable.

The Crystal Palace is buffet-style restaurant inside Disney's Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The restaurant opened in 1971, the same year that Magic Kingdom opened. The architecture of the restaurant is inspired by Victorian greenhouses of the late 19th century. It originally opened as a cafeteria-style experience. It morphed into its current all-you-can-eat buffet-style experience in 1996. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Crystal Palace is also well-known for its character dining that features "Winnie the Pooh" characters. My family and I visited the Crystal Palace this past summer while we were on a Walt Disney World Vacation. My wife and I had visited before, but this was a first time visit for our two sons as well as my wife's sister. The venue is very special to me, not just because the food is delicious, but because Winnie the Pooh is easily my favorite Disney cartoon character. While you can go here for any meal, you simply must go for breakfast! Their breakfast buffet is simply divine! You will find all of the best breakfast staples: scrambled eggs, smokehouse bacon, sausage links, blueberry pancakes, biscuits, cheddar grits, chocolate chip French toast, cheesy potato casserole, and (my personal favorite) Mickey-shaped churro waffles! You will not leave hungry at the Crystal Palace. The icing on the cake is the delightful visits from Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and of course Pooh. My two sons were so happy to meet all of the characters. We all think that the Crystal Palace has one of the best character dining experiences at Disney World and we'll continue to visit in future trips!

Very first time at crystal palace! It was fun and an amazing experience for the kids. The food, quality, price and service were all worth it. Lot of available picture opportunities with the Disney characters. Only issues was the table was a little small for our group of 9 family members. Overall it was a fun experience

Decided on Crystal Palace for my birthday dinner which was a huge mistake. Please do not come here unless you want to spend $140 to take pictures with Winnie The Pooh and Piglet. This was the most sorry meal of my stay and I did not think that any food at Disney could be bad. I was astonished at how little food choice they had at this "buffet". They literally have a salad bar covering up one table, a tiny kids selection on another smaller table, and on the main table about 5-7 dishes that were mediocre. Hopeful that the other side had better dishes. I could not believe that the other side was literally a duplicate of all the food. $70 a person for a kids table, salad bar, and another smaller table of bad food is a rip off. The salad looked old and wilted. Options not great so we chose to eat the 3 options on the kids table. If I had known, I would have much rather gone next door and gotten a hot dog for a tiny fraction of the price. I really don't know how this place has this many good reviews. I've been to many other buffets around Disney such as Boma and nothing is as sorry as this one. Please avoid!!

Crystal Palace chose a world variety of different types of foods. I had two different dishes from two different parts of the world one being Indian food, the Channa masala, as well as a Cuban dish known as Ropa Vieja dishes were very well executed and well-made, and the chefs. The chefs that made it Knows the importance of authenticity. I had a great time and the children here are having a great time and the desserts are just beautifully executed well-made and the children are having fun and this is a family buffet style restaurant, which has some of the best foods you can have a taste and very well-made And the characters come around Winnie the Pooh and piglet and all these characters come out to greet you and greet the parents and everyone has a great time. No one is ever too old for this place.

Not like how it used to be, still legendary nonetheless. The ambiance is fancy and your view of the castle is worth the price alone. Years ago the character parades were epic and the whole place was excited. Now it's kinda lame and I wouldn't really consider it special. I used to enjoy the chicken tenders and the Mac and cheese but I'm vegan in my adult life which brings me to the vegan options. Vegan Mickey waffles and vegan omelette. Very delicious but if you're going with other people who aren't vegan tell them you want the vegan alternative immediately so you're not sitting there starving while your family is already eating since this is made to order. I have eaten at Cinderella's castle as a child and I think crystal palace is a fancier option. I took off one star just because of how I remember it being. Maybe because I wasn't the one paying when I was younger LOL. Overall, the crystal palace is an awesome option and will definitely be memorable for you and your friends and family.

Excellent experience everything was magical service was great food was great and Characters were awesome. We were even offered drinks to go. Thank you Crystal Palace for a magical experience the restaurant was truly an extended part of Disney's Magic We felt very appreciated as customer. There were 7 of us

When you get to the park make your reservation if you intend on eating at this restaurant. We were a "walk up" so our wait time was about 30 minutes, not bad at all. The characters were in continuous rotation and the food was delicious. There was only a small celebration of food but it was tasty. All of children's food fav ate served; pizza, Mac n cheese, chicken tenders, pasta. For the adults shrimp and grits, salmon (delicious), Marsala, steamed broccoli and an abundant salad bar. The desserts were "alright" nothing spectacular... the cookies were soft and warm. The palace had a dated look but it's clean and well kept. The service was excellent... ask for Kathy! All in all a lovely experience and we will definitely return.

loved our buffet lunch meet-and-greet at the crystal palace! our server David was very hospitable and kind, which made our experience dining and meeting with Pooh and his friends so enjoyable. also 10% discount for pass holders! our favorites were the prime rib and honey flan. the prime rib was perfectly tender and seasoned well, but we topped it off with the horseradish sauce. all the desserts were so cute and Pooh-themed but the honey flan was #1!

The waffles were delicious, great spread of breakfast foods, eggs, pancakes, waffles, pastries, biscuits and gravy, grits and shrimp, chicken and waffles etc. Service is excellent. Our server was amazing, you can order cocktails for breakfast. The ambiance is cute, decor is ok. The characters come around and take pictures with you, they also do a parade. The price is decent because it includes juice and coffee and all you can eat.

It has been about a decade since my last visit, and things are pretty similar to my first visit. This restaurant is so packed and crowded inside this beautiful building. We love that there's a buffet at magic Kingdom, but we do not enjoy how crowded it is to get inside and walk through the restaurant. I was so thankful when they sat us by a window. It helped ease that feeling of being packed in there together. This restaurant is character dining so ofcourse its going to cost a pretty penny, but the food wasn't bad. You can expect to see Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, and Piglet. Tiggers energy was the best out of all the characters. Food wise, there was lots to choose from. Their desserts were absolutely adorable, and we loved that some were not overly sweet. They also had a kids station packed with the usual favorites like nuggets and macaroni. I do not recommend the alcoholic beverages at this restaurant. I tried 3 different alcoholic drinks, and it was just weird or too sweet. Also, if you go, you can expect to be there for an hour to an hour and a half. It took a really long time for us to see all the characters because of the sheer volume of guests during the hype of dinner time (it seemed less crowded by 7:30 pm). Our server was wonderful and very attentive despite the busy dining room.

Located in the magic kingdom this spot is a true turn and burn operation. We came for the character breakfast and it was pretty much like a hotel continental breakfast. Nothing special about the food but there is a lot of it. The all you can eat concept will set you up for the whole day. Guarantee you won't be hungry leaving here. Great spot for the kids but don't come for the food.

This was my first time here. I booked lunch for the seven of us including four adults and three preschoolers for 1:30 pm. We went gift shopping nearby in the meantime prior to lunch. When we arrived they called our name on their porch. They opened the front door and we were seated at a nice table for seven to the far left front of the restaurant. The Disney characters roam throughout the restaurant during our buffet for pictures with the preschoolers. We got lots of photos with the Disney characters. I started with and enjoyed my two glasses of Prosecco for $13 each. The restaurant is buffet style. I enjoyed my steamed shrimp, prime rib and other food items. Adult lunches were $61 each, which cost me $244 in total for the four adults and three preschoolers. Rina served our table very well. Disney adds 18% gratuity to all bills. My total bill was $417 including the 18% gratuity. This place is not cheap. You pay for the characters to roam among the tables for photos.

Pleasantly surprised! The food was ah-amazing, especially the churros waffles and shrimp and grits. I had a mimosa and it was well made. The customer service was A+ from the hostess to the waitress. Piglet's escort could've been a little more friendlier Nevertheless, we managed to get pictures with all the characters. I'm definitely making reservations to eat here again during our next Disney visit.

My friends and I came here for brunch on a Saturday and it was such a cool experience! This was the only character dining experience that we did on our Disney World trip, so we were super excited. We made a reservation for the 6 of us and waited around 10 minutes for our table. We actually reserved our table around 2 months in advance which I believe was the earliest time to reserve. I recommend checking the reservation availability early because the slots fill up pretty quickly. The food itself was a 4/5 but the experience was a 5/5. Service was great and they frequently came to get rid of dirty dishes or fill up our beverages. There was a pretty big variety of breakfast foods - from bacon, eggs, sausage, lox bagel station, hash browns, and assorted desserts. The Mickey churro waffles are definitely a must-try. I'm a huge fan of Disney churros so I really enjoyed this. However don't expect the actual Disney churros in Mickey shape- it was pretty much waffles and a cinnamon sugar coating. The highlight of the food was definitely the Pooh & Friends themed desserts. The presentation was so adorable. We were also able to meet Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger throughout our meal. The characters were sweet as usual, and the workers were so kind, and we didn't feel rushed to find time to eat and meet characters / take pictures at all. It was pretty pricy for the food itself, but with the entire experience I consider it worth it. Such an adorable place to have brunch at!

This place is amazing! It looks really fancy but dont worry theres no dress code so whatever you have for the park is fine. You have to make a reservation in the Disney app. At the time of my review its 60 days prior to your trip. Make sure to request this asap because it fills up fast. You get to meet Winnie the Pooh and friends. They have so many great food options at this buffet. Get the mimosas and churro waffles!!

This was the perfect way to start a Magic Kingdom day, especially with a little first visitor among us! I think this is a great start for babies and small children when it comes to character interactions - who doesn't love Pooh Bear? The characters take turns coming around to visit with each table, letting your little ones just wave if they want, or ask for a photo and a hug! Great ambiance for adults and children alike. The buffet options are mostly standard Disney options, but that doesn't mean they aren't tasty! I think Crystal Palace has a great breakfast selection, from all of the proteins and pancakes to fruit and even soft serve ice cream. Of note here are the churro Mickey waffles! They're much better than the churros in the parks and make for a fun and different waffle option. The stations were always filled and we weren't rushed through the meal as you are with some character dining - the server insisted we hang around so as not to miss meeting Pooh himself, who was the last friend to hit our table! Not a bad price point for character dining either. Would recommend, particularly for families!

Food was good. if you're hungry and care about character dining, this is the place! Pooh and friends usually have horrible wait time to meet. Here, we were able to eat and meet all the characters in one. Well worth it. It's buffet all-you-can-eat style. So there's definitely something there for everyone. We were able to do a walk up without having to wait at all! Super convenient. Decorations were adorable and each character spent a lot of time per table. One character kept missing us, so we let our waitress know and they came back around. Loved it

Took my sons there 2 years ago for character lunch. It's very crowded. You barely have room to eat. The food is just ok honestly. They could do so much better for the prices we paid. The character meet and greets were worth it though. If not the typical Mickey and friend so it was a nice change for once. They come around and take pics and dance around. My boys enjoyed it and that's why I did it. So in the end it's worth it.

My grandson's bday was the reason for us dining here. It didn't disappoint. The buffet was top quality, from the vegetable masala, to the creole shrimp, the hot hohoney chicken. Wow. So good. The Winnie the Pooh characters walking around & greeting the kids was priceless. Our server was Didi, and gentleman beyond words. Very attentive. Thank u for the great service & food.