The Crystal Palace

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.

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!

This place has nice food! Winnie the Pooh Character experience gives you personal time with each character.

Just had dinner here pre-fireworks on the 4th of July weekend. Great selection of buffet food, friendly servers, and great character meet and greets! Very enjoyable time and will be back for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. :)

Magical buffet with Pooh and his pals!! You get to meet Pooh eyore piglet and tigger. Food was so good! Patrick was the best server!! He was really fun and attentive! It’s a good place to dine if you want to meet characters and have a nice variety of food to choose from! We were pleased. I also recommend the margarita on the menu it was very well balanced. Altogether a very magical time.

Gorgeous restaurant with awesome theming. I got to try the dinner here and it was very cute. I was excited that it was all Winnie the Pooh themed. However the food was pretty terrible. It looked cute, especially the desserts. But they were not at all good. For the price, it’s not worth it for dinner. I ended up eating some of the kids menu items. It’s okay maybe for lunch if you use the dining plan but not if you pay. If you LOVE Winnie the Pooh it’s a great photo opportunity for sure though.

While I appreciated the opportunity to meet Winnie the Pooh and friends, it is not worth the price we paid for this character dining experience. We had a reservation for 7:20 P.M. the other night and didn't get seated until 7:45 or so even though the ticket was printed at 7:35. Me and my partner were ready and waiting while other parties who weren't altogether were still admitted first. The food was okay, nothing stellar and it took an hour and a half to meet all the characters. For over $100 for 2 people to dine here and no gratuity that is factored into the price, it is criminal. I do not recommend the Crystal Palace, not even for viewing the fireworks.

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

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!!!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

We had a very great meal with tremendous service while at Crystal Palace. The Buffett was overflowing with delicious food. Our grandsons found all kinds of food they enjoyed, which was a very good thing for us, since in the past at other Character meals, that wasn't always the case. The service was fantastic, drinks never got more than half gone before being refreshed. The Characters were continually moving around the restaurant and Pooh was always near the front door so you can catch him on both the way in, and the way out. We did have a mixup on our table, after we checked in, but it got resolved quickly without any problems. Overall we highly recommend the Crystal Palace for their fantastic service, excellent food and the tremendous character experience for the young and young at heart!

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.

It makes me sad to read that others experience was not the same as ours. We really enjoyed the food! There were many different protein options, lots of veggies and side dishes to choose from, along with a salad bar! There were multiple desserts to choose from and a soft serve machine as well. We were able to be visited by all characters. We heard that they are on a 90 minute rotation during the heavy lunch rush so you have to be patient to see them. Take your time eating if you really want to see the characters. We did not feel rushed during our time here either like we had to go and give up our seats. We would love to come back to try breakfast sometime!

Ok, hear me out- I'm used to Vegas buffets with a HUGE selection of food. When I went to the buffet line, I was shocked there were only a handful of entrees and a handful of sides with a bonus kids selection. There was also a small selection of desserts. With that being said, I was pleasantly surprised how tasty the food was. We enjoyed mostly everything we tried and we got full fast. You're definitely paying for the experience. The staff does a nice job of circulating the characters (Eyore, Tigger, Piglet, so they have time to visit with every table and take pictures. Pooh event took pictures in the center of the restaurant and the line moved quickly.

I did a reservation for this buffet because they had Winnie the pooh and friends costume characters walking around while there is a buffet to help your self for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is inside the magic kingdom park. . They have cast members following the character around, that means the time you meet the characters is timed. The cast members aren't as friendly during my time with this experience. . Buffet . Prime rib -was cooked to perfection. The season was good. It wasn't salty but tasted good. The slice was a big piece too. . Baked salmon was good. It was filet with no bones or skin. The salmon wasn't kver cooked. I liked it and went for second and third. . Cheesy grits and shrimp, this was amazing. I prolly had like 20 shrimps easily. This was yum! . There is a nice salad bar to eat healthy if you like to make your own garden salad. . Dessert was great they have dessert for each character. The dessert was the color of the characters. The dessert was not too sweet but light and good. I loved each one of them. . Drinks come with the buffet. I did a coke sero mixed with unsweetened ice tea and fresh lemon on the side which threw The server off. Now she wants to try. . Overall service for the table was great. She was attentive and refilled my cups easily. Ambiance inside was casual and family friendly. I hope this review helps. Thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day!

We had a reservation here, for a character buffet dinner, as part of our Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Adventure. After a horrible character breakfast earlier in the week, in terms of food quality and how good the food was, I came in with very low expectations, and The Crystal Palace was a very pleasant surprise in my opinion. We were late for our reservation, and they accommodated us with absolutely no issues. There was a great selection of food, from prime rib, to country style chicken, shrimp and grits and mashed potatoes, they had a salad bar, and a variety of other selections. Add in all you can eat, with the character experience, and this is one buffet I would recommend and that I personally would book again myself.

So many good things to say about the character breakfast at the Crystal place! The buffet has literally everything! We also go lucky and enjoyed part of breakfast and lunch, the service is great as all Disney restaurants have and the characters are the sweetest. It's a fun experience whether you have kids or not.

First time here for dinner at Crystal Palace. Was just as we expected, great food and service. Our waitress, Lisa, was fantastic. Never letting our drinks bottom out and always clearing the table for extra room with a great big smile. The decor was quite refreshing. The staff were all friendly and of course, the character's were making the rounds making kids and adult's alike smile. The best part of it? She surprised my wife and me with a cupcake with candles for our anniversary. What a great time.

Is this a good breakfast? Yes Is it worth the cost? No This is definitely a trumped up character breakfast. My husband absolutely died over the shrimp and grits, so he loved it, but overall not worth it. Mickey shaped sugar and cinnamon waffles are great, but the true stars are the other pastries. I found a few items absolutely terrible - the roast beef hash was tough pieces of (boiled?) Beef and way too many cold veggies, like a beef salsa. And I found the shrimp too fishy and the grits had a heavy bacon flavor. The smoked salmon was too mushy and thickly sliced. The kids ate basically nothing (!) but bacon and strawberries. The fried chicken is excellent. My absolute fave was a surprise - not even sure what it was. It was a vegan tart? Wish I had taken a picture. Tofu on a pastry with some sauteed spicy veggies, I had 3 of these. And it was simple, but the strawberries were extraordinary. Good service, lots of WTP characters, pretty inside for sure. Great service. Would not probably do it again, a $300 breakfast for 5 should be better than this. I was hoping for some carving stations, like ham or something.

We love crystal palace! The new churros waffles were fantastic. Pooh and friends come around and its fun for everyone.

The restaurant isn't worth it because it's Character breakfast and no character came to our table. They came to table in front of use and behind us be they all Skip our table. A waste of money!

A lot of Disney park food is overpriced and mediocre. This place was a refreshing change. Even though it is buffet style, the food was pretty good. Prime Rib was well seasoned and tender, peel and eat shrimp was plentiful. Cheesy grits were hot and delicious. Fried chicken was crispy and moist, root veggies were tasty and not overdone. There were plenty of dessert choices, each one a small serving allowing to try more than one. The flan was done well and covered in a sweet vanilla sauce, carrot cake was delicious with carrot garnish on top of the frosting. Honey Mousse had good flavor with a cake base. It was expensive - about $60 each plus drinks - but the quality almost matched price.

Went there today with the family and had an incident in which the managers were not helpful whatsoever. I thought Disney was a stand up place, but this restaurant makes me second guess its character. I bit on something sharp and it felt like my tooth was going to crack. I spit my food out on to my plate and couldn't figure out what it was. Later I noticed the tip of my knife was broken off. When I told the manager, they asked why I bit the knife.... What??? Potential issues with a broken tooth, swallowed knife tip and managers were zero help. Like what in the world.

If you can get past the madness at check in. It is a really nice experience. We had only teenagers in our party and they loved the character dining. There was enough options to give you a choice of fish, beef or chicken. There was a carving station and breads, salads. But most important there was coool AC. Service was excellent and we did not feel rush at all. It was the most expensive meal we had at Magic Kingdom, but totally worth it.