A Disney Character Breakfast Fit For A Foodie

Ask any foodie what they think of theme park food and they will tell you that Disney has the best food, hands down, of any theme park. Even the quick service restaurants and kiosks serve up hype worthy food- rose gold churros and Dole Whips, anyone? Disney food is so good that there is a complete Instagram genre devoted to covering Mickey themed treats. 

Even though the food at Disney is fit for a foodie, it can be a little disappointing when it's served buffet style, especially breakfast. Even if a character visit is included in the price, it's never worth nearly $30 to pay for buffet style eggs.  No amount of culinary magic can make buffet scrambled eggs the right consistency. 

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At least that is what we thought until we experienced the Garden Grove character breakfast buffet at Disney's Swan and Dolphin resort. 

The buffet includes an omelet station, a tasty pastry bar, refreshing smoothies and so much more including the highlight of all kid's breakfast dreams- Mickey shaped waffles.  To make it even better, the weekend brunch includes crab eggs benedict at no extra charge. 

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The Mickey shaped waffles at Garden Grove are sure to be a hit with the kids. 

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It always seems risky to try seafood at a buffet, but Garden Grove nailed the eggs benedict with crab meat. The crab was fresh and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Any foodie would be impressed with the food served at this Disney character breakfast. 

Character breakfast buffet is $25.99 for adults and $16.99 for kids 3-9. We especially love that kids under 3 can eat for free! Breakfast includes Starbucks brewed coffee and fresh Florida orange juice. 

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Of course, the best part of the meal for the kids has nothing to do with the food, it's all about seeing the characters. Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale come around to each table to engage with the diners and take pictures. It's always a plus to skip the long lines for character visits at Disney by doing a character breakfast instead. 

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Chip visits with kids during character breakfast at Garden Grove. 

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Want to warm your heart just a little bit? A dollar of each buffet sale goes to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to help provide treatments to kids. 

Next time you head to Disney and want to satisfy your appetite as well as the kids, make sure to check out this breakfast. It's well worth it!