Chef Mickey's

Reviews

• KK

  Kitty

  4 days ago
  5.0
  We had a great time ! Very overpriced but well worth the memories. We met all the characters and I have to say all the food and desserts were delicious!! My family loved the variety of foods to pick from and very fresh . Had an 8:10pm reservation and got seated within 10 minutes. Took photos with all the characters . All the staff I encountered were great and cannot be anymore happier. Definitely would come back here again!
• HR

  Hayley Roberts

  Oct 15, 2026
  5.0
  This was one of my FAVORITE Disney experiences! The staff was so nice. Our waitress Brenda was so sweet, friendly and gave exceptional customer service. The cooks were also super friendly. The characters were amazing. Staff was on top of it to make sure each table gets to meet the characters and get their time with them. The food was delicious. Our favorite was the hashbrown casserole or cheesy potatoes and the cinnamon rolls! Such a great experience. If you’re looking for a character breakfast, I totally recommend!
• GA

  Gargan Adventures

  Oct 12, 2026
  2.0
  Sharing for mainly families looking for one character experience as a warning. Suggest not booking a later spot. We waited too long to find a character meal and thought we’d try the 1230 sitting at.Chef Mickey’s in Contemporary. BL: We met all 5 characters but were super rushed as staff was ready to be done for the day and it showed. Sure there were exceptions but overall we have done this twice and I really suggest an early seating or not at all. We checked in at 1220 (both online and in person) got our phone added and waited for a text. There were other families who waited as well and after 45min still no update. We expect lines…it’s Disney. We asked to check and got right in about an hr (50min after checking in) although it really seemed like an “oh yeah” reminder that got us in. The section we got to was mostly sat when we got there and characters were circulating. From there the race was on. It was go go go. Drinks … here. Food… there. Hurry and see all the characters and really try for that 3-10 sec interaction/photo/memory. Overall… lesson learned for our family to share with yours… book early seatings. Enjoy and best of luck with the memory making.
• DG

  Dariya Golan

  Oct 3, 2026
  3.0
  We were really looking forward to this experience for our 3-year-old daughter during her first Disney trip, but unfortunately it was one of the most disappointing experiences of our visit. It started with a delayed seating and very poor communication. We were then seated directly next to the bathroom, with the door constantly opening and closing, which would be extremely unpleasant while trying to eat. When I asked to be moved, we were initially told we would have to wait another 25 minutes. After I expressed my concerns, we were moved almost immediately, which was frustrating considering there were clearly many open tables available. For a place that is supposed to feel magical, the overall experience was anything but. The food was disappointing and absolutely not worth the price. The one bright spot was the characters, who were fun and made our daughter happy. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the experience. We would not return and cannot recommend it for the price.
• VS

  Valeria Sin

  Sep 29, 2026
  1.0
  I had an extremely disappointing experience at Chef Mickey’s, especially considering how expensive it is and that this is supposed to be an experience designed for families with young children. The hostesses at the entrance were actually very nice and accommodating, and I want to be fair about that. I arrived without a reservation and they were able to seat my daughter and me at a table for two. Unfortunately, once we were inside, the experience became incredibly uncomfortable. This is a character restaurant specifically marketed toward families and children, yet I constantly felt as though my toddler was being monitored and restricted. Whenever she got excited after seeing one of the characters and tried to get up or walk toward them, staff immediately intervened and stopped her. I completely understand that children cannot be allowed to disrupt the restaurant or interfere with the characters’ route, but the way this was handled made the entire experience feel tense and unwelcoming rather than magical or child-friendly. Instead of being able to relax and enjoy seeing my daughter excited about Mickey and the other characters, I felt like we were being watched constantly. The character interactions themselves were also extremely brief. For the amount this experience costs, I expected something much more enjoyable and memorable. The situation became even worse when friends of mine and their children arrived later and were seated at another table. I told my server that I was finished eating, paid my bill, and wanted to sit with them. I was then told that I could not stay with them and that I essentially needed to leave because I had already seen the five characters and had completed “the experience.” I found that absolutely ridiculous. I had already paid for my meal and was simply trying to join friends and their children. After a long and unnecessary discussion, a manager eventually came over and said that I could stay, as long as I understood that I could not order additional food or drinks without being charged again. By that point, however, the experience was already ruined. The food was another major disappointment. This is a very expensive buffet, and in my opinion the quality and selection did not come close to justifying the price. My total ended up being close to $100, and I left feeling that neither the food nor the character experience remotely justified what I paid. What bothered me most was the overall atmosphere. Staff seemed constantly focused on controlling where children were standing, walking, or going. These are excited young children seeing Disney characters. Obviously there need to be safety rules, but there is a huge difference between maintaining safety and making families feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. If this were a fine-dining restaurant, I would have completely different expectations. But Chef Mickey’s is specifically an expensive character dining experience aimed at families with children. I came expecting a fun, relaxed Disney experience with my daughter. Instead, I spent the meal feeling uncomfortable, watched, corrected, and eventually was even told that I needed to leave after I had already paid because my “experience” was finished. For the price, this was easily one of the most disappointing experiences I have had at Disney. I would not recommend Chef Mickey’s based on my experience, and I absolutely would not pay to do it again.