A Fresh Look at the Reopened 1900 Park Fare Character Dinner Experience at Walt Disney World

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Thursday May 9, 2024 11:15am ET · "1900 Park Fare"
A Fresh Look at the Reopened 1900 Park Fare Character Dinner Experience at Walt Disney World

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1900 Park Fare Character Dinner 2024

Nestled within the elegant surroundings of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 1900 Park Fare offers a whimsical journey back to the early 20th century, coupled with a modern twist on dining and entertainment. Here's a look at what you can expect, from the new dining room and character interactions to the extensive and varied buffet menu.

Pricing and Disney Dining Plan

The buffet at 1900 Park Fare operates on an all-you-care-to-enjoy basis, making it perfect for families and those with varying tastes. The pricing for this dinner experience is set at $66 per adult and $41 per child, not including tax and gratuity. While the price point is on the higher end, the variety and quality of the food and the character interactions provide a value that many find justifiable for a vacation splurge or special occasion. Dinner at 1900 Park Fare will count as one (1) Table-Service Meal on the Disney Dining Plan.

An All-New Look

Everything inside Park Fare has been refreshed for its reopening, including a more upscale look with plush materials in keeping with its location at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.

1900 Park Fare Lobby
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Upon entering, guests are immediately drawn to Big Bertha, an antique organ that has been a fixture since 1988. This grand centerpiece adds a vintage charm to the main dining room. The carousel theming is evident from the start, beginning with a vibrant mural at the entrance. This sets a whimsical tone, echoed by drawings of carousel animals inspired by Disney films like "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Little Mermaid" in the adjoining dining rooms.

Twelve new portraits have been commissioned exclusively for 1900 Park Fare and hang above the main dining room. Each is inspired by impressionist art and features Disney characters engaged in moments of hope and dreams.

Character Meet and Greet

Mirabel
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Tiana
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Dinner at 1900 Park Fare features appearances by characters from both classic and contemporary Disney stories, such as Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel from Encanto, and Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog. Tiana is dressed in a brand-new outfit from the upcoming Magic Kingdom attraction, Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Cinderella
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The characters roam around the dining room, visiting each table for playful conversations and posing for photos. A celebration moment takes place each hour to celebrate the power of a wish.

Aladdin
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Dinner Buffet Offerings

The dinner buffet at 1900 Park Fare boasts a wide selection of dishes that cater to a wide range of tastes:

Carving Station
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Appetizers: Begin with Peel-n-Eat Shrimp and Tiana's signature Gumbo, which is richly flavored with spicy Andouille sausage.



Main Courses: The carving station is a focal point with options like Prime Rib and Curry-roasted Chicken. Baked Salmon with Saffron-Lemon Butter offers a lighter but equally tasty option.

Prime Rib
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Vegetarian and Vegan Options: Dishes like Impossible™ Merguez Sausage with Zucchini Noodles cater to those with plant-based preferences.

Sides: Accompaniments include Mediterranean Kale Salad, Couscous Salad, and classics like Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots.

Desserts: Indulge in desserts like Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake and the rich, warm Chocolate Cake.

Warm chocolate cake
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Kid-friendly items such as pizza, macaroni-and-cheese, and vanilla cupcakes ensure that younger guests leave happy.



Cookies and cupcakes
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Specialty Cocktails and Beverages

Passion Fruit Daiquiri
Photo: WDWMAGICPassion Fruit Daiquiri

Alcoholic: The French 75 and Spicy Paloma are just a sample of the crafted cocktails available.
Non-Alcoholic: Options like the Frozen Cappuccino and specialty character drinks ensure there's something special for everyone.



The reopened 1900 Park Fare offers a mix of nostalgia and novelty, making it a great choice for both first-timers and seasoned Disney guests. While it doesn't knock Boma off the top spot for Walt Disney World buffet dining, the extensive menu ensures that all tastes are catered to, while the character experiences add an extra layer of magic to your dining experience. 1900 Park Fare delivers a memorable experience filled with good food, fun, and magical moments with Disney characters.

Are you interested in Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare? Read our first look at its new breakfast buffet.

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Snow White at least makes some sense with their "theme", but it's still very disappointing since she's the most easily meetable character outside of Mickey and friends. She's regularly available at Storybook Dining, Askersus, Cinderella's Royal Table, on Main Street, and in Epcot in Germany (plus is a potential "visiting princess" in Fairytale Hall).

Which, I guess, means it makes sense why she's such an easy to grab backup.
We tried this restaurant on our recent trip. Honestly worth it to me just to see my baby attempt to write “Tiana I rode your ride today” on his Wish card. Little boys. They just break your heart with their sweetness one minute and terrorize you the next, ha ha! He decided the pencil writing was too hard to see so he just told her in person, but it was so cute. (If anyone recalls that my guy is sensory sensitive and is wondering what he was doing on TBA, trust me, I’m as confused as you are. He has occasional wild forays into sensory seeking and I guess this was one of those.)

Other than that, I would rank this as a good but not standout character meal. Nothing to do with the characters themselves, they were wonderful. It was just a little random in terms of who was there. And it was quite difficult to hear what the characters were saying as they were all face characters but you had tons of tables with small excited children in close proximity. The food seemed middle of the pack, especially when compared to Chef Mickey’s, which has had an upgrade since I was last there (Chef Mickey’s buffet options go on forever!) I didn’t understand the fuss over the strawberry soup unless the recipe has changed, because it was pretty much a smoothie?

I did like the interactive wishing ceremony. I was moved to tell my son that he was my wish, which left him thoroughly unimpressed. He went right back to using his gummy bears (from the kids buffet) as action figures who were beating the crap out of each other. In terms of what he ate, it was basically a $50 glass of milk, but that’s a possibility at any meal with him. I thought the quality of the food was quite good, but again, less variety than some of the buffets.