Walt Disney World Increases Buffet and Character Dining Prices Amid Resort-Wide Hikes in October 2024

Posted: Wednesday October 23, 2024 5:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World has implemented price increases at several of its popular buffet and character dining restaurants, effective October 23, 2024.

Cinderella's Royal Table will not cost $6 more for an adult

These adjustments are part of a broader trend of rising costs across the resort, which also includes hikes in annual pass prices.

Below is a breakdown of the updated pricing for both adult and child meals at some of Walt Disney World's most popular dining locations.

Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)

Breakfast

• Adult: Now $75 (previously $69)
• Child: Now $45 (previously $42)

Dinner

• Adult: Now $88 (previously $84)
• Child: Now $52 (previously $49)

Boma – Flavors of Africa (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge)

Breakfast

• Adult: Now $39 (previously $37)
• Child: Now $23 (previously $22)

Dinner

• Adult: Now $58 (previously $56)
• Child: Now $34 (previously $33)

The Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom)

Breakfast

• Adult: Now $52 (previously $48)
• Child: Now $33 (previously $30)

Lunch/Dinner

• Adult: Now $62 (previously $61)
• Child: Now $42 (previously $40)

Tusker House Restaurant (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)

Breakfast

• Adult: Now $49 (previously $47)
• Child: Now $33 (previously $30)

Lunch/Dinner

• Adult: Now $64 (previously $62)
• Child: Now $42 (previously $40)

Chef Mickey’s (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)

Breakfast

• Adult: Now $58 (previously $54)
• Child: Now $37 (previously $34)

Dinner

• Adult: Now $69 (previously $66)
• Child: Now $44 (previously $41)

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RainemanOct 29, 2024

If I'm spending $700 a day for a vacation, it's gonna be in the presidential suite at a luxury all-inclusive in the Caribbean, never for a theme park.

AylaOct 28, 2024

Psst. They already have BJ's trailers on site. 😉 You're welcome. 😜

HauntedPirateOct 28, 2024

Modern problems require modern solutions!

Who knows with inflation how much a peanut butter and jelly sandwich will be? Totally out of my league!!! I've put an order in with Costco to ship several crates to a storage facility I'm renting in Orlando.

HauntedPirateOct 28, 2024

Just don't buy an annual pass, you freeloading deplorable.

HauntedPirateOct 28, 2024

$611 for a day at MK over Christmas week using a 7-day Park Hopper (and dividing the price amongst 7 days) and then adding the LLPP at what will likely be the highest price point (plus tax). Just to get into the park and have 1 LL entry for whatever rides you're able to do that day.

MisterPenguinOct 28, 2024

Wow, that's a lot. I better go now and go often. I can't afford not to!!!

BocabearOct 28, 2024

Well if you add the Lightning Lane Premiere pass to a standard ticket you can essentially be paying $700/day...There is nothing that is new or cool enough in any of the parks for the next 3+ years that would get me to pay that kind of price. Certainly none of the current offerings... Not sure what the current realistic date for the Animal Kingdom additions is currently sitting at, but can't imagine it will truly open before 2027-8 Certainly the Carsland Project and Villains section won't open before 2028-9... So Maybe EPIC will have some very good years to kick off the park... As the first new park in decades, it will definitely be busy...especially if it really turns out to be amazing.

HauntedPirateOct 28, 2024

Yep. "$1000/person for a single day ticket is something we're aiming for!" - Josh D'Amaro. Maybe. ;)

MisterPenguinOct 28, 2024

That would be a four digit number, right?

HauntedPirateOct 28, 2024

MVMCP smashed through the $200 barrier this year at the top end, with 3 dates being priced at $209/person and 2 dates at $219/person after holding at $199/person on the high side the previous 2 years. Plus, the number of $199/person events has gone up: 2 in 2022 3 in 2023 8 in 2024 Once something breaks a psychological barrier, like $100/ticket, there are few similar barriers until you reach the next additional digit.

larryzOct 28, 2024

Price gouging only occurs on necessities. WDW is NOT a necessity.

Animaniac93-98Oct 26, 2024

That $199 ticket is already over $200 after tax No, Disney doesn't get or charge that 6.5%, but the guest pays it regardless. I think once you get over $150, $175 a day, $200+ isn't a shocker. Parties and such have been close to that before.