Character Dining · Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Storytellers Cafe
Craftsman-style character buffet at the Grand Californian with breakfast, brunch (select days), and dinner, all with Mickey and friends. At Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
- Type
- Character Dining
- Price
- $$$
- Food
- American
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Booking
- Hard
What it is
Craftsman-style character buffet at the Grand Californian with breakfast, brunch (select days), and dinner, all with Mickey and friends. Seasonal themes rotate (Mickey's Autumn Adventures Breakfast & Brunch and Clarabelle's Enchanted Halloween Dinner through Oct 31, 2026). Also a World of Color dining package location.
The room: Warm Arts and Crafts dining room with storybook murals of California tales. Relaxed for a character meal.
What to order
- 1Character Breakfast Buffet
- 2Mickey Waffles
- 3Carving Station (brunch)
- 4Dinner Entrees
Getting a table
Book as soon as your window opens (60 days out at Disney World).
Tips
- Characters appear at breakfast, brunch, and dinner - check available days for brunch in the app
- Breakfast is usually the easier booking; brunch and holiday meals go fast
- More relaxed and roomier than Goofy's Kitchen for character dining
- Beautiful Craftsman room - arrive early and enjoy the GCH lobby
- Book at 60 days for weekend dates; weekdays often available closer in
Best for
- Character breakfast
- Families
- Grand Californian guests
- Calmer character meals
Dining Plan
Not accepted here.
Whether the plan saves you money depends on how you eat. I run the math for every family.
Checked against Disney's official page on October 10, 2026. Hours, prices, and refurbishments change; I confirm everything for your dates.