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Where Famous Stars Dine
Fabulous Art Deco design details both inside and out make Hollywood & Vine a visual delight. Both breakfast and lunch feature the Play ‘n Dine program with Playhouse Disney friends.
Along with the Hollywood Brown Derby and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, dinner here can also be booked as part of the Fantasmic! Dining Package which includes a voucher for a designated seating area at the show.
What it is: a fun and boisterous stop for the under-five set. Meet, dance, and sing with Handy Manny and Little Einsteins Leo and June. There’s lots of great character interaction and the children are invited to jump up and join in; often! Be sure to attend with an appropriately-aged companion. As I sat waiting for my table to be called, there were dozens of conversations swirling around me, and it was clear that not a single person had a clue as to who these characters were! Little children are definitely the “stars” who dine at Hollywood & Vine.
What it isn’t: a top choice for adults and older kids. Because of the target age group, during breakfast and lunch this restaurant has a much higher percentage of very small children than most other dining venues; very small, very excited children. It is understandably noisy and hectic and the buffet is sub-par; few choices and poor food quality. Depending upon the time of year, the adult meal can cost more than $30.00; very pricey for mediocre food and a frantic atmosphere if you are not on a Disney Dining Plan.
Hollywood & Vine
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
8:00 a.m. to park closing
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
No characters appear at dinner; Play ‘n Dine is breakfast and lunch only
Character Reference – Pluto
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Pluto
AKA: Rover, Pluto the Pup
Favorite Sayings: “Bark! Bark!” “Grrrr” “Sniff, sniff, sniff”
Memorable Quote: “Kiss me”
Awards: #1 in The Greatest Animated Pets of All Time
Qualifications: cheerful, loyal, fun
Facebook Friends: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Fifi, Dinah
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, Future World, Character Spot
- EPCOT, American Adventure
- Magic Kingdom, Town Square
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame (subject to change)
- Magic Kingdom, Liberty Square
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinoland entrance
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Oasis, main entrance
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey Avenue
Character Dining
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tusker House, Donald’s Safari Breakfast
- EPCOT, Garden Grill
- Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s
- Polynesian Resort, ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast
- Beach Club Resort, Cape May, Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast
- Fort Wilderness, Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque Dinner Show
Shows
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
Miscellaneous
- Magic Kingdom, Main Street U.S.A., small bronze statue in the hub
Character Reference – Goofy
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Goofy
AKA: Goofus D. Dawg; Dippy Dawg
Favorite Sayings: “Gawrsh!” “A-hyuck!” “Well, whaddya know …”
Prized Possession: green hat
Qualifications: optimistic, good-natured, kind
Facebook Friends: Max, Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Pluto, Clarabelle
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, World Showcase, American Adventure
- EPCOT, International Gateway
- EPCOT, Future World, Character Spot
- Magic Kingdom, Town Square
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame (subject to change)
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Barnstormer (subject to change)
- Magic Kingdom, Frontierland
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinoland U.S.A., Chester and Hester’s Dinorama
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
Character Dining
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tusker House, Donald’s Safari Breakfast
- Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s
- Beach Club Resort, Cape May, Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast
- Fort Wilderness, Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque Dinner Show
Attractions
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown, Goofy’s Barnstormer (subject to change)
Shows
- Magic Kingdom, Castle Forecourt Stage, Dream-Along with Mickey
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
Miscellaneous
- Magic Kingdom, Town Square, photo op with statue sitting on a bench
Character Reference – Ariel
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Ariel
AKA: The Little Mermaid
Current Address: Eric’s world
Previous Address: under the sea
Interests: singing; collecting gadgets, woozits, and thingamabobs
Facebook Friends: Eric, Flounder, Sebastian, Scuttle, King Triton
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Ariel’s Grotto NOTE: As of April 12, 2010, Ariel’s Grotto will be closing to make way for the Fantasyland expansion. Look for the new Grotto location and attraction scheduled for 2013.
Character Dining
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining
Attractions
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid
Shows
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
Miscellaneous
- Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Philharmagic
Character Reference – Snow White
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Snow White
Current Address: The Prince’s Palace
Previous Address: Cottage of the Seven Dwarves, The Forest
Interests: cooking, sewing, knitting, keeping a tidy home
Favorite Food: apples
Facebook Friends: Huntsman, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful, Grumpy, Sleepy, Sneezy
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Germany
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame, Princess Room
- Magic Kingdom, Main Street Exposition Hall
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
Character Dining
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining
- Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle, Cinderella’s Royal Table
Attractions
- Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Snow White’s Scary Adventure
Shows
- Magic Kingdom, Castle Forecourt Stage, Dream-Along with Mickey
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
Miscellaneous
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animation Gallery, The Art of Snow White
