Are you looking for a little dining with character? Goofy and his pals are waiting for you at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel. Gawrsh, that's great! A-hyuck! Now you can once again fuel up with a fun breakfast, brunch and dinner meal while getting to see some of your favorite Disney characters dance by your table. Character dining at Goofy’s Kitchen is a big-time favorite for the tadpoles with the kid-friendly foods and dessert station (not to mention seeing Chef Goofy himself!). If you have visited Goofy’s Kitchen in the past, the food and the character selections are just how we remember it ... a little goofy and a whole lot of fun.
During certain seasons (such as spring break, Halloween Time and Holiday Time), look for special meals and festivities.
Character Dining at Goofy’s Kitchen
We Frogs love Disneyland character dining experiences. Goofy's Kitchen is a perfect way to start your day or a great activity to do on a non-park day. It's also a great way to kick off or end your Disney trip. Have dinner on arrival day or breakfast on departure day. The characters stop at your table for hugs, photos, autographs and high-fives. Woo hoo!
Planning for Character Dining at Goofy’s Kitchen
Goofy’s Kitchen serves breakfast, brunch and dinner daily. Breakfast includes brunch items, as well, and reservations on weekends run later than during the week. So you can consider it breakfast or brunch depending on your dining time.
First of all, you’ll want to make a reservation to attend character dining at Goofy’s Kitchen. Reservations open up to 60 days in advance. If you cannot secure a reservation, you may be able to join a Mobile Dine Walk-Up List at the restaurant if there is availability.
Arriving at the Hotel and Restaurant
The restaurant is located in the Disneyland Hotel. If you are not staying at the hotel, you can access it in a couple of ways. You can walk there from other nearby hotels. If you are driving in for a meal and that’s all, you receive up to three hours of free self-parking at the Disneyland Hotel. Remember to ask for validation at the restaurant's check-in stand. You will not get validation for the Downtown Disney parking lot, so do not park there unless you plan to do some shopping and can get validation in Downtown Disney. Our Downtown Disney post has all of the details.
Don’t stay longer than your three hours, or you may return to a large parking bill. The first hour after the validation ends is $25, and then it’s $10 an hour for each hour after that (up to a $65 maximum). You may as well park in the theme park lots for $30 per day if you plan to stay much longer after your three hours.
If you have a theme park ticket and reservation for the same day you dine, we suggest parking at a Disneyland theme park lot. The parking structures are about a 10-minute walk along a pedestrian ramp from the second story of Pixar Pals parking structure. The Toy Story lot off Harbor Boulevard has buses that drop you off on the other side of the theme park entrances and then you’ll walk through Downtown Disney to get to the Disneyland Hotel. You’ll have to go through security after leaving the hotel to enter Downtown Disney to get to the parks so don't bring any selfie sticks or other banned items with you.
When you check-in at the restaurant, let them know if you have any allergies or are celebrating any special occasions. It was Lily’s birthday and she got a special cupcake and a birthday button!
Once you check-in at the restaurant, you’ll take a group photo in Goofy’s Kitchen. The PhotoPass photos are included, so have your photo code in the Disneyland app ready to go. Goofy is there to greet you but sometimes another character steps in to let Goofy go check on things in the kitchen.
When they call you to be seated, you’ll receive complimentary Goofy’s Kitchen buttons for each member of your party! When you get to your table, your server will bring your drinks (there are adult or specialty options for an additional fee). You’ll pay your server at the end of the meal. Tax and 18-percent gratuity are automatically added to the bill. Be sure to show your server any discounts, such as Magic Keys, before you pay.
Food at Goofy’s Kitchen
So the food at Goofy's Kitchen is, well, a little Goofy at times. We expect nothing less! But it also has the biggest variety of food out of all the Disneyland character dining choices. It’s very kid-friendly, but adults looking for typical favorites or healthy choices will be happy too. And adults who are kids at heart will be thrilled to find their childhood favorites. There’s something for everyone, from chicken tenders to avocado toast and smoked salmon. It's a self-serve buffet and you can enjoy as much food as you like.
Breakfast at Goofy’s Kitchen
At breakfast, you have your normal breakfast foods (with a Disney flair): Mickey Mouse pancakes, Mickey Mouse waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon (regular and turkey), sausage, hash browns, eggs Benedict, made-to-order omelets (you can request egg whites), chilaquiles and more. Also, there’s oatmeal, fruit, and a build-your-own yogurt granola parfait. You can make a salad and enjoy deviled eggs, avocado toast and smoked salmon.
Then there are the nontraditional fun breakfast foods of pizza, mac and cheese and chicken tenders (which are also out at dinner). But besides your usual cheese pizza, you may find s'mores pizza, peanut butter and jelly pizza, or breakfast pizza. A recent favorite was a Nutella and strawberry pizza. You never know what Goofy will be cooking up next. A-hyuck! Don't knock chicken tenders for breakfast. They pair nicely with Mickey waffles.
To finish off your meal, there’s a whole island of desserts and soft-serve frozen yogurt with toppings. Yum!
Dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen
Goofy's Kitchen offers the only character dining dinner option. The menu has a carving station (we saw sirloin, turkey breast and sausage), fresh catch of the day, veggies, sides, salads, fruit, fried shrimp, pizzas, mac and cheese and more surprises.
Dessert at Goofy’s Kitchen
Chef Goofy must have a sweet tooth because the dessert selection is much bigger than the other character dining locations for both breakfast and dinner. There are cookies, muffins, cakes, pastries, bars, gelatin, warm desserts, seasonal items and more. But what really takes the cake is the soft-serve frozen yogurt bar with toppings. It’s available for breakfast and dinner.
Allergies and Plant-Based Options at Goofy's Kitchen
No matter what meal you eat at Goofy's Kitchen, you can talk to the restaurant about any allergies or food avoidances. You can note the allergies when you check in and also talk to your server about allergies or plant-based options. Your server may ask the chef to come out and talk to you about safe options at the buffet and what to avoid. The chef may even whip up special items in the kitchen and bring them out to you. If you have severe peanut allergies, be aware that there is a peanut butter pizza out in the serving area. Talk to the chef about gluten-free Mickey pancakes and waffles. And you may be able to request gluten-free pizza crust.
Hop over to our posts on the best vegetarian food and gluten-free options at Disneyland. We also have a whole post on tips for dining at Disneyland with food allergies.
Characters at Goofy’s Kitchen
You go to character dining to see characters. Right? Here's what to expect. You’ll typically get Goofy, Minnie, Pluto and Chip 'n' Dale at breakfast and dinner. (Mickey used to join in the fun during dinner at Goofy's Kitchen, but now you can catch him at his own character dining experience at Mickey's Tales of Adventure at Storytellers Café). The characters are dressed in their chef hats or aprons so they can whip up some mealtime fun. Goofy is mostly outside the restaurants posing for photos, but sometimes he wanders in.
Clarabelle Cow temporarily joins in on the fun in spring 2024! It's her first character dining appearance! 
At times, the characters parade through the restaurant to music. Get ready to swing that napkin because at Goofy's Kitchen that's the tradition. You’ll hear the music change and an announcement to swirl your napkin. The characters all come out for a little dance moment and then they'll circulate past every table. Then the characters stop by your table to visit with you.
You can hug and get close to Goofy in his "kitchen" before you are seated. Your PhotoPass photos with Goofy are included in the meal.
Prices, Dining Times and Service at Goofy’s Kitchen (Including New Holiday Meals)
You have meal choices at this Disneyland character dining location. This restaurant is dedicated to just character dining, unlike other character breakfasts, which serve other meals without characters later in the day. You can have breakfast (with some brunch options thrown in) or dinner. During certain seasons there are seasonal foods added in and the characters may even have different outfits!
Dining hours sometimes vary slightly by day, but generally:
- Breakfast is from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Brunch is about 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Sometimes just breakfast is offered from 7:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.)
- Dinner is from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. (but the holiday buffet in December is 1:30 to 9:00 p.m.)
You can check the hours for your date online.
Your server will bring your beverages. Water, juices, soft drinks, specialty coffees, teas, hot cocoa, etc. are included. Adult drinks and nonalcoholic mocktails cost more. You'll have proper serving utensils and a cloth napkin. We only mention this because Plaza Inn has paper napkins and self-serve drinks in paper cups. Sometimes it offers plasticware. It feels more proper to have a metal fork and cloth napkin even if you are using it to eat peanut butter pizza. Just sayin'.
You will serve yourself at the buffet. The kids favorites are at a lower height, allowing them some independence. That makes it easier on you, but keep an eye on their choices. The dessert buffet is quite tempting. Soft-serve for breakfast? Can you blame a tadpole (or husband with a sweet tooth) for trying?
The last parade of characters through the restaurant is either 20 or 40 minutes after closing, depending on the day. If you are planning a late reservation, you'll want to book 30 to 60 minutes before closing so that you can get your character fill. Generally, allow about 90 minutes for this experience so you have time to meet each character at least once. The last seating of the day is 8:45 p.m.
Pricing
Prices vary seasonally and differ for holidays. During non-themed normal times, Breakfast prices are:
- $55 per adult before tax and gratuity.
- $33 per child ages 3 to 9 before tax and gratuity.
Tax and 18-percent gratuity are automatically added to the bill. You'll pay your server at the end of the meal. Adult and specialty drinks cost extra. Dinner costs a little more:
- $64 per adult before tax and gratuity.
- $37 per kid before tax and gratuity.
If the cost difference is the deciding factor, breakfast will save you a bit more green than dinner.
During certain holidays, such as Thanksgiving Day or holiday meals, the price is higher, hours may vary and more festive foods are added to the menu.
Keep in mind that Halloween Time and Holiday Time sometimes bring special outfits for the characters, and with that comes a hefty price increase. Watch out for that if you are visiting in the fall and over the holidays.
Sensational Springtime Buffet Prices and Details
New for spring 2024, from Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, May 12, you can enjoy a bountiful springtime breakfast, brunch or dinner buffet. Clarabelle Cow joins in for this time period! Chef Goofy and his pals wear new springtime outfits, and the restaurant is festively decorated to celebrate the season. Additional foods are added to the regular favorites for all meals, including:
- Poached Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail,
- Snow Crab Claw Cocktail
- Orange Saffron Salmon
- Carving station with Prime Rib
- and much more!
Sensational Springtime breakfast and brunch prices (before tax and tip):
- Adult: $62
- Child (ages 3 to 9): $34
Sensational Springtime Dinner prices (before tax and tip):
- Adult: $75
- Child (ages 3 to 9): $37
You must cancel at least one day prior to this experience to avoid a $25 per person cancellation fee.
Halloween Prices and Details
You could wear your Halloween costumes or spooky clothes and get to see the characters in Halloween costumes Aug. 23 through Oct. 31. The dècor and music are themed. The prices and demand are higher. The food is the same, but there are some fall desserts added in.
The characters are so cute and fun in their spooky costumes. The costumes are from previous years in the park. We had a lot of fun interacting with costumed characters at the Halloween Goofy's Kitchen experience. You can tell Minnie loves being a spooky cat, and Chip 'n' Dale kept begging us for candy. You get a Halloween button to take home with you.
The Halloween Brunch is pricier than the normal Goofy's Kitchen experience. The following prices are before tax and gratuity. (Prices change on Nov. 1.)
Goofy’s Kitchen Halloween Breakfast and Brunch:
- Adult: $65
- Child (ages 3 to 9): $36
Goofy’s Kitchen Halloween Dinner (adds more entrees, a carving station and crab claws):
- Adult: $75
- Child (ages 3 to 9): $39
You must cancel at least one day prior to this experience.
If you could not get Oogie Boogie Bash tickets, this is a fun dress-up alternative. But consider how the price hike affects your food budget.
Thanksgiving Prices and Details
On Thanksgiving, treat your taste buds to a special meal with Disney characters.
Brunch Buffet featuring turkey and tasty fixings (7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.):
- Adult: $60 plus tax per adult
- Child: $32 plus tax per child
Dinner Buffet featuring turkey, popular Thanksgiving sides, prime ribeye, seafood cocktail, as well as assorted pies (including pumpkin) (from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.):
- Adult: $85 plus tax (ages 10 and up)
- Child: $35 plus tax per child
Prices do not include tax and gratuity. For this holiday meal, you must cancel at least 72 hours before your reservation to avoid a per-person cancellation fee. If you do not cancel on time or are a no-show, the credit card provided at the time of reservation will be charged full adult price.
"Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays" Prices and Details
Holiday Time introduces a new festive feast starting Nov. 19. At breakfast and brunch enjoy special additions to the menu such as herb-marinated turkey breast, beef sirloin chateau roast, maple-glazed pork belly Benedict with butternut hollandaise sauce, and pancakes with powdered sugar, syrup and cookie-butter icing. Plus, enjoy pies and special holiday desserts.
There are jolly additions at dinner, which starts in the afternoon if you want a late lunch. Feast on herb-marinated turkey breast, bourbon-glazed holiday ham, prime rib, stone crab claw and a mouthwatering spread of classic comfort foods. For dessert, enjoy holiday-inspired pies.
Holiday breakfast or brunch prices (2024 prices TBD; these prices are from 2023):
- Adult: $62 per adult (ages 10 and older)
- Child: $34 per child (ages 3 to 9)
Holiday dinner prices:
- Adult: $75 per adult (ages 10 and older)
- Child: $37 per child (ages 3 to 9)
You must cancel one day before your reservation to avoid a per-person cancellation fee. If you fail to cancel or "no-show," the credit card provided at the time of reservation will be charged the full price per person. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
Tips for Visiting Goofy’s Kitchen
We have a few tips for getting the most out of your character dining at Goofy's Kitchen:
- Bring your appetite and an open mind (you know you want to try peanut butter and jelly pizza).
- Make an advance reservation to dine at Goofy's Kitchen (up to 60 days in advance).
- Time your meal right. Do you want to fill your bellies before hitting the theme parks, or do you want to visit the theme parks at rope drop for the lowest crowds of the day and work up an appetite with a later breakfast or brunch time, making it count for lunch too? Or does dinner sound appetizing so you can relax?
- Consider this a good meal for check-in or check-out day.
- Bring your camera to capture the memories.
- Choose a day and time where you will not feel rushed.
- Talk to the check-in host and your server about special dietary needs.
- Let them know at check-in if you are celebrating a special occasion.
- Apply discounts such as Magic Key or Disney credit cards.
- Ask for a table that makes it easy to see the characters coming.
- Be sure to look at the cancellation policy, which varies for different events.
- Check the pricing of your dates before you visit. Watch out for holiday pricing in the fall.
- Tell your server about any allergies so you can talk to the chef.
Are you looking forward to character dining at Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel? You can save money staying at the Disneyland Resort hotels or even other nearby hotels when you book through Undercover Tourist. You can also save on multi-day Disneyland Resort theme park tickets. All those savings can be used to enjoy yummy extras (give us all of Mickey pretzels!) and character dining experiences such as Goofy's Kitchen.
Related: Disneyland Character Dining: Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park at Plaza Inn
Related: Disneyland Character Dining: Mickey's Tales of Adventure at Storytellers Café
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