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Ep. 388 - Disneyland Character Dining

Disney Deciphered: a Disney World planning podcast

Release Date: 09/24/2025

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Episode Description

Leslie schools Joe on the different character meal options at Disneyland - there are only 4! We discuss why there are so few and the characters you can meet, plus whether the character dining meals are worth it. If you’re looking to kill two birds with one stone by eating and meeting at Disneyland, this is the episode for you.

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

6:07 - Plaza Inn

9:59 - Goofy’s Kitchen

15:41 - Storytellers Cafe

19:10 - Napa Rose

25:25 - Disney Dos and Don’ts

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