While I love and appreciate each of the character dining options and the extra magic they each add to my Disneyland Resort visits, Goofy’s Kitchen will always be nearest and dearest to my heart. Over the years I’ve had so many amazing experiences and interactions that Goofy’s now feels like my home away from home while on vacation.
Goofy’s Kitchen is located just off the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel. You do not have to be a hotel guest to dine there, making it an excellent option for those staying at a neighboring hotel, or even when taking a day trip. The environment is relaxed with whimsical decor, fun music, tasty food, and lots of character interactions.
Before seating, a Goofy’s Kitchen PhotoPass photographer will take a professional picture of your party with either Chef Goofy or Chef Pluto. Be sure to ask a Cast Member to take a picture with your personal camera, which is an excellent way to save a few dollars as well as have additional photos to document your trip. The photo taken by the Disney PhotoPass Photographer is available for purchase during your meal and comes with a souvenir frame/portfolio to hold the pictures. There is no pressure to buy, although I often do. 🙂
Goofy’s Kitchen is located just off the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel. You do not have to be a hotel guest to dine there, making it an excellent option for those staying at a neighboring hotel, or even when taking a day trip. The environment is relaxed with whimsical decor, fun music, tasty food, and lots of character interactions.
Before seating, a Goofy’s Kitchen PhotoPass photographer will take a professional picture of your party with either Chef Goofy or Chef Pluto. Be sure to ask a Cast Member to take a picture with your personal camera, which is an excellent way to save a few dollars as well as have additional photos to document your trip. The photo taken by the Disney PhotoPass Photographer is available for purchase during your meal and comes with a souvenir frame/portfolio to hold the pictures. There is no pressure to buy, although I often do. 🙂
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| Group Photo with Chef Goofy and Chef Pluto |
Goofy’s serves both brunch and buffet style dinner. Both sittings offer a large variety of food that is sure to please even the most discerning Guest.
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| Baby Emma hugging Chip |
The selection varies but often includes:
Brunch: omelet bar, biscuits and gravy, a selection of breakfast meats, Mickey Mouse waffles, fruit bar, pastries, and dessert bar.
Dinner: carving station, fruit bar, salad bar, vegetables, roasted chicken, pot stickers, salmon, pizza, and dessert bar.
Kids Options: a must try- peanut butter and jelly pizza, corn, chicken tenders, hot dogs, several pizza options, spaghetti, and macaroni and cheese.
Dessert: cupcakes, mini cheesecake, pies, creme brûlée, cupcakes, soft serve ice cream with toppings, and dessert pizza.
While dining on all of the wonderful food options, the characters circulate through the dining room. They sign autographs, draw pictures, write notes, play games, and of course, pose for pictures with each table. One of the biggest advantages to character dining is that the characters spend quality one on one time with each table. 
I’ve often had more than one character sitting at our table interacting with each other as well as the people in our party. Chip and Dale played peek-a-boo with my then one year old daughter throughout the entire dinner (I’ve never seen her giggle harder), Snow White taught a group of ladies I was traveling with how to strike a princess pose, we’ve done The Twist with Belle, and so much more.
If you are looking to celebrate a special Disney birthday without the expense of actually entering the parks or want to celebrate in a really special way during your next Disneyland Resort visit, Goofy’s Kitchen is a great option. Click here to read Lisa’s post all about birthdays at the Disneyland Resort and her pictures from her son’s Goofy’s Kitchen birthday celebration.
If you are looking to celebrate a special Disney birthday without the expense of actually entering the parks or want to celebrate in a really special way during your next Disneyland Resort visit, Goofy’s Kitchen is a great option. Click here to read Lisa’s post all about birthdays at the Disneyland Resort and her pictures from her son’s Goofy’s Kitchen birthday celebration.
The characters present vary, but some we’ve met include:
Chef Goofy, Chef Pluto, Chefs Chip and Dale, Minnie, Baloo, Jasmine, Aladdin, Cinderella, Mulan, Aurora, Max, Mad Hatter, Belle, and Aurora.
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| Aladdin, Me, Chip, and Justine after our Neverland 5K |
Goofy’s has become a “must-do” when planning my Disneyland Resort visits. I’ve returned with family, friends, co-workers, cousins, out of town guests, for girls’ weekends, with large groups, small groups, and of course trips with my little family of four. I hope you’ll find time to schedule brunch or dinner at Goofy’s during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort.
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| Auntie Pat, Auntie Cathy, Snow White, Me, Mom, and Auntie Cheryl |
For general character dining tips and information and current prices for Goofy’s Kitchen please visit my first post. Also, please check back for my next installment- a review of lunch with the Princesses at Ariel’s Grotto.
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Goofy’s Kitchen has become our “go-to” spot for character dining at Disneyland. The other locations are fun, but we’ve found that our three kids (2 boys & a girl) had the most overall fun at Goofy’s. Granted, my daughter keeps trying to say we need to go back to Ariel’s Grotto, which I think she may like better, but the two boys overrule her and so we go for a more gender neutral option. 🙂
Great post. 🙂