Tusker House Restaurant

Tusker House is one of the best character dining options on WDW property. Breakfast is always very delicious by buffet standards. The menu is African themed, with plenty of standard American options intertwined throughout. Highlights include the chicken curry, the tater tots (OMG the tater tots), and the corn puree. Every table is served a delicious tropical flavored juice, free flowing coffee, and a side of that good 'ole friendly Disney service. You dine in a what is meant to be an old African safari dining hall. Fits well with theme.Characters at Tusker House include Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Mickey - though at our breakfast Goofy was inexplicably absent for some reason. If you can tolerate the price of a Disney character meal, Tusker House is a great option.

Oh my gosh! The best experience! The character dining was top notch! The kids enjoyed the typical Mac and cheese and chicken.The adults, we absolutely loved the spicy meatballs!The banana pudding was yummy!

We love Disney! We love character experiences while eating. The best thing about this restaurant in our opinion was the characters. There isn't much else that we were overly impressed with. Out of all the restaurants we've been to since being Disney pass holders both quick service, sit down, or character dining, this was by far one of the least preferred. The other is at MK. My husband liked the rice a lot, that was it. We do have a wheat allergy in our family, and they provided us with an allergen menu, but there was no flair or anything that stuck out to make us want to go again. We're a family of 4. 3/4 of us didn't care for this dining experience.

I honestly have no complaints.I have visited here about 3 times for breakfast and just a couple weeks ago I was there for dinner. The food has always been amazing. I love that they provide some American classics but lean into the African dishes. It is great to sample the different food without feeling like you have committed to something that you may not like. Breakfast I would say is about 50% American food and 50% African food.For dinner I feel like it was more 70% African and about 30% American. Which I was more than ok with. Almost all of the dishes were amazing. And the ones that weren't my favorites were not necessarily bad. They just were normal dishes that didn't blow my mind but were still very good. Perhaps other people would enjoy those dishes because they were definitely not bad.I had to cancel my reservation at Sanaa and was bummed that I would miss the bread service and the chance to try some different food. But once I ate here I felt like it definitely made up for that experience. I felt like I was able to try the same type of food just in a different atmosphere. There were lots of breads and dips to choose from which made up for missing the bread service.Character dining wise, I think it is a must. The characters are in Safari gear. Very cute. I do want to say that the characters don't seem to rushed in the morning but they do need to get around to everyone. But what I enjoyed about dinner is that there was less people and the characters hung out with the kids a bit longer. If you would like your kids to have more time with the characters I think dinner would be a great option.I will definitely be coming here again. It has become one of my favorite things to do at Disney World.

This is Disney character dining at its finest. Marvel at the bountiful buffet jam packed with African inspired flavors; hug Mickey, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy as they visit your tables; watch as they dance and parade around the place, all for your viewing pleasure. Food wise, it's nom nom good! I think Boma edges this place out by a hair, but the characters more than make up for the difference.Be prepared to shell out some though; it ain't cheap. And don't be a Scrooge with the tips, or Donald will come and get you.

**Character Dining at Tusker House, Safari-Themed Buffet**For our first meal after arriving in Orlando and heading to Animal Kingdom, we booked a 4:35 PM dinner at Tusker House. The restaurant features a safari-themed interior and menu, and it's a fantastic spot for those who love character interactions. During our dining, Mickey, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy all made appearances in turns. They made sure we had satisfying experiences in taking photos together. The four characters also came together for a group dance at set times, adding a lively touch to the dining experience. The interaction level here was high, making it a great choice for families or anyone who enjoys getting photos and spending time with Disney characters. If you're looking for a quieter meal, the characters are considerate and won't intrude.We had dined here during the pandemic and found the food quality to be just as good as before. While the variety is slightly less compared to the Boma Buffet at Animal Kingdom Lodge, which also focuses on African flavors, the convenience of dining in the park makes up for it.**Dining Times and Pricing (2024/7):**- **Character appearances:** Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - **Breakfast:** 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM - **Lunch:** 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM - **Dinner:** 3:35 PM - 6:00 PM- **Pricing:** - **Breakfast:** $47 adults / $30 children - **Lunch & Dinner:** $62 adults / $40 childrenOverall, I recommend this restaurant and definitely will come back.

We had an amazing experience at the Tusker House! The food was delicious with a great variety of African-inspired dishes and classic favorites. But the real highlight was the character interaction! My daughter absolutely loved meeting Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Goofy. They were so friendly and made the whole experience magical. The atmosphere was lively, and the staff were super accommodating. A perfect spot for families, especially if you're looking to enjoy great food and unforgettable character moments. Make those reservations beforehand!

A popular dining attraction in AK. I prefer the breakfast over the lunch menu simply because breakfast has more familiar options. The staff do try hard to get the characters to visit each table often asking the guest to not get food till the characters come by. Service is good but they cover a lot of tables so be patient. It's one of the more kid-centric character dining so it's loud and full of chatter. Overall, yes for breakfast, maybe for lunch.

This was the first restaurant we had to snide the Disney parks. It set the bar real high for the others. The buffet was awesome. So many great options. I ended getting a bit of everything in multiple trips. So many flavors. To top it off you get a visit from some of the characters. This was a great choice. Depending on when you go reservations are recommended.

This was probably my favorite dining experience during our Disney vacation. I was unsure at first because I did t know anything about it, but I'm glad we did it because it exceeded my expectations and more. I loved that it was a buffet, but not your typical buffet. This was more exotic being African inspired. There were so many delicious looking options I had to try all. They were all excellent. It was also very nice to have Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Mickey visit the table. Our son loved it.