Start Your Day with Cape May Cafe

Cape May Café Character Breakfast is one our favorite ways to start our day at Walt Disney World!   

Cape May Café is located in the New England style Beach Club Resort.  The meal is in a buffet style, which is tremendous, since it has something for everyone (even the pickiest of eaters) and is a great value as part of the Disney Dining Plan (one sit down credit only)!  We like to knock out two things from our long Disney to-do list, eating a great meal and hanging out with Minnie, Donald and Goofy.  This New England styled beachfront themed restaurant is unique in atmosphere, but consistent with Disney magic and excitement. Cape May Café Character Breakfast quickly becomes a must do on everyone’s list!

I always feel a little guilty when we eat here, with all the scrumptious options. Adding a bit of exercise goes a long way to justify the additional trips through the line and eating more than we should.  We like to add a brisk walk by starting from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and making our way along the Walkway leading to the Boardwalk.

The Walkway is a shady, lazy path along the canal leading to the Boardwalk area and a favorite of walkers and runners.  With the distance from Disney Hollywood Studios to the Beach Club Resort being 2.07 miles, we feel like we “deserved” a good breakfast!  

We arrived about 15 minutes early and were seated immediately.  Plan your walking pace accordingly though, it’s easy to get lost in the brisk morning air and pleasurable surroundings!  Goofy, Donald and Minnie were making their rounds at all the tables when we arrived, and you can definitely feel the excitement in the air.  The characters stop at each table, so be patient, they will be by yours!  This is a great opportunity to have your cameras and autograph books handy. 

My family loves coming to Cape May Café because of the buffet.  Of course you will find the favorite Mickey Waffles, but our Cast Member made special note that the restaurant had more healthy options on the buffet this year like quinoa, fruit salads, spinach salads, whole wheat breads and low fat yogurt.  I do like to indulge, but having healthy options helps us balance our meal.     

There is a lot of activity at the restaurant, but you don’t feel rushed at all.   Full and happy, we always like to catch the boat back to Disney Hollywood Studios.  As you leave the Resort, the boat dock is to the right in the Bay.  Just look for the Lighthouse!

The Cape May Café is a win-win for my family.  From the comfortable, open feel, to pictures with the Minnie, Donald and Goofy in their nautical outfits, to the crayons and paper tablecloths, you have a very family friendly place to eat! 

Even though Donald maybe Number 1, you and your family will come out as the winner by adding this breakfast to your itinerary.