Hollywood & Vine Restaurant: Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine Review
Raise your hand if you love meeting Disney characters. (My hand’s up!) Now raise your hand if you love good food with a side of Disney magic. If both hands are in the air, you’re in for a treat!
As a Disney-obsessed redhead who lives just minutes from the parks, my family and I are regulars at Walt Disney World. (I’d be there daily, but adulting is a thing.) Recently, we had the chance to enjoy dinner at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and I can’t wait to dish all the details with you!
Hollywood & Vine Location and Atmosphere
Hollywood & Vine is located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. More specifically, you’ll find it in the Echo Lake section of the park.
Its neighbor is the ever-popular, 50’s Prime Time Café. Look out for the giant dinosaur in Echo Lake. She is facing the direction of Hollywood & Vine. (Her name is Gertie, by the way!)
This dining location is a character meal, meaning that you’ll be able to meet and interact with Disney characters as you are dining.
Hollywood & Vine offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine and features Doc McStuffins, Vamperina, Fancy Nancy, or Roadster Goofy.
Lunch and dinner are the seasonal dining experiences. This means that the character’s outfits, decor, and music change to fit with the different seasons.
Minnie Mouse is the host, A.K.A., the star of the show, and her outfits change with the seasons.
For our dinner, we experienced Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine. Talk about red-carpet vibes. The characters were dressed like they were ready for a night out at the Academy Awards!
Silver Screen Dine typically runs from January through March. From mid-March to mid-May, it transitions into Springtime Dine. Summertime Dine takes over from mid-May to August, followed by Halloween Dine from August through November. The year concludes with Holiday Dine, which spans the festive holiday season.
Arrival & Check-in
Hollywood & Vine is a popular dining spot, so we made sure to book our reservation in advance using the My Disney Experience app. You can also book through the Walt Disney World website.
When we arrived, we checked in through the app—super easy! There was a short wait of about 15 minutes while they prepared our table, but the front terrace had plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to relax.
Hollywood & Vine Atmosphere
Hollywood & Vine is a 1950s-style diner with a touch of Hollywood glam. It has a cool California vibe, with a black-and-white tiled floor, chrome finishes, and a mix of booth and table seating. Don’t miss the giant mural near the bathrooms—it’s filled with classic Hollywood scenes!
Hollywood & Vine Menu
Is Hollywood and Vine a buffet?
Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios serves classic American cuisine. It’s now back to being a buffet and is priced at $63 per adult and $42 per child (ages 3-9).
This price includes unlimited trips to the buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, and of course, fun character interactions with Minnie Mouse and her friends! Alcohol, tax, and gratuity are extra.
Hollywood & Vine Restaurant Buffet
For breakfast, the buffet features a delicious spread that includes waffles, Bananas Foster French toast, bread pudding, eggs Benedict, made-to-order omelets, smoked salmon, cinnamon buns, and even a bold spicy chicken and donut combo
The lunch and dinner buffet includes a mix of fresh salads, hearty entrees, and desserts. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find:
Appetizers & Salads:
You’ll find options like mixed greens, pasta salad, cornbread and fresh rolls. The cornbread is especially good–warm and slightly sweet. There’s even peel-n-eat shrimp!
Main Dishes:
The buffet offers comforting dishes like roasted beef strip loin, oven-roasted turkey with stuffing, and miso wasabi salmon. There’s also macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and more. These options are flavorful, with the beef and turkey being our favorites.
Kid-Friendly Options:
The buffet includes staples like chicken tenders, cheesy macaroni, and fresh fruit, which are always a hit with kids. The dessert bar has soft-serve ice cream with Mickey sprinkles for a classic treat.
Desserts:
Desserts include banana cream pie, apple cobbler, chocolate mousse, and vanilla crème brûlée. The cobbler is warm and comforting, while the mousse is rich and decadent.
What Characters are at Hollywood and Vine?
Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto may make appearances throughout your meal. They visit each table for photos, autographs, and hugs.
Our favorite was Mickey! He’s always so happy and fun to pal around with!
Our Hollywood & Vine Experience
The buffet is a great option if you’re looking for a sit-down meal with variety and fun character interactions.
The food quality seems to just keep getting better, and there’s something for everyone in the family. The desserts were a delightful ending to the meal–the cobbler and mousse were especially tasty, and there’s a wide selection to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Overall, we left full, happy, and with great memories of our character meet-and-greets. If you’re planning a visit to Hollywood Studios and want to sit down for a meal with Minnie and friends, Hollywood & Vine is def worth a visit!
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