Character Meals with a 2 year old

Question:

I’m confused about character dining with my 2 year old daughter.  She is not old enough to qualify for the Disney Dining Plans.  Will we have to pay for her at the meals with a character experience?

Answer:

Character meals are a great relaxing and delicious way to introduce children to the characters!  Even better, children under the age of 3 eat free at all buffets at the Walt Disney World® Resort!  Your daughter can meet the characters, eat whatever she wants, and make memories to last a lifetime!

Theresa Dougherty, Navigator