Tusker House Restaurant
Dining

Tusker House Restaurant

Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

About

Tusker House is a character buffet in the Harambe village of Animal Kingdom's Africa section, a short walk from Kilimanjaro Safaris. Donald, Daisy, Mickey and Goofy come around in safari outfits while you eat from a buffet that mixes African-inspired dishes like tandoori chicken and curries with kid-friendly basics. Breakfast is about $49 per adult and $33 per child, and lunch or dinner about $64 per adult and $42 per child, before tax and tip. It is the only character meal inside Animal Kingdom, so tables near park opening and at lunch fill quickly.

How to Get There

You can find this restaurant in the Africa section of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. It sits right next to the Dawa Bar and the entrance to Kilimanjaro Safaris. If you are arriving from outside the park, take a Disney bus to the Animal Kingdom entrance, pass through the turnstiles, and walk straight through Oasis and Discovery Island toward the Africa bridge.

Menu Highlights

The buffet includes African-inspired dishes such as spit-roasted tandoori chicken, berbere-marinated pork, green curry shrimp, doro wat, and braised beef tajine. For breakfast, you can get Mickey and Simba waffles, plant-based frittatas, and South African French toast bulkas. Kids can choose from familiar favorites like macaroni and cheese.

Availability Tips

While reservations are highly recommended for this popular dining, walk-ins may be accepted based on availability. Setting up notifications gives you the best chance.

Peak times fill up fast, but cancellations do happen. Get notified when spots open up!

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance can I book Tusker House?

You can book 60 days before your meal. Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can book their whole stay (up to 10 days) starting 60 days before check-in, which gives them a head start on later dates.

What is the best time to book?

An early breakfast lets you eat before the crowds and head to Kilimanjaro Safaris right after. Those early slots are the first to go, so if they're gone, keep checking for cancellations in the days before your visit.

How much does Tusker House cost?

About $49 per adult and $33 per child (ages 3 to 9) at breakfast, and about $64 per adult and $42 per child at lunch and dinner, plus tax and gratuity.

Which characters can I meet during the meal?

Donald Duck hosts, joined by Daisy, Mickey and Goofy, all dressed in safari gear.

Monitor availability

We'll watch for cancellations and notify you the moment a spot opens.

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Quick Information

Price Range
$$$ ($35 to $59.99 per adult)
Reservation
Highly Recommended
Cuisine
American
Available Times
BreakfastLunchDinner