My party of 2 spent $130 on lunch at Hollywood & Vine in Disney World, and the all-you-can-eat spot is worth visiting at least 4 times a year

Hollywood & Vine is a table-service restaurant located just a couple of yards inside the entrance of Hollywood Studios.

It's the only character-dining experience at the theme park, and it offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is $42 for adults and $27 for kids (ages 3-9), and both lunch and dinner are $59 for adults and $38 for kids.

But it's important to note that breakfast is called "Disney Junior Play n' Dine" featuring Disney Junior characters, whereas lunch and dinner are referred to as "Minnie's Seasonal Dining" featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, and Goofy.

I opted to dine for lunch as I prefer the classic Disney characters and wanted to see them in their Halloween attire.

Scoring a reservation for this character-dining experience wasn't an easy task. I checked the My Disney Experience app daily for about two weeks before a time slot appeared.

If this is a must-do, I'd recommend trying to make a reservation 60 days in advance, which is the earliest Disney allows.

Although Hollywood & Vine offers same-day walk-up services, you may have to wait a long time for a table — if there's even any availability at all.

Although my sister and I were 15 minutes late to our reservation, the host was still able to accommodate us. We also requested to be seated at a more spacious table.

We only had to wait 20 minutes, which I thought was a short time considering we were both late and made a special request.

One of the great things about this restaurant is that there's a large waiting area with several benches, which is helpful when people's feet may be hurting from walking around the park.

Hollywood & Vine's character-dining experience stands out in comparison to others because the characters wear seasonal outfits.

Since I dined here in October, the characters were wearing their festive Halloween costumes.

My favorite was Minnie Mouse's spider-witch costume, but Mickey Mouse's spider-vampire costume was a close second.

Whenever I attend a character-dining meal, I always hope for quality interactions that aren't rushed — because that isn't always the case.

But the experience I had at Hollywood & Vine was amazing.

We had stellar character interactions ranging anywhere from two to three minutes, which is a long time considering how many tables the characters have to get through.

Every character was open to taking multiple photos. They were also up for unique poses like sitting across from each other or hugging, which I was very happy and grateful for.

The characters also participated in a Halloween dance approximately every half hour. They made their way around the restaurant and danced through the tables, which was fun to see.

Although the characters weren't able to sign autograph books, we all got a card containing the characters' signatures.

I thought this was wonderful because it made it easier for those who may have forgotten their autograph book (like myself) or simply don't have one.

It also makes for a great memento.

I was pleasantly surprised by how extensive and flavorful the buffet was.

The food tasted very fresh, and the dishes seemed to be very well-thought-out, which I appreciated considering how much I was paying.

My favorite dishes at the buffet were the roasted-mushroom farro risotto, the seared salmon with beurre blanc, and the crispy tofu with Asian-inspired glaze.

I thought the buffet was inclusive as it included several plant-based dishes and a section of kid-friendly foods like tots and chicken nuggets.

Whenever I attend a character-dining experience at Disney (or any meal for that matter), I always save room for dessert.

I was slightly disappointed by the dessert portion of the buffet here, but I really enjoyed the Mississippi mud pie.

Aside from some ice cream, I didn't really think the dessert offerings were as kid-friendly as they could've been.

I sometimes feel rushed at Disney restaurants, especially those with characters, but that wasn't the case at Hollywood & Vine.

My party had the opportunity to see all the characters twice, which was really nice considering the cost of the experience.

Our server was very friendly, and he made sure we saw all of the characters and took as many photos as we wanted (which was a lot).

I appreciated that he took the initiative to make sure we were satisfied.

For two adults, with my 10% annual-passholder discount, the bill came out to $105.44. Once I added in the tip, it was $127.44.

Normally, I'd eat at a quick-service location at Disney World because they tend to be more affordable.

But if you're looking to treat yourself to a sit-down meal — or simply want to meet classic Disney characters in an air-conditioned environment without waiting in line — Hollywood & Vine is a great choice.