Princess Lunch in castle or akershus?

[HRHPrincessAriel]

With a 3.5 year old? She knows that's the "princess castle" but I don't know if would really click.

Thinking maybe akershus and the Cindy's when she's a bit older? Thought?

 

[Mot]

We have found it is easier to get reservations at Akershus than the Castle. We still prefer Cinderella's Castle. We took our daughter there at 3.5 and at twenty-three she still remembers her first time.

 

[ThinkTink721]

My daughter & I have eaten at Princess Storybook for breakfast & dinner, but not lunch - we prefer dinner.
We have also eaten at CRT several times for breakfast - it was a wonderful experience each time.
I would definitely recommend either restaurant - but it may be easier to get a reservation at Princess Storybook.
Each time we ate at Princess Storybook we got lucky & saw Cinderella!

 

[disneyfan1995]

If you can get the castle, then definitely do it! I'm not really a huge fan of Akershus.

 

[RandomPrincess]

We took out almost 3 yo to the castle and she loved it! They keep things moving along there is the the wishing ceremony and then the 4 princesses coming around during the meal. No time to get bored. My daughter knew who the princesses where from some princess board books we had even though she hadn't seen the movies yet.

 

[Disvillain63]

We've eaten breakfast and lunch at both, and we enjoyed both...but my DD says the castle was always her favorite...her first visit was at 3 years old and the most recent was at 18 years old.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

We have done all three meals at both venues...starting when our girls were ages 2 and 4. They are now 4.5 and nearly 7...and if given the choice, they will always choose the Castle. Ultimately, I tend to like the lunch and dinner food a bit better at Akershus and the meals are a smidge cheaper there, but even my tomboy gushes over being in the castle.

 

[disneygirl76]

With a 3.5 year old? She knows that's the "princess castle" but I don't know if would really click.

Thinking maybe akershus and the Cindy's when she's a bit older? Thought?

I would do Cinderella's b/c of the menu at Akerhaus. For lunch and dinner, it is super "unique".

 

[materbuddy]

Our DDs love Akershus. The food is great and the princess interaction is phenomenal. It is also cheaper than CRT. We go each trip.

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

We still hit CRT every trip, but for breakfast only!! If $$ is any issue, go for Askerhaus as it is a very nice character experience!!

And....don't blink; M & M are both in college now and it was only last year they were 3.5 year old princesses

DON'T BLINK!

 

[HRHPrincessAriel]

We still hit CRT every trip, but for breakfast only!! If $$ is any issue, go for Askerhaus as it is a very nice character experience!!

And....don't blink; M & M are both in college now and it was only last year they were 3.5 year old princesses

DON'T BLINK!

Lol! I won't! It seems like yesterday she was born!

Thanks everyone! You've given me stuff to think about(for the next 5 months before making ADR's)

 

[popcenturylover]

My DD4 LOVED Akershus! She got to see all of her favorite Princesses, have a parade with them, & we got a GREAT breakfast!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

We like both places but choose Akershus first becuase my daughter likes Mary Poppins.

 

[englanddg]

We like both places but choose Akershus first becuase my daughter likes Mary Poppins.

Is Mary a regular there? I've been 3 times and never seen her...

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I don't really know who their "regulars" are supposed to be, other than Belle of course. We've had Mary the past few times. But then we've also been surprised with Cinderella and Mulan who I thought weren't supposed to be there.

 

[englanddg]

I don't really know who their "regulars" are supposed to be, other than Belle of course. We've had Mary the past few times. But then we've also been surprised with Cinderella and Mulan who I thought weren't supposed to be there.

Interesting. We skipped it last year...I've thought about doing it again this year (I like the buffet)...

 

[DizneyPryncess]

I've done both, and preferred CRT. I agree with what @disneygirl76 said about the lunch food at Akershus being unique, and DH & I are more of traditional food eaters. I also just love the experience of being in the castle.

 

[networkpro]

With a 3.5 year old? She knows that's the "princess castle" but I don't know if would really click.

Thinking maybe akershus and the Cindy's when she's a bit older? Thought?

Well it depends IMHO, If you could afford to schedule a stop at the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique beforehand Cindy's that would be a deciding factor, a special dress up occasion before meeting the princesses that would be hard to top for a memorable experience.

As far as the layout of the dining area, Cindy's is more interesting since you enter in through the reception area where you meet and have your picture taken with Cindy, wait for your party to be formally announced before you either climb the circular staircase or ride the elevator to the top, and then enter into the multilevel dining hall festooned with banners. Each Princess' entrance to the area is announced and everyone has a good view as they enter into the hall and begin their rounds.

Akershus on the other hand is set up in a one story flat multi room layout with centralized buffet for appetizers.

The food in general at Cindy's has become more reheated generic Meh and downright strange since 2004 while the Akershus is more expansive and covers most tastes.