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CRT Only for girls? Or good for boys too???
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PrincessMagic
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My son was 7 when we visted CRT, for my daughter. He really didn't care either way. He opted not to have his picture taken with Cinderella.He did get a sword, which he really liked.
My husband and I really thought it was a neat experience and the food was good. My son knows when we go to DW that a fair amount of time will be spent on Princess time, as well as what he wants to do.
My husband and I really thought it was a neat experience and the food was good. My son knows when we go to DW that a fair amount of time will be spent on Princess time, as well as what he wants to do.
CAPTAIN HOOK
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I've never done CRT but I would suggest that the entire "Princess" experience would be wasted on your sons. Chef Mickeys, Crystal Palace or Donalds Safari would probably be more appropriate
Guillory Girl
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We've done almost every character meal you can do. This time we are doing CRT with our three boys, ages 8,6, and 3. The 8 year old is excited about going up into the castle for the first time. The 6 year old thinks princesses are beautiful and wants to hug Cinderella. The 3 year old is just going to love it all. Before kids, my husband and I went and totally enjoyed it. It's not overly girly, at least it wasn't 10 years ago. I just thought of it as another character meal with an awesome view!
slappy magoo
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I discovered girls at a pretty early age (though, sadly, it took a while for them to discover me). I was also crushing on the cuties, especially the Disney ones. So were I your young son, eating in CRT would suh-weet. But if they're not into the ladies yet, you might want to at least consider some sort of compromise where they get to decide where to have breakfast the next day, or some other meal.
They'll at least probably dig the view, eating in the MK, stuff like that. Presentation is important, too. Tell them a little white lie, that you always heard HOW HARD it is to get a reservation in the castle, but that you always heard it was cool, and the day of your reservation, pretend that you're trying to get in. THis way, they feel like they had a bout of good luck and might be apt to appreciate it a little more.
Oh, yeah, I'm all about lieing to kids...
They'll at least probably dig the view, eating in the MK, stuff like that. Presentation is important, too. Tell them a little white lie, that you always heard HOW HARD it is to get a reservation in the castle, but that you always heard it was cool, and the day of your reservation, pretend that you're trying to get in. THis way, they feel like they had a bout of good luck and might be apt to appreciate it a little more.
Oh, yeah, I'm all about lieing to kids...
Unplugged
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My son is far younger (3) and if you ask him his preference, he'll tell you the character lunch with Little Einstein's. But he's fascinated with the new Fairies and the numerous princesses. He gets very shy around any of the "ladies" at the world and I know he'd enjoy CRT. To eat in the castle, then meet a celebrity like Cinderella that he sees on The Disney Channel and Movies.....I think he'd be more then content.
Now as for your little (or not so little) guys, only you can make the final decision. I'd say go for it if you and DH would enjoy it. As Slappy said...add to the emotion of the Special Occassion, being in the castle, and meeting a celebrity like Cinderella and I think you're family will have a great time!
Perhaps you can get a photo of the both boys with Cinderella? When their older and start dating you can pull it out and have a great chuckle over what little princes they were! :wave:
Now as for your little (or not so little) guys, only you can make the final decision. I'd say go for it if you and DH would enjoy it. As Slappy said...add to the emotion of the Special Occassion, being in the castle, and meeting a celebrity like Cinderella and I think you're family will have a great time!
Perhaps you can get a photo of the both boys with Cinderella? When their older and start dating you can pull it out and have a great chuckle over what little princes they were! :wave:
DisneyDadof4
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My son is 6 and likes to go to get the sword (that they give to boys) He also likes the Castle and the food is real good. Make sure you try the french toast
it is the best you will ever have. I am sure your boys will like it.
it is the best you will ever have. I am sure your boys will like it.
coltow
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I def. think it depends on your child and his age. DS at 2 1/2 loved meeting Cinderella (at 1900 Park Fare) but we didn't se the need to spend the extra money for the castle. DH and I have done the breakfast at CRT 2ce. On our next trip we plan to have dinner at CRT. I know DS likes Cinderella and Belle, but don't think he'd care too much for any of the others to go to breakfast. I alos think that older kids may not care for princesses but would like the idea of eating in the castle.
daliseurat
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Personally, I thought the food was substandard. It's someplace I'm glad I went to but wouldn't rush back unless my DD wanted to go really badly. I'd ask your boys if they'd like to go eat in the castle and meet princesses. They might like it, or they may really think it's to girly and ruin your own enjoyment. None of my DD friends who are boys would ever go to a princess anything. I'd say your better off at a different character meal. But it's hard to beat a castle...
RiversideBunny
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Try the Crystal Palace for breakfast instead.
Go early.
It's a 'must' for us.
Go early.
It's a 'must' for us.
Thanks so much for all the replies, I have gone ahead and booked brekfast at CRT, its mainly because I wanted to, lol we have ADR's for donalds safari brekfast, ohana breakfast, lunch at crystal palace and chef mickeys for dinner, so this one was really for me, just didnt want to put the boys through it if it was going to be overly girly and full of little girls!!
Nice to know they get swords I was not aware of this, this will make their day they can never have too many swords/lighsabers etc lol
Once again thanks for all the replies and hopefully we will all enjoy it.
Nice to know they get swords I was not aware of this, this will make their day they can never have too many swords/lighsabers etc lol
Once again thanks for all the replies and hopefully we will all enjoy it.
happymom52003
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Have you considered dinner? It is not as "girly". Cinderella is still in the lobby the same as at breakfast and lunch, but the princesses are not there during the meal. The Fairy Godmother and Suzy & Perla (Cinderella's mice friends) come out during dinner and perform a wishing ceremony.
But the food is better at breakfast, in my opinion. I think your sons will have fun regardless. The princesses are used to boys being there, so they usually try to talk to them about things they would be interested in....last time Belle asked my son what books he likes to read (Belle likes books), and Jasmine talked to my son about Abu (Aladdins monkey).
But the food is better at breakfast, in my opinion. I think your sons will have fun regardless. The princesses are used to boys being there, so they usually try to talk to them about things they would be interested in....last time Belle asked my son what books he likes to read (Belle likes books), and Jasmine talked to my son about Abu (Aladdins monkey).
mousefan1972
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I found the whole CRT to be a big waste. Not impressed with it at all.
However....
It's just as much as a waste for boys as it is for girls.
Seriously, if it is something you want to do, it is in a castle, it has swords, and boys should be fine with it.
-dave
Agree completely.
Gorjus
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I have not been to CRT since it became a character dining experience. However, I can share with you extensive research done in the princess rooms.
It is only the bravest, smartest and most secure boys that will visit a princess. Most either pin themselves to the wall on the other side of the room, or politely but firmly shake their head no. Males don't want to appear gay or sissie. Now why it is ok for a girl to visit a boy character but not for a boy to visit a girl character is beyond me.
Now the boys that do go visit, usually enjoy it.
I would simply say that on this family vacation there is something for each of us. Chef Mickey's may be for the boys, but going to CRT is something they are doing for their mother. And they will be polite and speak to the princesses and take pictures with them. It helps if Dad gets excited about it as well and also takes photos with them. Dad, tell them that anytime they can take a photo with a pretty girl, they should jump on that opportunity. And anytime a girl wants to voluntarily kiss you...say yes.
It is only the bravest, smartest and most secure boys that will visit a princess. Most either pin themselves to the wall on the other side of the room, or politely but firmly shake their head no. Males don't want to appear gay or sissie. Now why it is ok for a girl to visit a boy character but not for a boy to visit a girl character is beyond me.
Now the boys that do go visit, usually enjoy it.
I would simply say that on this family vacation there is something for each of us. Chef Mickey's may be for the boys, but going to CRT is something they are doing for their mother. And they will be polite and speak to the princesses and take pictures with them. It helps if Dad gets excited about it as well and also takes photos with them. Dad, tell them that anytime they can take a photo with a pretty girl, they should jump on that opportunity. And anytime a girl wants to voluntarily kiss you...say yes.