Beginning this week, Walt Disney World guests have another opportunity to dine with their favorite princesses. Dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table, which is located in Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom, has become Fairytale Dining. Previously, evening diners were greeted by members of Cinderella’s royal family, including the Fairy Godmother and her mice.
Now, guests usually can expect to see Snow White, Jasmine, Aurora and Belle during breakfast, lunch and dinner. The royal beauties stop by each table to chat, pose for photos and sign autographs. In addition, guests greet Cinderella in the castle lobby, where a PhotoPass photographer documents the fun. A photo package, which is included in the price of the meal, is given to each family by the end of the meal.
Be aware that there is no guarantee which princesses will circulate in the restaurant. This is an important footnote for my family because my children certainly have their favorite characters. When we have visited Cinderella’s Royal Table, we explain to them that other than Cinderella, we don’t know for sure who will greet us. (Ariel typically does not appear at the castle; Norway’s Princess Storybook breakfasts, lunches or dinners at Epcot are her only venues.)
Visiting Cinderella’s Royal Table for lunch has been a birthday tradition at our house for years. Of course, my daughter is thrilled to see her aristocratic friends, but my son is fascinated by being inside the castle. He enjoys seeing all the nooks and crannies, and the view of Fantasyland is beautiful. It is a special treat, though, because it isn’t inexpensive. Breakfast is $49.65 for adults and $32.22 for children ages 3 to 9; lunch is $53.38 for adults and $33.46 for children ages 3 to 9; and dinner is $59.61 for adults and $35.95 for children ages 3 to 9.
In my experience, reservations for Cinderella’s Royal Table have filled up very quickly in the past. I have called when the reservation lines open in the morning exactly 180 days ahead of the desired date and still been on hold for an hour, only to find certain times filled. Hopefully, adding another daily seating will ease the scheduling crunch, making more little princesses — and their fairy godmothers — happy.
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/02/walt-disney-world-adds-princess-dinner-at-cinderella-castle/
Now, guests usually can expect to see Snow White, Jasmine, Aurora and Belle during breakfast, lunch and dinner. The royal beauties stop by each table to chat, pose for photos and sign autographs. In addition, guests greet Cinderella in the castle lobby, where a PhotoPass photographer documents the fun. A photo package, which is included in the price of the meal, is given to each family by the end of the meal.
Be aware that there is no guarantee which princesses will circulate in the restaurant. This is an important footnote for my family because my children certainly have their favorite characters. When we have visited Cinderella’s Royal Table, we explain to them that other than Cinderella, we don’t know for sure who will greet us. (Ariel typically does not appear at the castle; Norway’s Princess Storybook breakfasts, lunches or dinners at Epcot are her only venues.)
Visiting Cinderella’s Royal Table for lunch has been a birthday tradition at our house for years. Of course, my daughter is thrilled to see her aristocratic friends, but my son is fascinated by being inside the castle. He enjoys seeing all the nooks and crannies, and the view of Fantasyland is beautiful. It is a special treat, though, because it isn’t inexpensive. Breakfast is $49.65 for adults and $32.22 for children ages 3 to 9; lunch is $53.38 for adults and $33.46 for children ages 3 to 9; and dinner is $59.61 for adults and $35.95 for children ages 3 to 9.
In my experience, reservations for Cinderella’s Royal Table have filled up very quickly in the past. I have called when the reservation lines open in the morning exactly 180 days ahead of the desired date and still been on hold for an hour, only to find certain times filled. Hopefully, adding another daily seating will ease the scheduling crunch, making more little princesses — and their fairy godmothers — happy.
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/02/walt-disney-world-adds-princess-dinner-at-cinderella-castle/
