The Cinderella's Royal Table it is undoubtedly one of the most popular restaurants in Disney, and it is not by chance.
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It all starts with the location, it's inside Cinderella's Castle, the most classic place in the world. Magic Kingdom and we can say that of the entire Disney universe.
No matter the meal, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, the experience is always incomparable, after all, who never wanted to know what's out there? inside the Disney Castle?
So, have you thought about enjoying a meal in this magical place and still meeting Cinderella and other princesses?
If you've never had that kind of thought, you can believe that children do.
If you have children on your trip, the restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
If not, you may want to gift the child in you with that experience.
However, it is important to reinforce.
The Cinderella's Royal Table it is very disputed. To guarantee your trip to the restaurant, plan your trip and make your reservation well in advance.
In this article, we'll show you a little bit of what you can find there, what each meal is like, in addition to giving you some extra tips so you can make the most of your trip to Cinderella's Royal Table.
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Cinderella's Royal Table Environment Tour
The entrance to the castle leading to the restaurant is located near the entrance to Fantasyland, practically at the back of the castle.
But you can walk through it to get to the ID location.
As everything is well signposted in the park, you can't go wrong, as you will see a counter and a sign showing the location.
By identifying yourself by the name on your reservation, you will receive a pager and be directed to a lounge to be welcomed by the hostess, Cinderella herself.
This is the moment to take your pictures, either with your camera or using the service of Memory maker from Disney.
But, in addition to taking pictures with Cinderella, you may certainly want to register details of the environment, after all, you are in a castle.
Every detail makes up the real architecture. The walls, coats of arms and armor are decoration details that reinforce the atmosphere of a real castle.
The moment your table is ready, a waiter will call you. To reach the restaurant, you will need to go upstairs, either by stairs or by elevator.
The staircase is very interesting because it is spiral, reinforcing the experience of visiting a castle. But it's always good to know that it has an elevator, in order to facilitate accessibility.
Upon arrival, you can sit at your table and observe the decoration a little more.
Close to the window, the view allows you to observe Fantasyland, but inside the restaurant you can contemplate the stained glass windows and other decorative details, such as royal objects, flags, in addition to, of course, meeting other princesses.
When everyone is at the table, we go to meals.
Dining at Cinderella's Royal Table
A first practical aspect of the Cinderella's Royal Table is that payment must be made in advance, at the time of booking.
Every procedure can be performed preferably in the disney website, but you still have the option to do it over the phone.
Of course, if you need help, don't hesitate to hire our consulting services to assist in these appointments and throughout your trip!
The restaurant serves meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In the case of breakfast, you choose a dish and in the case of lunch and dinner, the amount paid includes three meals that are starter, main course and dessert.
Discover the characteristics of each meal and the advantages and disadvantages of each one of them at Cinderella's Royal Table.
Breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table
The first thing you might think of when talking about having Breakfast at the Cinderella's Royal Table it's about enjoying time inside the park, after all, there are other attractions in the Magic Kingdom that you won't want to miss spending too much time on the first meal of the day.
But that's not a problem, it's actually a good solution.
This is because you can schedule your morning coffee for a time before the park opens, and this, contrary to what many people think, is not just exclusive to park guests. Disney hotels.
Yes. Who stays with us Disney chain hotels have the advantage of taking advantage of Magic Hours, which are a few extra hours before the park opens and after it closes.
However, the exclusivity of this service is for the attractions and, fortunately, the restaurant does not fall into that category.
So you can make your reservation before the park's opening hours and still enjoy the Magic Kingdom before it gets full.
Leaving the restaurant a little before the park opens, you can go to the queue for the most popular attraction, which will still be empty.
That's one more reason to go to Cinderella's Royal Table in the breakfast.
Also, when going to breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table, you can avoid queues on your arrival, of course.
By the way, this rule applies to all restaurants in the Disney parks.
It is also worth noting that you must have your ticket to enter the park.
Even to take pictures with the princesses, this is the best time, right after opening.
When you arrive and report that you have a reservation for Cinderella's Royal Table, you will be directed to a member of staff who handles these reservations. He will show you the way to the restaurant.
But let's go to the breakfast meal at Cinderella?s Royal Table.
Starting with drinks, the options are the classic breakfast options including teas, milk, coffee, apple juice, orange juice, cappuccino and hot chocolate.
It has options for paid drinks, in addition to the previous ones that are already included in the price of the meal.
These are presented on a charming menu that the waiter brings to the table. It is even a waiter who serves the meal, that is, it is not a buffet service.
There are a few options on the breakfast menu, but regardless of your choice, a basket of bread is served at the table.
On the Adult Breakfast Menu, the options range from the classic American breakfast that includes scrambled eggs with potatoes, sausage and bacon to other dishes such as apple pie, avocado toast, cheese and mushroom quiche and even shrimp.
For children, the menu includes scrambled eggs, oatmeal with fruit, waffles or cereal.
The price of the meal (adult 62.00 and children 37.00 dollars) may not be worth the meal, as it does not offer many options. However, having breakfast at Disney's castle makes up for the experience.
In addition to the charm of the castle and the fulfilled desire to get to know it from the inside, the princesses circulate around the tables.
Yup. princesses.
Because although the castle belongs to Cinderella, some friends are always there and you can end up meeting Cinderella. Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine and Aurora (Sleeping Beauty).
On some occasions, even the prince appears there. That is, the company is always a surprise at Cinderella's Royal Table.
Therefore, we can conclude that breakfast is definitely not the best meal at Cinderella's Royal Table.
The experience of the castle together with the characters is an attraction of any meal in the castle and even in other restaurants from Disney.
But if your intention is to visit Cinderella's Royal Table and enjoy the park, it's worth going early in the morning.
Lunch and Dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table
Unlike breakfast, where you choose a dish and receive a basket of bread to go with it, at lunch and dinner the amount paid includes a starter, a main course and a dessert.
You also get a basket of bread on the table, but among the starter options for lunch you can choose salad, soup or even scallops, cheese or cold cuts.
The main dishes are also very interesting and include grilled pork chops, roasted chicken breast, grilled filet mignon, and fish on the menu, as well as an option vegetarian which includes animal or vegetarian protein bowl with red quinoa and hazelnut, or crispy chickpeas with spices and sides.
They are really well-prepared and special dishes, making the meal worthwhile for the gastronomic experience.
For children, in addition to the option with meat, fish, turkey or chicken, there is also the famous American macaroni and cheese and nuggets.
Desserts round off the meal, such as the famous The Clock Strikes Twelve, which is nothing more than a semisweet chocolate mousse with clock-shaped ganache, reminiscent of the history of the owner of the castle.
For those who go to Cinderella's Royal Table at dinner, it is worth remembering that the restaurant has a list of wines, sparkling wines, champagnes in addition to beers and cocktails that are obviously paid separately and are not included in the price of the meal.
Lunch and dinner, although more expensive than breakfast (adults 75.00 and children 45.00 dollars) are more worthwhile, not only for the options but also for the quality of what is served.
So, if you want to enjoy a tastier and more differentiated meal, it's worth going for lunch or dinner.
The dishes are not huge, but because they are composed of three options, you leave more satisfied than in the morning meal.
However, these are the times when the restaurant will be most crowded and you will have to wait a while to get to your table, something that does not happen at breakfast, as you are the first to occupy it.
Therefore, take into account these two points, quality of the meal and waiting time.
Useful Tips and Information to Enjoy Cinderella's Royal Table
Go to Character
You're having a meal in a castle, and not just any castle. This is Cinderella's castle. Adults don't need to join in the fun, okay.
However, children love to prepare for the occasion.
You can take advantage of the service at the castle's beauty salon, but you don't have to.
A beautiful tiara or a special (and comfortable) outfit is enough for the children to feel even more in the fairytale mood.
If you want to do the full tour, take your daughters to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique before the meal!
In addition, the character photo record will bring a super special memory of that moment.
Early Booking
As we already said, the Cinderella's Royal Table it is well disputed. Therefore, it is recommended to book at least 180 days in advance on the Disney website.
But it is good to be aware of the cancellation, which, if necessary, can be done within 48 hours before the date of your reservation.
Prioritize
Here you will have to assess what else is worth it. We saw that early in the morning you will have the tranquility of a more empty environment, but the meal is not as elaborate.
At lunch and dinner it is busier, but meals are more attractive, although also more expensive.
Plus, it has the charm of dining in a castle at night.
Evaluate what is most important to you and decide on the best time.
Special occasions
In this Disney climate, the most passionate fans of the fairy tale universe always keep unforgettable memories.
But the Cinderella's Royal Table makes a point of being part of the important moments of its visitors, offering some exclusive options for special occasions.
A special dessert for couples in a romantic mood and an extra plus for marriage proposals includes a glass slipper on a bed of petals.
I'm not suggesting anything. Just providing a bit more information for anyone in a love mood.
But to do so, it's important to contact the Special Events office on the Disney website at least 72 hours before booking.
This way, you can prepare all the details of that special moment before sealing the ?and they lived happily ever after.?
Are the Princesses back after the Covid pandemic?
Not yet. It is possible to eventually find Cinderella there, but in an “unofficial” way.
We believe that the princesses will return to Cinderella's Royal Table by the end of 2022. But we still don't have an official Disney position.
I hope you liked the tips from Cinderella's Royal Table and make the most of your visit to the classic Disney castle restaurant.
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About the Author Carlos Braga:
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Cinderella's friends only show up for breakfast? or at other meals as well? I saw videos that only had Cinderella, others with her friends.. how is it today??
In normal operation they all appear at all meals, but at the moment (still due to the pandemic) their normal operation has not returned, but we hope that this will happen soon. As a result, only Cinderella has appeared at meals.
Hello! Did the characters return to the restaurant? In the Disney app it says that since the pandemic, there are no more characters in the restaurant.
Thanks!
Hi Renata, how are you?
At the moment only Cinderella is appearing and unofficially, that is, she will not always be there.
However, things are picking up at an accelerated pace so we believe we will see the return of these characters by the end of this year.