I went a few months ago and Cinderella came by our table three times. The third time she reminded us that we needed to be home before midnight or the magic will fade away. What a cool way of being asked to leave 🤣🤣🤣
In 2018 My wife and I spent our 39th Anniversary at CRT. She got a wand, I, a sword. Besides pictures with the princesses I have one of her with the wishing star and wand, making her wish. Our grandson has the sword, our granddaughter the wand, each has a star. She passed shortly after returning home from that trip. The wishing picture is one of my cherished of the 300 from that trip. Yes, it was worth the money, as well as Memory maker.
Thank you for your condolences. Disney has provided many Magical Experiences, 1997 family trip, 2011 Anniversary trip, 2015 granddaughter seeing Elsa for the first time, she, her parents and my wife and I , 2016 She and I, youngest daughter, her son, her best friend since pre-school (other daughter) granddaughter, then 2018, Now June 28th- July 7th, 13 of us. Memory maker has provided hundreds of pictures/videos through the years. @@katierowen3166
My fiancé had considered proposing with the engagement package at CRT last year because I dropped some not so subtle hints. In the end, he booked breakfast at Be Our Guest before park open because Beauty and The Beast is my favorite Disney movie. We weren't rushed at all, and we ate in the Rose Gallery. After breakfast he walked me in front of Cinderella's Castle and proposed right in front of the castle as the park opened. Maybe for one of our anniversaries we'll go to Cindy's for a meal.
I took my daughter for her 16th birthday in 2019. It was a short notice trip leaving from Australia, so I was very excited to get a 9pm seating for dinner. We had an audience with Cinderella before we headed upstairs, and we had 4 princesses visit our table throughout the evening. It was such a special birthday, the food was delicious, and we had an absolute ball. Worth every cent.
We took our Grandaughter in March of 2020 as it was her first time to WDW. She did the Boutique to get done up as a princess before hand and loved it. We dined at 7:00pm so we could watch the fireworks and had a window table. The interaction with the Princesses was wonderful. The expression on my Lil" Briar's face made it worth every dollar I spent.
One of my favorite pieces of advice I got from you was to get a late reservation at Royal Table. First time dining there back in March, our reservation was at 8pm, we got to see and talk (from afar) with Cinderella a few times. My daughter was in heaven (she’s 3), and when we left we were able to get the best pictures of us and the castle!! ♥️
Went in Jan 2021. Only offering a wave from Cinderella for character experience. Was my and my husband's first time in the castle, was my daughter's first trip period and it was the last thing we did on our trip. My daughter blew her straw wrapper at my husband, declared the mac and cheese looked and tasted like KFC (that's her favorite) but I would do it and pay it over and over to see how happy and excited she got at seeing at Cinderella and having her wave right at her. My daughter is extremely shy with people she doesn't know and straight up covered her eyes at ALL the characters at Hollywood and Vine (she didn't see a single one on purpose) but I had to hold her back from running to get a hug (unfortunately) I would still do it again. And will next time we go. 100% worth it for us.
Aww! That is too cute! I hope one day when this is all over and we can finally go mask-free for good and not have to worry about getting sick or getting loved ones sick (I work as a cashier in my local grocery store and it has been extremely stressful), your daughter gets to give Cinderella a big, long hug!! 💙 I plan to do the same with my favorite Disney characters on that magical day too, and I can't promise I won't be crying! 🤣
I’ve been to Disneyland over 30 times but I’m going to Disney World for the first time at the end of August into early September. Our first day in the parks will be August 29 which is also my 19th birthday and I knew before we even booked the trip that I wanted to eat here on my birthday. I woke up at 3am on the day that our dining reservations opened so that I could make sure my group got a reservation here. I knew reservations would be hard to get so I got them as soon as possible! I’m so excited to eat here, especially for the amazing experience. The inside of the Disneyland castle is nothing compared to this!
I did breakfast at CRT for my birthday once and it was magical. It wouldn't be the first place I dine on any trip, but for special occasions, first visits, etc. I think it makes a magical experience, especially with the beatiful views.
I had breakfast there, in 2014. For me, it was worth it. We got a really nice photo package with Cinderella. We didn't have children with us, but I saw some adorable photos, with Cindy and small children. Snow White and Aurora were so sweet and friendly. It's great for a one time experience. Definitely don't book this until the full princess experience is available again.
We have a July reservation for myself, my husband, my 7yo son and my 3yo daughter. I am excited to take them! My son is excited to see the inside of the castle and my daughter is obsessed with Cinderella right now. I know she is at the age when she will feel like it is all *real*. I’m a bit bummed that we won’t have all of the princesses and that my 3yo probably won’t remember it, but we are throwing caution to the wind and going for it. Ha! Their grandma is paying for a special experience for each of them, and she wanted to do the boutique for my 3yo. Since that isn’t currently an option, this feels like a whole family version of the same “Royal” experience that we can all enjoy together. :)
My sister's policy for Disney was to wait until the kids were four or five so that they would remember it. The lesson that we've learned from the pandemic is to not put things off. Your son will certainly remember. Your daughter might remember it with help from pictures. I believe that I have memories from when I was about three. The secret to memory building is for the kid to understand story narrative. A memory is just a narrative in which they are one of the characters.
Tessa T Thank you for the encouragement! I feel the same way. I make photobooks of our vacations, and you are SO right about memories. My son went at the same age and “remembers” details of things we captured. I splurged for Memory Maker this time too, for that reason.
I just got a reservation for Cinderella’s royal table!!!! I’m so excited! I’ve been trying to get in for years! Finally got it! Can’t wait to go! (Hopefully my boyfriend finds something he will eat 🤣)
wow i’ve never been this early! i love your videos, was wondering if we could get an updated vegan at wdw video since i feel like they’ve added a lot to that area
I had dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table back in 2019 with one of my friends on the last day of the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend! It was the most memorable and magical dining experience for me. I loved meeting the princesses and my entree was especially well cooked! I had a great server as well! I’m also a Disney Princess fan, so this was a must for me.
Regarding the price of these character meals, I've been trying to shift from thinking of it as a meal and instead to treat it like an experience that comes with food. So really you are paying for the opportunity to meet some characters and not having to wait on a long line. Plus you get eat during the downtime, which also saves time. Personally, I don't find it worth it, but I can see the value if you really want to meet those characters.
I was in Cinderella‘s Castle last month; in my opinion, it was definitely worth it. I got to have good food and being greeted by some of the Disney princesses was icing on the cake.
My family and I went to Disney World for our first time and went to the Cinderella castle and ate breakfast 2018. The breakfast was amazing. The princesses walked out and came to our table and everything was awesome and worth every penny! The DFB guide videos I watched really had some great info.
It was worth it pre-pandemic when you could still interact properly with the characters. I did it as a bucket list item in 2019 and even as a single traveller I loved it. They really take care of you in there. The Cast Members were great and one of them even took my phone and said he would get me the best photos from everywhere in the castle. Probably the only time I’d ever give my phone to a stranger! And I was given a wishing star and a wand too (made me a very happy 30 year old!) Nowadays I’m not so sure if it’s worth the cost.
We have been to CRT two times now once for breakfast before the pandemic and once for lunch last years vacation and can honestly say that that’s going to be it for us. Two times was more than enough there. Be Our Guest on the other hand is a must do every vacation as soon as they bring back the quick service breakfast and lunch!!!!
I am so excited I was just told last night that in October we are going here!!!!! I am a huge princess fan,( when I was little and I was playing with my 2 older sisters and older brother we used to always play princesses and I would always be Cinderella. I am so excited to go .
We did it pre covid, late lunch worked great for us. When the princesses return would do it again. We didn’t feel rushed and totally took advantage of the whole experience. They gave us the wands too. As a diabetic they make me a very generous fresh fruit dessert, it was yummy.
This was by far the most magical meals I had ever experienced!! So glad I did it back in 2011 and would do it again! Cinderella is my favorite princess, and I still cherish my photos from this meal!
I go to Cinderella's Royal Table every WDW trip. It's one of those experiences I always come back to. I usually go on my super long MK day and eat the earliest dinner available. I love it in there, and it is a great place to get out of the craziness for a bit.
WE HAD DINNER HERE ON CHRISTMAS EVENING! IT 3WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE ….KIDS LOVED IT. THERE WERE THIRTEEN OF US AND I WOULD DO IT AGAIN. THE PRINCESSES WERE WONDERFUL WITH OUR LITTLE GIRLS AND OUR TEENAGE GRANDSON! FOOD WAS BETTER THAN I ANTICIPATED. THAT WAS CHRISTMAS 2020 AND THEY STILL 6TALK ABOUT IT.THANKS DISNEY!
I definitely plan to take my daughter when she's a little older! The expense will be worth it just to take her to a meal in the castle. She's only 2.5 and we just went to WDW with her and she still talks about the pretty castle.
I've always wanted to dine at this restaurant, I was at Disneyworld a couple weeks ago for my second time and my husbands first time and of course it was booked up when I tried to make a reservation a week ahead. As we were walking through the castle I decided to just walk up and see if there was a last min cancellation and there was! We got to eat there and it was AMAZING. My husband was a chef and is a huge foodie and he was pretty impressed. The scallop dish was to die for I highly suggest!
We went in December 2019. Kiddo just loved the whole experience. However, as someone with a number of very strict food limitations, even Disney's very clear menu listings were a bit of a challenge. The chef who came out to my table at Cinderella's Royal table recognized my issue with half an explanation and listed off what would also needed to be omitted and proposed a workable but flavorful option very quickly. We used the Deluxe Dining Plan for the trip and basically went through this once each night, but this was my best chef interaction experience within the park hands down. I can only hope that brought that particular chef back after all of the shut downs were lifted.
In December 2018, we were spending a week at WDW. We had bought tickets for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and then my husband discovered that dinner was not part of those festivities. I quickly went through our dining options, and discovered that we could have dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table early in the evening. It was perfection. The princesses were a lot of fun to talk to, and the food options, while not the most exciting on the planet, were prepared well and served with a smile. A truly lovely evening.
I am in the "Worth It" group. The life long memory that comes back every time the MK Castle appears in the news, or where ever is totally worth the money. The bragging rights alone make it worth it. The quality of the food, and the churn of the tables do not compare to glancing out the windows on a hot summer day, while you have a royal blue goblet in your had in a 2nd story air conditioned banquet hall with everyone outside wishing they were where you are now. Totally worth it. #1 on the memory maker effect list.
Before our 2020 trip was cancelled due to the park closure we had a breakfast reservation first thing in the morning to CRT. We've never been and I do still hope to try it someday, but I really appreciate the video! I don't like giving in to my FOMO for no reason!
I know how you feel. We had a breakfast reservation for CRT on our last day of our canceled trip, which would have been March 21, 2020. I’m still upset about that trip being canceled literally a few days before we were meant to go. However, hopefully we can go in 2022 (if things get more back to normal and prices don’t inflate to the point where it is no longer affordable). I hope you can go on your trip too!!!
My husband & I ate at Cinerella's Royal Table during our last visit in December 2019. We booked a dinner reservation for the last time-slot of the evening so we could have dinner right after the fireworks. We also requested a window seat and after waiting a few extra minutes, they were able to grant our request. Although it was quite a late time to have dinner, we really enjoyed being able to eat our meal at our own pace without feeling rushed at all & it was so nice having a view of the Fantasyland Carousel right from our table. The food was mediocre and we likely won't eat there again next time we go - but I'm still glad we got to experience it once!
My best friend and I went in April and got an ADR for noon, couldn’t believe it! I’m a huge Cindy fan. My house reflects it, my hubby’s not such a fan. It was a bucket list thing for us, but I felt like it was WAY worth it! When we both had kids we’d go where they wanted to go, so it was a splurge for us as adults. The food was great, we left stuffed. And of course it is inside the castle so a must do for any Cindy fan. It IS probably better once the the other princess friends come back, but I still enjoyed it very much.
We have a reservation for Cindys on Oct 2. We have one kid who is NOT into princesses so we finally decided to eat there since the princesses arent around! Cant wait. Haven't dined there since 2005.
First timers, HECK YEAH! We just completed our first visit to Disney World and got a last minute Reservation the day before. All of the food was great. Being called My King and My Queen, and My Princess was awesome. Not to mention, we basically had our own personal server. Best Character we had at Disney after Hollywood and Vine.
We were there from 11:30 to 12:15 and saw Cinderella 3 times--twice before we even received our food. But, we also didn't receive a "gift." So maybe things have changed??
I was there last week. We ate at Cinderella’s and Be Our Guest. (Once in a lifetime trip with 3 little girls, so we did both.) If I had to pick one I’d do Be Our Guest. The food there is better and the theming is more interesting.
One word of warning for those with food allergies. This is the only restaurant on property that refuse to alter dishes because of allergies. To be fair, mine are not the most common ones (mustard, canola oil, and mushrooms), but they were not accommodating to it at all, so I ended up with food I wasn't thrilled with.
We had dietary needs that were met easily with no push back at all, sorry your experience wasn’t same but to say they won’t work with you is not quite fair.
@@barbwirewebworks They would not work with me and my allergies, so I do think it is fair to mention that with my experience. Again, I listed above what mine are and they were anything, but accommodating. Very glad you had a better experience than I did, but for anyone with the same allergies as me, they may have issues.
Thank you for the vlog. I love DFB vlogs, so much information and it helps me with my trips. As for the question, " Is Cinderella's Royal table worth it for me?" I would say no. I do not have children and from what I understand , it is expensive and they seem to rush you. Also, character meals do not appeal to me. But that is me. However, if someone has a child that desires to meet princesses , then maybe it is worth the experience. That is my opinion. I will take a night at Raglan Road or House of Blues.
My Granddaughter, who is in this picture with me, just did her “Make a Wish” trip there. I got a picture of her today with Cinderella. She is 5, and her smile was SO big ❤.
It was worth it in 2006, but not 2020. I took my kids in 2006 and it was amazing! I took my grandkids in 2020, and it was seriously a huge disappointment. I wouldn’t go until it goes back to normal. I felt so sad my grandchildren didn’t experience the magic when we went. 👑
I can tell you it is, went in May, and food was great! Sat in the Ball room, avoid the tables off to the left as you go in, the light from the front door will ruin it a bit.
Be Our Guest is 100% worth it. Such a fun experience. I enjoyed it more than Cinderella’s Royal table. I thought the food, service, and theming were all better at BOG.
Thank you guys for all of the super helpful info. We went to Disney in May and everything you suggested for flower and garden was so amazing. We didn’t have one bad item. You guys rock 🥰
LOVED Cinderella's Royal Table! But just like AJ says it's the ambiance that made our day. The food was not worth the price. Being in the castle and meeting all the Princesses was what made it special to us.
Did it once when my daughter was 8. Thought it would be a “one and dine.” Did it again when she was 16 and my youngest child (son) and as 6. Only did it for the “bittersweet memories...” remembering our first time, etc. Don’t need to ever do it again If I have grand daughters, Akershus has a plethora of princesses and 1900 Park Faire is sooo fun with the antics of the stepsisters, and you still get to see Cinderella.
Went in 2019. Loved Cinderella’s Royal table. Was worth it for my family. We will go again. Must do is Yak and Yeti, CoraL Reef, and Be Our Guest. Also Tony’s. My son loves the restaurant.
I did my one and done with my wife before we had children. Now a single dad with a sassy princess of my own, she is going to love this. Hopefully the boutique will be open again so I can give her the best one and done experience. I am curious to see how they will accommodate my daughter being gluten intolerant.
Ugh I am SO glad for this video because I'm going November 2022, 10 years after my last trip (when I was on my ICP *tears*). I wasn't 100% sure if it was worth it because I wanted a special meal for my birthday but honestly I think the one with the fireworks viewing is and I wouldn't have known about it without you! Thank you DFB!
My family and I went and the food was 🥴. Service wasn’t that great either. Cinderella waved to my daughter, and she along with the other kids loved it. My little girl felt so special when Cindy blew a kiss at her. The look in her eyes was priceless. That said…. Never again!
We ate there the morning after the Princess Half in 2020…I didn’t stop during the run for character stops (except one, Panchito), so CRT was a great way to get pictures with my medal and a whole gaggle of princesses. It was my first real race and worth commemorating, it did feel special. The most expensive avocado toast ever. I’m more than happy with my quick serve mickey waffles for breakfast, so I don’t need to do this one again.
The location is great, the decoration is amazing, but the food is ok. We went beginning of March 2021, so very limited princess interaction. Cinderella showed up roughly every 20-25 minutes. Also, we did not get a signature card...
Just noticed capacity at the parks was increased. MK was full to capacity well into July 19th and later. Looked a second time yesterday, and MK was available early July. Either a ton of people cancelled, or WDW increased capacity levels. With California and NYS going strong to remove all restrictions, I have no doubt WDW will be back to 100% capacity late July. Only if they can get their staff. They laid-off 30,000+ people and said they got about 80-90% to come back, I think?
Basically you're paying an expensive fee to eat in the castle. The food is probably Applebee's quality. I would skip this one especially since the admission cost is almost the same.
Me personally, I want to do this but also I want to experience the full experience. I book my trip last year right when shut downs were happing. I was at Magic Kingdom the last day it was open. I also booked the breakfast to meet the characters at the place on the Boardwalk, but that day it was changed to costume characters, no Flynn, Ariel, Eric. I was SO DISAPPOINTED. But understand the reason why. Hey AJ, just to let you know the adults LOVE the Princesses too. I'm almost 40 and LOVE meeting them. Rather meet them than Mickey. Thats why I really want to experience this, I'll go alone so for me its ok to spend 75, because its just me. I don't have to pay for anyone else.
I visited it 2 years ago with my 3 yr old daughter, it is absolutely worth it. DO YOU GUYS KNOW IF THERE IS SOMETHING SIMILAR IN DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA?
Back in 2009 we went here for dinner. The fairy godmother came in with all the mice and the whole place started to sparkle and she went and sang to the birthday people. She waved her magic wand. It was magical
it's worth doing at least one time, I'd wait until all the princesses return before I'd book to get the full experience. As far as which option, I'd suggest Dinner. We've eaten here 2 or 3 times, however, one time it was during the fireworks show and even though we weren't next to the window, you could see the lights reflecting off the stained glass windows and hear them so that was really neat.
It's so weird....I'm surprising my 10 year old daughter and her two big brothers in January. First time staying on property and I'm so pumped up! Thank you AJ and Disney friends! 💗
I took my granddaughter who was about 9 at the time, about 7 years ago! I don't care if they served gummy bears for dinner, totally worth it! She was in heaven! The castle ambiance was magical! All of the princesses came by our table individually and spoke to her! One even sang a Disney song with her! Unbeatable experience! I would wait for all covid restrictions to lift first! You want to make sure all the princesses will be there and able to interact!
We were there mid-May this year. We are lucky enough to have been there a few times on previous trips when we had the dining plan. Definitely not worth it right now. No character interaction, no wands or wishing stars, overpriced for the quality of the food. If it is a once in a lifetime experience for you, I would wait until it is back to normal.
Several years ago, we opted for Akershus in Epcot instead and had a great time. We saw Aurora, and got a formal picture with her, and also Ariel, Snow White, and Jasmine. They came to our table a couple of times each and had wonderful interactions with the kids. Several of them even joked around with the adults. I have been to CRT as well and felt like the characters were not as reserved here. We felt more as if they were our friends. I've heard it said that the food isn't terrific, but having been to CRT, I'd say it was just as good.
Don’t recommend being there during fireworks if anyone in your party has wartime PTSD! Fireworks were fabulous but it felt like the castle was under siege.
Yes! Thank you! We don't do fireworks at all anywhere ever because our veteran family and friends have told us that fireworks scare the living bleep out of veterans! Crazy custom in the US, to "honor our veterans" by scaring them to death with flashbacks of their friends being killed before their eyes.
Been there done that. It was great for us. Will I do it again, not for now. There are a lot of restaurants to eat at. We want to experience all of them. Love your videos. They help a lot.
I did this once, back in 2015 when I didn't know any better. I got the reservation almost by accident. I was checking and rechecking things (mostly for Be Our Guest) and checked CRT right after somebody canceled or something. I decided to go for it, foolishly thinking the price and the dining level would be... quiet. It wasn't. They aren't really prepared for single people, and the herald took one look at my last name and the Darth Vader suit t-shirt I was wearing and asked if he could just announce me as Lord Vader (I said yes). I will say it was a memorable experience. I first had to fight my way through the line of people trying to eat there, which was mostly filled with people who were walk ups (they all ended up eating somewhere else). Some of them didn't speak English. I think the hostess was actually relieved I both had a reservation and was on-time (actually, probably a bit early, but I build in extra time to my plans). It's not something I'm likely to do again (unless I have a date), but I enjoyed it more than the burger I got at that place in Tomorrowland.
I disagree about the food just being okay. This has been my consistent favorite dining option in the parks. I’ve gone on my last two trips and it is definitely a favorite for me.
I think it is if you have a kid who just loves the princesses (or if that's you, LOL)! Eating inside the castle is of course iconic, too. But food quality and the price just makes it tough for me to recommend ... Garden Grill, IMO, is the best character dining experience. But as long as you go in with the mindset that this is all for the full Disney Princess experience and not necessarily for the greatest food ever, the Castle is totally a must-do at least once for Disney fans!
I remember eating a pb and j back in 1989 at Disney World and seeing characters pose with us and sit next to us! Minnie and Chip and Dale were with me I guess this sort of thing doesn’t happen now because of lines.. but back then kids were really lucky I guess. Not sure If I’ve seen Snow White maybe princesses were only in certain places.
We went in 2019 and had a 7 year old princess obsessed daughter with us, so yes it was worth it to meet then all. Having said that, once is enough, we had the experience and it was great, the food was average, and the orange juice was flowing non stop, but we'll never need to go again.
My husband and I went to CRT several years ago. It was a ton of fun, and our waiter was hilarious. I love the pictures I have of my sweetie with the various princesses. We took the kids in 2019, and our 3 daughters had a lot of fun interacting with the princesses and quietly playing with the swords. Our youngest ‘stabbed herself’ and played dead when Jasmine came to our table. Because of course she did. A great memory, but we probably won’t splash out again.
My family and I have never been able to get an adr for this in the past for our daughter. We used to eat at chef Mickeys, 1900 Park fair and the Crystal Palace. Back about five years ago, it was worth it. Now, with some restrictions and limited food choices and characters, I would not book a dining reservation here.
My wife and I have eaten there several times during our 23 visits. The food is just ok, but where else can you have dinner or lunch in Cinderella's castle? It was entirely worth it each time we have eaten there. We especially liked the clock mousse. On our last trip in 2018 we were seated right next to the window in the center back window overlooking Fantasyland. I would have paid extra for that location!
Never been to Disney World and love the princesses, but with that crazy price and mediocre food, I'm opting for Snow White's Artist Point for my character meal when I go! ❤
Coming from someone who is VERY budget minded typically, and can't spend 5 figures on a vacation...I still say if you have princess fans, when the characters can come back to the table and interact with you - DO IT. I've done it twice now with my daughters and then again with my daughters and nieces when we went with extended family and they are memories that are so very beautiful that the money, though hard to swallow when paying it, was hardly a thought in my mind during our trip. It didn't matter what else we "could have" spent the money on...the experience was awesome. Now...we are going again with another set of nieces in July and although they adore the princesses and have never been to Disney...we won't be doing CRT. I can justify the money when the kids would have magical 'meet the princesses' moments...but not when they're just waving at them from across the room.
I got engaged at the castle with the engagement package. I proposed when they brought out the glass slipper. I remember Cinderella and Prince Charming were there and announced when she said yes, congratulated, etc. While I would say it was memorable, I was so nervous that my memory is a bit fuzzy. The food was ok. I do recommend that any Disney fan do it at least once. We'll probably bring our daughter back there in a few years when she's old enough to remember it.
It’s so expensive! For a single Mom it’s not worth it. Like you said that’s another park ticket or day at the Disney resort. The only reason I tried to book CRT was my 3 year old wanted to go inside the castle and had the saddest face when told we couldn’t. It makes a Mama cry.
I did it for my daughter’s 5th birthday and aside from the princesses it was nothing special. We also ate at Akershus and the princesses were great, the food not so much. Save your money if possible. However The buffet with Cinderella and her stepsisters was AMAZING and had more food options for my daughter.
I went a few months ago and Cinderella came by our table three times. The third time she reminded us that we needed to be home before midnight or the magic will fade away. What a cool way of being asked to leave 🤣🤣🤣
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I'm gonna use that trick every time we have guests who stays too long.
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I mean it’s better then Mickey coming up to you and throwing you at the window
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In 2018 My wife and I spent our 39th Anniversary at CRT. She got a wand, I, a sword. Besides pictures with the princesses I have one of her with the wishing star and wand, making her wish. Our grandson has the sword, our granddaughter the wand, each has a star. She passed shortly after returning home from that trip. The wishing picture is one of my cherished of the 300 from that trip. Yes, it was worth the money, as well as Memory maker.
I am so sorry about your wife but it’s wonderful that you have that beautiful memory and picture.
Thank you for your condolences. Disney has provided many Magical Experiences, 1997 family trip, 2011 Anniversary trip, 2015 granddaughter seeing Elsa for the first time, she, her parents and my wife and I , 2016 She and I, youngest daughter, her son, her best friend since pre-school (other daughter) granddaughter, then 2018, Now June 28th- July 7th, 13 of us. Memory maker has provided hundreds of pictures/videos through the years.
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@@crabbypapa3862 I just read your post, so very sorry for your loss.
Wow. I am sorry to hear about your loss. I love that you got to have such a happy memory on a Disney trip.
Sorry for your loss! I used to work here and we try to make every guest feel special.
My fiancé had considered proposing with the engagement package at CRT last year because I dropped some not so subtle hints. In the end, he booked breakfast at Be Our Guest before park open because Beauty and The Beast is my favorite Disney movie. We weren't rushed at all, and we ate in the Rose Gallery. After breakfast he walked me in front of Cinderella's Castle and proposed right in front of the castle as the park opened. Maybe for one of our anniversaries we'll go to Cindy's for a meal.
I took my daughter for her 16th birthday in 2019. It was a short notice trip leaving from Australia, so I was very excited to get a 9pm seating for dinner. We had an audience with Cinderella before we headed upstairs, and we had 4 princesses visit our table throughout the evening. It was such a special birthday, the food was delicious, and we had an absolute ball. Worth every cent.
“In the before times” 😂😂😂😂
I love that. You know exactly what she's referring to and it sounds so Biblical! 💖🌻❤🌻💖
As a "One and Done" experience, it was worth it in 2015.
I think that's been the general opinion...
Just wanted to thank DFB guide! Helped my hubby and I with our trip this past April so much!!!
We took our Grandaughter in March of 2020 as it was her first time to WDW. She did the Boutique to get done up as a princess before hand and loved it. We dined at 7:00pm so we could watch the fireworks and had a window table. The interaction with the Princesses was wonderful. The expression on my Lil" Briar's face made it worth every dollar I spent.
Climbing Mount Everest is a once in a lifetime thing too, but I'm not going to do that either! 🤯
😂 I did! Twice. Buuut... Virtually 😂
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You’re comparing a fairly high chance of death or serious injury to spending 300$…..
@@user-oy9zy4ds9m i was being facetious. Get it ?
One of my favorite pieces of advice I got from you was to get a late reservation at Royal Table. First time dining there back in March, our reservation was at 8pm, we got to see and talk (from afar) with Cinderella a few times. My daughter was in heaven (she’s 3), and when we left we were able to get the best pictures of us and the castle!! ♥️
Plus I hear you can see fireworks from the castle
Went in Jan 2021. Only offering a wave from Cinderella for character experience. Was my and my husband's first time in the castle, was my daughter's first trip period and it was the last thing we did on our trip. My daughter blew her straw wrapper at my husband, declared the mac and cheese looked and tasted like KFC (that's her favorite) but I would do it and pay it over and over to see how happy and excited she got at seeing at Cinderella and having her wave right at her. My daughter is extremely shy with people she doesn't know and straight up covered her eyes at ALL the characters at Hollywood and Vine (she didn't see a single one on purpose) but I had to hold her back from running to get a hug (unfortunately) I would still do it again. And will next time we go. 100% worth it for us.
Aww! That is too cute! I hope one day when this is all over and we can finally go mask-free for good and not have to worry about getting sick or getting loved ones sick (I work as a cashier in my local grocery store and it has been extremely stressful), your daughter gets to give Cinderella a big, long hug!! 💙 I plan to do the same with my favorite Disney characters on that magical day too, and I can't promise I won't be crying! 🤣
I’ve been to Disneyland over 30 times but I’m going to Disney World for the first time at the end of August into early September. Our first day in the parks will be August 29 which is also my 19th birthday and I knew before we even booked the trip that I wanted to eat here on my birthday. I woke up at 3am on the day that our dining reservations opened so that I could make sure my group got a reservation here. I knew reservations would be hard to get so I got them as soon as possible! I’m so excited to eat here, especially for the amazing experience. The inside of the Disneyland castle is nothing compared to this!
I did breakfast at CRT for my birthday once and it was magical. It wouldn't be the first place I dine on any trip, but for special occasions, first visits, etc. I think it makes a magical experience, especially with the beatiful views.
I had breakfast there, in 2014. For me, it was worth it. We got a really nice photo package with Cinderella. We didn't have children with us, but I saw some adorable photos, with Cindy and small children. Snow White and Aurora were so sweet and friendly. It's great for a one time experience. Definitely don't book this until the full princess experience is available again.
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We have a July reservation for myself, my husband, my 7yo son and my 3yo daughter. I am excited to take them! My son is excited to see the inside of the castle and my daughter is obsessed with Cinderella right now. I know she is at the age when she will feel like it is all *real*. I’m a bit bummed that we won’t have all of the princesses and that my 3yo probably won’t remember it, but we are throwing caution to the wind and going for it. Ha! Their grandma is paying for a special experience for each of them, and she wanted to do the boutique for my 3yo. Since that isn’t currently an option, this feels like a whole family version of the same “Royal” experience that we can all enjoy together. :)
My sister's policy for Disney was to wait until the kids were four or five so that they would remember it. The lesson that we've learned from the pandemic is to not put things off. Your son will certainly remember. Your daughter might remember it with help from pictures. I believe that I have memories from when I was about three. The secret to memory building is for the kid to understand story narrative. A memory is just a narrative in which they are one of the characters.
Tessa T Thank you for the encouragement! I feel the same way. I make photobooks of our vacations, and you are SO right about memories. My son went at the same age and “remembers” details of things we captured. I splurged for Memory Maker this time too, for that reason.
I just got a reservation for Cinderella’s royal table!!!! I’m so excited! I’ve been trying to get in for years! Finally got it! Can’t wait to go! (Hopefully my boyfriend finds something he will eat 🤣)
2 of our all time favorite meals and experiences dining are Artist's Point and Trattoria al Forno!!!! Amazing food. Fun characters. Brilliant!
wow i’ve never been this early! i love your videos, was wondering if we could get an updated vegan at wdw video since i feel like they’ve added a lot to that area
I had dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table back in 2019 with one of my friends on the last day of the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend! It was the most memorable and magical dining experience for me. I loved meeting the princesses and my entree was especially well cooked! I had a great server as well! I’m also a Disney Princess fan, so this was a must for me.
Regarding the price of these character meals, I've been trying to shift from thinking of it as a meal and instead to treat it like an experience that comes with food. So really you are paying for the opportunity to meet some characters and not having to wait on a long line. Plus you get eat during the downtime, which also saves time. Personally, I don't find it worth it, but I can see the value if you really want to meet those characters.
I was in Cinderella‘s Castle last month; in my opinion, it was definitely worth it. I got to have good food and being greeted by some of the Disney princesses was icing on the cake.
My family and I went to Disney World for our first time and went to the Cinderella castle and ate breakfast 2018. The breakfast was amazing. The princesses walked out and came to our table and everything was awesome and worth every penny! The DFB guide videos I watched really had some great info.
It was worth it pre-pandemic when you could still interact properly with the characters. I did it as a bucket list item in 2019 and even as a single traveller I loved it. They really take care of you in there. The Cast Members were great and one of them even took my phone and said he would get me the best photos from everywhere in the castle. Probably the only time I’d ever give my phone to a stranger! And I was given a wishing star and a wand too (made me a very happy 30 year old!) Nowadays I’m not so sure if it’s worth the cost.
We have been to CRT two times now once for breakfast before the pandemic and once for lunch last years vacation and can honestly say that that’s going to be it for us. Two times was more than enough there. Be Our Guest on the other hand is a must do every vacation as soon as they bring back the quick service breakfast and lunch!!!!
I am so excited I was just told last night that in October we are going here!!!!! I am a huge princess fan,( when I was little and I was playing with my 2 older sisters and older brother we used to always play princesses and I would always be Cinderella. I am so excited to go .
We did it pre covid, late lunch worked great for us. When the princesses return would do it again. We didn’t feel rushed and totally took advantage of the whole experience. They gave us the wands too. As a diabetic they make me a very generous fresh fruit dessert, it was yummy.
We were very fortunate enough to eat dinner Cinderellas Castle last month. It was a very fun experience for our children.
This was by far the most magical meals I had ever experienced!! So glad I did it back in 2011 and would do it again! Cinderella is my favorite princess, and I still cherish my photos from this meal!
We went earlier this year and our breakfast was really good. Worth every penny! 😊
I go to Cinderella's Royal Table every WDW trip. It's one of those experiences I always come back to. I usually go on my super long MK day and eat the earliest dinner available. I love it in there, and it is a great place to get out of the craziness for a bit.
WE HAD DINNER HERE ON CHRISTMAS EVENING! IT 3WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE ….KIDS LOVED IT. THERE WERE THIRTEEN OF US AND I WOULD DO IT AGAIN. THE PRINCESSES WERE WONDERFUL WITH OUR LITTLE GIRLS AND OUR TEENAGE GRANDSON! FOOD WAS BETTER THAN I ANTICIPATED. THAT WAS CHRISTMAS 2020 AND THEY STILL 6TALK ABOUT IT.THANKS DISNEY!
I definitely plan to take my daughter when she's a little older! The expense will be worth it just to take her to a meal in the castle. She's only 2.5 and we just went to WDW with her and she still talks about the pretty castle.
I've always wanted to dine at this restaurant, I was at Disneyworld a couple weeks ago for my second time and my husbands first time and of course it was booked up when I tried to make a reservation a week ahead. As we were walking through the castle I decided to just walk up and see if there was a last min cancellation and there was! We got to eat there and it was AMAZING. My husband was a chef and is a huge foodie and he was pretty impressed. The scallop dish was to die for I highly suggest!
We went in December 2019. Kiddo just loved the whole experience. However, as someone with a number of very strict food limitations, even Disney's very clear menu listings were a bit of a challenge. The chef who came out to my table at Cinderella's Royal table recognized my issue with half an explanation and listed off what would also needed to be omitted and proposed a workable but flavorful option very quickly. We used the Deluxe Dining Plan for the trip and basically went through this once each night, but this was my best chef interaction experience within the park hands down. I can only hope that brought that particular chef back after all of the shut downs were lifted.
In December 2018, we were spending a week at WDW. We had bought tickets for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and then my husband discovered that dinner was not part of those festivities. I quickly went through our dining options, and discovered that we could have dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table early in the evening. It was perfection. The princesses were a lot of fun to talk to, and the food options, while not the most exciting on the planet, were prepared well and served with a smile. A truly lovely evening.
Went years ago when it was King Stefan's Banquet Hall. Best meal we had during our entire one week stay.
Me too! Back then, regular folks could afford it without having to take out a second mortgage.
This restaurant is magical it made me feel amazing.
I am in the "Worth It" group. The life long memory that comes back every time the MK Castle appears in the news, or where ever is totally worth the money. The bragging rights alone make it worth it. The quality of the food, and the churn of the tables do not compare to glancing out the windows on a hot summer day, while you have a royal blue goblet in your had in a 2nd story air conditioned banquet hall with everyone outside wishing they were where you are now. Totally worth it. #1 on the memory maker effect list.
Before our 2020 trip was cancelled due to the park closure we had a breakfast reservation first thing in the morning to CRT. We've never been and I do still hope to try it someday, but I really appreciate the video! I don't like giving in to my FOMO for no reason!
I know how you feel. We had a breakfast reservation for CRT on our last day of our canceled trip, which would have been March 21, 2020. I’m still upset about that trip being canceled literally a few days before we were meant to go. However, hopefully we can go in 2022 (if things get more back to normal and prices don’t inflate to the point where it is no longer affordable). I hope you can go on your trip too!!!
My husband & I ate at Cinerella's Royal Table during our last visit in December 2019. We booked a dinner reservation for the last time-slot of the evening so we could have dinner right after the fireworks. We also requested a window seat and after waiting a few extra minutes, they were able to grant our request. Although it was quite a late time to have dinner, we really enjoyed being able to eat our meal at our own pace without feeling rushed at all & it was so nice having a view of the Fantasyland Carousel right from our table. The food was mediocre and we likely won't eat there again next time we go - but I'm still glad we got to experience it once!
My best friend and I went in April and got an ADR for noon, couldn’t believe it! I’m a huge Cindy fan. My house reflects it, my hubby’s not such a fan. It was a bucket list thing for us, but I felt like it was WAY worth it! When we both had kids we’d go where they wanted to go, so it was a splurge for us as adults. The food was great, we left stuffed. And of course it is inside the castle so a must do for any Cindy fan. It IS probably better once the the other princess friends come back, but I still enjoyed it very much.
We have a reservation for Cindys on Oct 2. We have one kid who is NOT into princesses so we finally decided to eat there since the princesses arent around! Cant wait. Haven't dined there since 2005.
First timers, HECK YEAH! We just completed our first visit to Disney World and got a last minute Reservation the day before. All of the food was great. Being called My King and My Queen, and My Princess was awesome. Not to mention, we basically had our own personal server. Best Character we had at Disney after Hollywood and Vine.
We were there from 11:30 to 12:15 and saw Cinderella 3 times--twice before we even received our food. But, we also didn't receive a "gift." So maybe things have changed??
I was there last week. We ate at Cinderella’s and Be Our Guest. (Once in a lifetime trip with 3 little girls, so we did both.) If I had to pick one I’d do Be Our Guest. The food there is better and the theming is more interesting.
Agreed, I like Be our guest more. The rose room is so cool!
One word of warning for those with food allergies. This is the only restaurant on property that refuse to alter dishes because of allergies. To be fair, mine are not the most common ones (mustard, canola oil, and mushrooms), but they were not accommodating to it at all, so I ended up with food I wasn't thrilled with.
That's odd. A member of my party had food allergies when we went and they were extremely accommodating.
@@May54321 they did when I was there. The person with us had Celiac disease and had no issues ordering.
We had dietary needs that were met easily with no push back at all, sorry your experience wasn’t same but to say they won’t work with you is not quite fair.
@@barbwirewebworks They would not work with me and my allergies, so I do think it is fair to mention that with my experience. Again, I listed above what mine are and they were anything, but accommodating. Very glad you had a better experience than I did, but for anyone with the same allergies as me, they may have issues.
@@May54321 They do, but I do not have any of the common food allergies, as listed in my original comment.
Thank you for the vlog. I love DFB vlogs, so much information and it helps me with my trips. As for the question, " Is Cinderella's Royal table worth it for me?" I would say no. I do not have children and from what I understand , it is expensive and they seem to rush you. Also, character meals do not appeal to me. But that is me. However, if someone has a child that desires to meet princesses , then maybe it is worth the experience. That is my opinion. I will take a night at Raglan Road or House of Blues.
My daughters are 22 and 28 and I’m 60 we had a blast
As a 25 year old I literally love Disney and the princesses and character meals are my favorite!
@@Katesaprincess my daughters too
My Granddaughter, who is in this picture with me, just did her “Make a Wish” trip there. I got a picture of her today with Cinderella. She is 5, and her smile was SO big ❤.
My bed is not in Disney but its there that magic happens!
You get a great view of fireworks from Narcoosi’s at the Grand Floridian as well.
It was worth it in 2006, but not 2020. I took my kids in 2006 and it was amazing! I took my grandkids in 2020, and it was seriously a huge disappointment. I wouldn’t go until it goes back to normal. I felt so sad my grandchildren didn’t experience the magic when we went. 👑
Can you do a is it really worth it video about the be our guest restaurant
I can tell you it is, went in May, and food was great! Sat in the Ball room, avoid the tables off to the left as you go in, the light from the front door will ruin it a bit.
Be Our Guest is 100% worth it. Such a fun experience. I enjoyed it more than Cinderella’s Royal table. I thought the food, service, and theming were all better at BOG.
Thank you guys for all of the super helpful info. We went to Disney in May and everything you suggested for flower and garden was so amazing. We didn’t have one bad item. You guys rock 🥰
LOVED Cinderella's Royal Table!
But just like AJ says it's the ambiance that made our day. The food was not worth the price. Being in the castle and meeting all the Princesses was what made it special to us.
I love that word "before-times".
Did it once when my daughter was 8. Thought it would be a “one and dine.”
Did it again when she was 16 and my youngest child (son) and as 6. Only did it for the “bittersweet memories...” remembering our first time, etc.
Don’t need to ever do it again
If I have grand daughters, Akershus has a plethora of princesses and 1900 Park Faire is sooo fun with the antics of the stepsisters, and you still get to see Cinderella.
Went in 2019. Loved Cinderella’s Royal table. Was worth it for my family. We will go again. Must do is Yak and Yeti, CoraL Reef, and Be Our Guest. Also Tony’s. My son loves the restaurant.
I did my one and done with my wife before we had children. Now a single dad with a sassy princess of my own, she is going to love this. Hopefully the boutique will be open again so I can give her the best one and done experience. I am curious to see how they will accommodate my daughter being gluten intolerant.
Ugh I am SO glad for this video because I'm going November 2022, 10 years after my last trip (when I was on my ICP *tears*). I wasn't 100% sure if it was worth it because I wanted a special meal for my birthday but honestly I think the one with the fireworks viewing is and I wouldn't have known about it without you! Thank you DFB!
I'm booked in August. It's a birthday dinner for my wife and I was excited to get a reservation
Aww, what a sweet husband. I'm sure you'll make her feel like the classiest princess in the castle. Happy birthday :)
I’ve ate there once and the food is amazing but I suggest not going unless you have a dining plan because for 5 people it was around $350
My family and I went and the food was 🥴. Service wasn’t that great either. Cinderella waved to my daughter, and she along with the other kids loved it. My little girl felt so special when Cindy blew a kiss at her. The look in her eyes was priceless. That said…. Never again!
We ate there the morning after the Princess Half in 2020…I didn’t stop during the run for character stops (except one, Panchito), so CRT was a great way to get pictures with my medal and a whole gaggle of princesses. It was my first real race and worth commemorating, it did feel special. The most expensive avocado toast ever. I’m more than happy with my quick serve mickey waffles for breakfast, so I don’t need to do this one again.
The location is great, the decoration is amazing, but the food is ok. We went beginning of March 2021, so very limited princess interaction. Cinderella showed up roughly every 20-25 minutes. Also, we did not get a signature card...
Just noticed capacity at the parks was increased.
MK was full to capacity well into July 19th and later. Looked a second time yesterday, and MK was available early July.
Either a ton of people cancelled, or WDW increased capacity levels.
With California and NYS going strong to remove all restrictions, I have no doubt WDW will be back to 100% capacity late July.
Only if they can get their staff. They laid-off 30,000+ people and said they got about 80-90% to come back, I think?
Basically you're paying an expensive fee to eat in the castle. The food is probably Applebee's quality. I would skip this one especially since the admission cost is almost the same.
All food has been great and better than Applebee's.
Me personally, I want to do this but also I want to experience the full experience. I book my trip last year right when shut downs were happing. I was at Magic Kingdom the last day it was open. I also booked the breakfast to meet the characters at the place on the Boardwalk, but that day it was changed to costume characters, no Flynn, Ariel, Eric. I was SO DISAPPOINTED. But understand the reason why. Hey AJ, just to let you know the adults LOVE the Princesses too. I'm almost 40 and LOVE meeting them. Rather meet them than Mickey. Thats why I really want to experience this, I'll go alone so for me its ok to spend 75, because its just me. I don't have to pay for anyone else.
I visited it 2 years ago with my 3 yr old daughter, it is absolutely worth it. DO YOU GUYS KNOW IF THERE IS SOMETHING SIMILAR IN DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA?
Back in 2009 we went here for dinner. The fairy godmother came in with all the mice and the whole place started to sparkle and she went and sang to the birthday people. She waved her magic wand. It was magical
it's worth doing at least one time, I'd wait until all the princesses return before I'd book to get the full experience. As far as which option, I'd suggest Dinner. We've eaten here 2 or 3 times, however, one time it was during the fireworks show and even though we weren't next to the window, you could see the lights reflecting off the stained glass windows and hear them so that was really neat.
It's so weird....I'm surprising my 10 year old daughter and her two big brothers in January. First time staying on property and I'm so pumped up! Thank you AJ and Disney friends! 💗
Hope you have a great time! They will love it (well hopefully the boys too-sometimes it seems more girl-oriented)
I took my granddaughter who was about 9 at the time, about 7 years ago! I don't care if they served gummy bears for dinner, totally worth it! She was in heaven! The castle ambiance was magical! All of the princesses came by our table individually and spoke to her! One even sang a Disney song with her! Unbeatable experience! I would wait for all covid restrictions to lift first! You want to make sure all the princesses will be there and able to interact!
I thought it would be more tbh. Definitely want to do this one day
We were there mid-May this year. We are lucky enough to have been there a few times on previous trips when we had the dining plan. Definitely not worth it right now. No character interaction, no wands or wishing stars, overpriced for the quality of the food. If it is a once in a lifetime experience for you, I would wait until it is back to normal.
Several years ago, we opted for Akershus in Epcot instead and had a great time. We saw Aurora, and got a formal picture with her, and also Ariel, Snow White, and Jasmine. They came to our table a couple of times each and had wonderful interactions with the kids. Several of them even joked around with the adults. I have been to CRT as well and felt like the characters were not as reserved here. We felt more as if they were our friends. I've heard it said that the food isn't terrific, but having been to CRT, I'd say it was just as good.
Don’t recommend being there during fireworks if anyone in your party has wartime PTSD! Fireworks were fabulous but it felt like the castle was under siege.
Yes! Thank you! We don't do fireworks at all anywhere ever because our veteran family and friends have told us that fireworks scare the living bleep out of veterans! Crazy custom in the US, to "honor our veterans" by scaring them to death with flashbacks of their friends being killed before their eyes.
Whewww..glad I'm child free. The puppers is going to camp grandparents while mom and dad dine with Cindy.
Been there done that. It was great for us. Will I do it again, not for now. There are a lot of restaurants to eat at. We want to experience all of them. Love your videos. They help a lot.
I did this once, back in 2015 when I didn't know any better. I got the reservation almost by accident. I was checking and rechecking things (mostly for Be Our Guest) and checked CRT right after somebody canceled or something. I decided to go for it, foolishly thinking the price and the dining level would be... quiet. It wasn't. They aren't really prepared for single people, and the herald took one look at my last name and the Darth Vader suit t-shirt I was wearing and asked if he could just announce me as Lord Vader (I said yes).
I will say it was a memorable experience. I first had to fight my way through the line of people trying to eat there, which was mostly filled with people who were walk ups (they all ended up eating somewhere else). Some of them didn't speak English. I think the hostess was actually relieved I both had a reservation and was on-time (actually, probably a bit early, but I build in extra time to my plans).
It's not something I'm likely to do again (unless I have a date), but I enjoyed it more than the burger I got at that place in Tomorrowland.
I disagree about the food just being okay. This has been my consistent favorite dining option in the parks. I’ve gone on my last two trips and it is definitely a favorite for me.
Can you do a video on Disney World wedding packages???
I think it is if you have a kid who just loves the princesses (or if that's you, LOL)! Eating inside the castle is of course iconic, too. But food quality and the price just makes it tough for me to recommend ... Garden Grill, IMO, is the best character dining experience. But as long as you go in with the mindset that this is all for the full Disney Princess experience and not necessarily for the greatest food ever, the Castle is totally a must-do at least once for Disney fans!
I remember eating a pb and j back in 1989 at Disney World and seeing characters pose with us and sit next to us! Minnie and Chip and Dale were with me I guess this sort of thing doesn’t happen now because of lines.. but back then kids were really lucky I guess. Not sure If I’ve seen Snow White maybe princesses were only in certain places.
We went in 2019 and had a 7 year old princess obsessed daughter with us, so yes it was worth it to meet then all. Having said that, once is enough, we had the experience and it was great, the food was average, and the orange juice was flowing non stop, but we'll never need to go again.
Love your channel! Could you do one on all the must rides per park?
My husband and I went to CRT several years ago. It was a ton of fun, and our waiter was hilarious. I love the pictures I have of my sweetie with the various princesses.
We took the kids in 2019, and our 3 daughters had a lot of fun interacting with the princesses and quietly playing with the swords. Our youngest ‘stabbed herself’ and played dead when Jasmine came to our table. Because of course she did.
A great memory, but we probably won’t splash out again.
I didn't even know there was a restaurant inside the castle! A must do for me.
I haven't even watched the video.. but yes. The beef steak type thing is really nice AND you get to meet the princesses.... I mean, come on!
My family and I have never been able to get an adr for this in the past for our daughter. We used to eat at chef Mickeys, 1900 Park fair and the Crystal Palace. Back about five years ago, it was worth it. Now, with some restrictions and limited food choices and characters, I would not book a dining reservation here.
My wife and I have eaten there several times during our 23 visits. The food is just ok, but where else can you have dinner or lunch in Cinderella's castle? It was entirely worth it each time we have eaten there. We especially liked the clock mousse. On our last trip in 2018 we were seated right next to the window in the center back window overlooking Fantasyland. I would have paid extra for that location!
Never been to Disney World and love the princesses, but with that crazy price and mediocre food, I'm opting for Snow White's Artist Point for my character meal when I go! ❤
Coming from someone who is VERY budget minded typically, and can't spend 5 figures on a vacation...I still say if you have princess fans, when the characters can come back to the table and interact with you - DO IT. I've done it twice now with my daughters and then again with my daughters and nieces when we went with extended family and they are memories that are so very beautiful that the money, though hard to swallow when paying it, was hardly a thought in my mind during our trip. It didn't matter what else we "could have" spent the money on...the experience was awesome. Now...we are going again with another set of nieces in July and although they adore the princesses and have never been to Disney...we won't be doing CRT. I can justify the money when the kids would have magical 'meet the princesses' moments...but not when they're just waving at them from across the room.
When we come out of the meal here we came out and was ushered to the front of everyone waiting for the fireworks... It was awesome
I am a dad and I just had my first kid in 2020, a baby girl. Now I have an excuse to eat here 😂
I got engaged at the castle with the engagement package. I proposed when they brought out the glass slipper. I remember Cinderella and Prince Charming were there and announced when she said yes, congratulated, etc. While I would say it was memorable, I was so nervous that my memory is a bit fuzzy. The food was ok. I do recommend that any Disney fan do it at least once. We'll probably bring our daughter back there in a few years when she's old enough to remember it.
It’s so expensive! For a single Mom it’s not worth it. Like you said that’s another park ticket or day at the Disney resort. The only reason I tried to book CRT was my 3 year old wanted to go inside the castle and had the saddest face when told we couldn’t. It makes a Mama cry.
Will you do an updated video when the experiences back to normal? I heard it’s going to at the end of the month.
Thanks for this. January 2022 trip can’t wait. I agree with AJ this seems a bit pricey for the menu.
I did it for my daughter’s 5th birthday and aside from the princesses it was nothing special. We also ate at Akershus and the princesses were great, the food not so much. Save your money if possible. However The buffet with Cinderella and her stepsisters was AMAZING and had more food options for my daughter.
Did the proposal 11 years ago. Well worth it. It wasn’t insanely expensive and we still talk about it.