Are you thinking of dining at Cinderella's Royal Table in Magic Kingdom? Yes you really can dine inside Cinderella's Castle in Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Cinderella's Royal Table is the most popular restaurant in the whole of Walt Disney World. You have to plan far ahead to snag Advance Dining Reservations. But is this Disney character dining experience really worth it? Use this guide to work out if you really want to dine with Cinderella in her castle.

If you want to dine at Cinderella's Royal Table you really do have to make Advance Dining Reservations. You can make these either online or by calling 407 WDW DINE up to 90 days ahead.

Walt Disney World hotel resort guests can call 90 days ahead and make bookings for the first 10 days of their stay. So you do have an advantage if you are a Disney hotel guest.

Disney has introduced a new online restaurant reservation system. You make Disney Advance Dining Reservations online at Disney World Restaurants This is an excellent website with many Disney restaurant menus listed. If your first choice isn't available then the site will make suggestions of alternatives.

This is the most popular Disney World restaurant. You must make reservations as early as possible.

What if you don't get reservations? It can sometimes be worth trying again as cancellations do happen. Sometimes you may even strike it lucky and get a walk in. But don't rely on either of these methods - if you want to get in you really are going to have to book within minutes of the tables being available. There are only 130 tables and they often go within 2 minutes of being released. Yes I did say 2 minutes!

This is a Disney Signature Dining Experience. What this means is if you are using the Disney Dining Plan this will use up 2 table service credits.

When you make your ADR your credit card details will be taken. If you are going to cancel then make sure that you do it no later than 24 hours before the time of the reservation or your credit card will be charged for the full amount.

Cinderella's Royal Table is a photo package dining experience. What is this? The price of the meal also includes a photo with one of the characters.

When you arrive at the restaurant you will be shown into the lobby and a photo of your party will be taken. During your meal the photo print will be delivered to your table. The photo package is four 4x6 prints and one 6x8 print of your photo, as well as one 6x8 print of Cinderella Castle in a Cinderella photo holder. Each party of 1 to 4 guests will get one photo package,5 to 8 guests will receive two packages.

Which characters are at Cinderella's Royal Table?

Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother are usually in attendence. Princess Belle, Princess Aurora and Snow White are often there too. As with all Disney character dining experiences the cast does change so always call ahead to check who will be there on the day.

Cinderella's Once Upon a Time Breakfast

Served at Cinderella's Royal Table each day from 8:00am - 11:15am

The meal is served family style. A selection of the usual breakfast favorites are brought to your table. There are unlimited soft beverages and hot coffee and tea. Coffee and espresso are available for an extra charge.

Fairytale Lunch at Cinderella's Royal Table

Lunch is served from noon to 3pm daily.The cost is $37.99 for an Adult and $24.99 for a child aged 3 to 9. Tax and Gratuity are not included

Your lunch includes Appetizer,Entree and Dessert and select beverages.

There is plenty of choice on the menu and entree favorites include Pan Seared Salmon, Pork Tenderloin and Major Domo's Favorite Pie. There is also a Children's menu available.

Dreams Come True Dinner

The cost of dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table Restaurant is $42.99 for Adults and $26.99 for Children aged 3 to 9. Tax and Gratuity are not included.

The price includes Appetizer, Entree and Dessert with unlimited non specialty hot and cold beverages.

Favorites include Roast Lamb Chops, Lavender Chicken and Cheese Tortellini.

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