Cinderella’s Royal Table Review 2025: Is Dining in the Castle Worth It?

Hey, Disney fam! Let’s talk about the ultimate bucket list item for so many Walt Disney World visitors: dining inside the Cinderella Castle at Cinderella’s Royal Table. It’s the kind of fairytale experience dreams are made of, but with a royal price tag to match. So, the big question is: is it truly worth it?

I’m here to give you the full royal rundown on the characters, the food, and the magical atmosphere to help you decide if you should add this iconic restaurant to your must-do list for your 2025 or 2026 trip.

Cinderella’s Royal Table Important Info

• This is a table service character meal experience

• Located in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom

• You need a park ticket and park reservation for each guest

• Available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

• The cost to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table for Breakfast is $74 per Adult and $45 per Child (ages 3 to 9).

• The cost to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table for Lunch or Dinner is $88 per Adult and $52 per Child (ages 3 to 9).

• Reservations can be difficult to get for Cinderella’s Royal Table, especially for breakfast. Call or go online 60 days in advance for reservations. If staying at a Disney resort, call 60 days in advance and ask for availability during all days of your stay.

• A credit card number is required at time of booking and you will be charged the entire amount upon booking.

The Royal Welcome: What to Expect

The magic begins the moment you check in. You’re escorted into the Grand Hall, where you’ll meet and take photos with Cinderella herself. After this regal introduction, you’ll ascend a majestic spiral staircase (or take the gilded elevator) to the banquet hall above.

The dining room is breathtaking. With soaring stone archways, magnificent medieval flags, and stained-glass windows overlooking Fantasyland, you truly feel like you’ve stepped into a storybook. It’s an atmosphere that’s almost impossible to beat.

Side note: Be aware that just because you have a reservation does not mean you will not wait for your table. Due to the nature of this ‘experience’, you may end up waiting anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour (or so I heard). We waited about 20 minutes for our table.

Meet the Princesses

While Cinderella greets you downstairs, the main event upstairs is the rotation of visiting Disney Princesses. As you dine, princesses like Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine, and Snow White gracefully move through the dining room, stopping at each table for photos, autographs, and a quick chat.

Insider Tip: The interactions are wonderful, but they can be quick. Have your autograph books and cameras ready to go when you see a princess heading your way! This is one of the most efficient ways to meet several princesses at once without waiting in long lines in the park.

I found this room to be absolutely beautiful! With its plush tapestries, outfitted in red and purple velvet, and glowing with light coming through stained-glass castle windows. Yes, it’s a real-life fairytale! Now let’s talk about the food…but are you really here for the food? Honestly, probably not. It’s about the ambiance, characters, and the fact that you are inside the castle!

The Royal Menu: What’s the Food Like?

Cinderella’s Royal Table is a prix-fixe meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of the biggest perks? The price includes your basic beverages like coffee, tea, and soda, which isn’t always the case at Disney signature dining.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

• Breakfast (approx. $74/adult, $45/child) plus tax and gratuity: A classic American breakfast with pastries for the table and entrées like Quiche, Traditional Breakfast (scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon), and Shrimp and Grits. The Caramel Apple-stuffed French Toast is a fan-favorite!
• Lunch/Dinner (approx. $88/adult, $52/child) plus tax and gratuity: A multi-course affair.
  • Appetizers (Of the Court): Choose from options like Jumbo Shrimp, the Soup of the Day, or a Castle Salad.
  • Entrées (The King’s and Queen’s): The menu often features dishes like Filet Mignon, Lamb Chops, and a “Catch of the Day”.
  • Desserts (Finales): The signature dessert is “The Clock Strikes Twelve”—a decadent dark chocolate mousse.

Click to see the current menu options.

Is the food worth the price? Honestly, you are paying a significant premium for the location and the characters. The food is very good, but it’s not the absolute best culinary experience at Disney World. Think of it as a fantastic meal that comes with a priceless view and unforgettable memories.

Pro Tip: Although you pre-paid for your meals, any alcohol you order is billed after your meal. For those that have an annual pass, get them out. You can give it to your server and you will recieve a credit back to your credit card for the pass discount!

How to Snag a Reservation

This is one of the toughest reservations to get in all of Walt Disney World.

Pre-Payment Required: Unlike most Disney dining reservations which only require a credit card hold, you have to pay for your meal in full at the time of booking.

Book 60 Days Out: Be online or on the My Disney Experience app at 6:00 AM EST exactly 60 days before your desired date.

Be Flexible: Search for reservations on different days of your trip and at off-peak times (like a late lunch or early dinner).

The Verdict: Is Cinderella’s Royal Table Worth It?

You should dine here if:

• It’s your first visit, and you want that “quintessential Disney” experience.
• You have a major princess fan in your group.
• You are celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary.
• You want to meet multiple princesses in a comfortable, air-conditioned setting.

You might want to skip it if:

• You are on a tight budget.
• If you have very small children that don’t like to be confined to a table and are vocal about it, you may want to pass.
• Your primary focus is on gourmet food over atmosphere.
• No one in your party is particularly interested in meeting princesses.

I know we had a blast and enjoyed every minute! For certain people, Cinderella’s Royal Table should be on your ‘Must-Do’ list. It is a unique experience that you will never forget!

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Thanks for reading!

Xx Autumn