There are a few special touches that Disney includes in the price of the package at Cinderella's Royal Table. But, they also offer a few extras that you can add to make the experience just that much more magical.
If you have a reservation, you have secured it in one of two ways. Either you have indicated you will be using 2 dining credits per person from your Disney Dining Plan to pay for this experience, and provided a credit card number as a guarantee at the time of booking, or you paid in full with a credit card when the reservation was made.
If you planned on using dining credits, you can still change your mind and pay out of pocket when you arrive for your reservation. If you paid out of pocket, and wish to use dining credits instead, you can do this as well. This change is just a little more complicated, however. We suggest you let your server know either choice as soon as you sit down, so that you aren’t delayed when you are ready to leave.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are a fixed price, all you can eat meal. Some items, namely adult beverages and special deserts, are available for an additional charge. Tax and Gratuity are included.
Reviews for the food at Cinderella's Royal Table range from sublime to disappointing. The same can be said for every Walt Disney World restaurant! At the least, please remember that you are not here for the food. This is the experience of a life time for your children, and that is what this meal is all about.
Included in your reservation is the opportunity to purchase a photo package. When you arrive at the restaurant, Cinderella will usually welcome you to her castle in the lobby. At that time, she will pose for photos taken by a PhotoPass photographer, and sign autographs. She will not join you upstairs.
If you have purchased Memory Maker, there is no additional charge for these photos. Guest who have not purchased Memory Maker will have the opportunity to purchase their photos via their My Disney Experience accounts.
At some point during your meal they may perform a “Wishing Ceremony”. Princes are all brought a plastic sword and Princesses are brought a magic wand. They are each given a blue “wishing star”. When the ceremony begins, Princes and Princesses close their eyes, making a wish, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! When you look up to the ceiling all of the lights twinkle momentarily. You’re allowed to keep the wand, sword, and wishing star.
The Royal Guests
Although special ceremonies and practices come and go at Cinderella's Royal Table, generally, each princess is formally announced with a little of her story as she enters the dining room. Remember, with the exception of Cinderella (it is her house, after all!) specific princesses are never guaranteed. Sometimes, in addition to the princesses, the Fairy Godmother, the mice Perla and Suzy, and even the Step sisters have been reported to be present. So please-- never promise a princess to your child. You just can’t know who will be there.
Each Royal Guest will stop at your table and briefly visit with your family, pose for a few pictures, and sign autographs. Please be prepared. Have your autograph books out, pens handy, camera set up, and an idea of the pose you’d like already in your mind. And, do keep in mind those half eaten plates in front of you. If you want this to be a special photo, maybe move those things out of the way.
The Glass Slipper or a Royal Crown Dessert
For an additional fee, a truly magical dessert can be special ordered – a white or dark chocolate “glass” slipper, filled with a decadent chocolate mousse or white cream, served on top of an angel food cake “pillow”. If you are not given a choice between white and chocolate when you call in your special order, ask!
Raspberry coulis and fresh berries accent the plate, which can also be personalized with “Happy Birthday”, “Congratulations”, or “Will you Marry Me?” The message is limited only by your own imagination!
For His Royal Highness, a white
chocolate “crown”, also filled with chocolate mousse is available.
Special orders for slippers and crowns must be placed at least 48 hours in advance via Disney’s Cake Hotline at 407-827-2253. Note that the Disney Dining Plan does not apply to this dessert. Current pricing is $15.00 plus tax plus mandatory 18% tip.
Adding Special Packages
Celebrating a special occasion? Disney can help you make your celebration fit for royalty. Some of the unique opportunities they offer are Proposal Packages, engraved Glass Slippers and Royal Birthday packages. You can discuss your special event by contacting
Disney Floral & Gifts, calling (407) WDW-GIFT or emailing wdw.crt.special.events@disney.com.
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