Cinderella’s Royal Table is the only place where you can dine inside Cinderella Castle itself, the centerpiece of Magic Kingdom. You enter through the castle’s grand hall, climb a winding staircase, and take your seat in a medieval banquet hall with stained-glass windows, heraldic banners and views across Fantasyland. Along the way, Disney princesses stop by each table. For many families, it’s the meal they plan the whole trip around.
| Location | Cinderella Castle, Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom |
| Service type | Table service, fixed-price character dining |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Characters | Cinderella plus other Disney princesses (lineup varies) |
| Price range | $$$$ (fixed price per person; check current pricing) |
| Reservations | Essential. Book up to 60 days ahead |
| Payment | Charged when you book |
| Best for | Princess fans and special celebrations |
The experience
Your visit begins in the castle foyer, where you can pose for a photo with Cinderella before heading upstairs. The dining room sits on the second floor, and window tables overlook Fantasyland and the carrousel. During the meal, other princesses make their way around the room, stopping at each table to chat, sign autographs and pose for pictures. The exact lineup changes over time, but it usually includes a few of the classic princesses.
Kids often receive a small keepsake, and the cast members lean into the royal theme by addressing guests as lords and ladies, princes and princesses.
What to eat
Every meal is a fixed-price menu. Breakfast is served as a shared platter of hearty morning favorites plus an entrée. Lunch and dinner include an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert. Recent menus have included dishes like braised beef, seafood and a vegetarian option, along with a kids’ menu. Wine and beer are available at lunch and dinner.
Tips for dining
- Book the moment reservations open. Tables are limited and it’s one of the hardest reservations at Walt Disney World.
- Pick breakfast for the best value. You get the same castle and the same princess visits, often at a lower price than dinner.
- Arrive early for the photo. Check in a little ahead of time so you’re not rushing the meet with Cinderella.
- Watch the fireworks from a window. Late dinner reservations can overlap with the nighttime show, but views from the room vary, so don’t count on it.
Is it worth it?
For young princess fans or a milestone celebration, it’s hard to beat eating inside the castle. The food is good rather than spectacular, and it isn’t cheap. What you’re really paying for is the setting and the characters, and on both counts it delivers. If you’d like Pooh and friends instead, The Crystal Palace on Main Street is a more relaxed character meal.
Featured Photo: Ceiling at Cinderella’s Royal Table | Walt Disney World Resort by JeffChristiansen, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr.
