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Cinderella's Royal Table (MK)
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Who: The Dunns (me - 38, DH - 34, DS - 6, DD - 4
Where: CRT, Breakfast
When: Tuesday a.m., 2008
What: 2 adults, 2 kids breakfast
Approximate Price of Entrees: I paid for this in advance so I
don't remember (and this is a good thing because the food totally
wasn't worth it)
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5.0. Its the CASTLE!
Okay for Children: absolutely
Okay for Couples: sure
Be Sure to Try: Taking pictures of an empty Fantasyland from the 2nd
floor. Also take plenty of pictures in front of the castle (solo,
with family, next to Walt's statue, etc.) with no people around. I
just had to think that part of the price of the meal was getting
access to MK before the rest of the world and taking near deserted
pictures of the park. It was magical.
General tips: If you have kids, make sure they dress up for the
pictures. We dressed our daughter up as Cinderella and our son was
in his Mickey Mouse costume. It was adorable.
TheMouseForLess tips: Pay when you book 180 days out so that cost is
already out of the way well before your trip. Made it feel like
a "free" meal for us.
Extra Comments: We were on the DDP but didn't use it for this meal
because it was 2 credits.
Who: Linda N, DS (age 13), DD (age 11), Caroline W and her DD (age 9)
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table Dinner
When: January 26, 2008, right before Pirate and Princess Party at MK
What: Three Prime Rib dinners and Two Pork Tenderloin
meals. One bowl of corn and crab chowder, a spring roll (sort of a
strong ginger-y taste) an Applewood Bacon Salad and Castle Salads
w/raspberry viniagrette.
Approximate Price of Entrees: I really don't know! Podium said it
was $49.99 for the adult dinner. Caroline had the reservation and we
went over to meet her at the Contemporary. (I've helped her with
about three Disney trips.) The kids were getting along really well
and they had the reservation they could not cancel without penalty.
We tagged along up to the podium and were ready to not go in if they
could not accommodate. When she checked in it turns out that Disney
booked for three instead of two, and three people sit at a larger
table than two. It wasn't hard for the restaurant to accommodate.
The fact that they closed early due to the Pirate and Princess Party
also probably worked in our favor. They had the dining plan but were
planning on paying out of pocket, and I have a DDE card. My total
for three people was $129.49 ($43.16 each including tax and tip.) The
server used the DDE card for the entire table so Caroline ended up
with a nice discount as well.
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!) 5.0. Its the
Castle!
Food: 4.5 - surprisingly it was quite good. My prime rib was medium
well, just like I requested. It had a cabernet sauce which was quite
good--just not enough of it. Had we not been chatting so much I
would have ordered more sauce. DD polished off her pork tenderloin
(but skipped the mushrooms, which had a sweet sauce). DS pretty much
ate everything on his plate except for the potatoes (which were also
really good.) Caroline's DD also did a darn good job on that big
piece of beef. Desserts are a bit pedestrian for such a grand meal
though. Not even a creme brulee on the menu. LOL (Creme brulee is
everywhere at Disney!) There was a chocolate buckle with cream
cheese (was just a muffin with a filling), poached pear, and
raspberry sorbet. I had the chocolate buckle which was good but
nothing to rave about, DD had the pear which she enjoyed (but the
pear was really small)and Caroline had the sorbet (which she didn't
really eat.) Caroline's DD had the best dessert of all though: a
bowl of vanilla ice cream with a chocolate crown on it.
Service: 5.0. Cheerful and happy server who had been with
Disney for quite a child in various roles in the company. Knew the
menu and the venue.
Atmosphere: 5.0. Its the CASTLE!
Okay for Children: Uh, yeah.
Its THE CASTLE.!
Okay for Couples: You bet. This is probably among the best places for couples.
Be Sure to Try: It was all good. At least the stuff that came to our
table was good. The cinnamon butter with the pretzel bread was odd
though.
General tips: There are NO CHARACTERS in the dining room signing
autographs. Cinderella is in the lobby and she poses for photos and
signs books. There is a show during the dinner time where Suzy and
Perla arrive and dance around the tables. Then the Fairy Godmother
comes in and sings a bit and recognizes events. It really was quite
nice and classy and the show just added to the special atmosphere of
being in the castle.
TheMouseForLess tips: Absolutely nothing "For Less" about this meal. At
two credits on the dining plan, and fifty bucks per adult plate, its
a big budget-buster. This was totally unplanned and impulsive (I
never spend this much on food in two days at Disney) but since it
sort of fell in my lap with my Disney friend I decided to take the
plunge and go. After all, its THE CASTLE!!! I've probably done the
breakfast four or five times and feel rushed in there. But the
dinner was a very classy affair. The food was quite good.
Extra Comments: Arrive early, and dress up for photos. As part of
your dinner package you receive a really nice photo of the family
with Cinderella (who sits in the lobby) and four 4x6 photos. They're
in a souvenier folder. Girls get a wand and boys get a sword.
So my short and cheap trip is no longer cheap... but would YOU turn
down a meal in the castle if it sort of fell into your lap? We had
to eat, and its only money. Hadn't been in the castle in a while and
had never done the dinner. Was "worth it" to me to do this meal even
though it was not anywhere close to being in the plan.
Who: Dunn Family (Jason - 32, Leslie Ann - 37, Charles - 4 and Maddie - 2)
Where: CRT - Dinner Feast
When: Wednesday 3/8/06
What: Dinner - fixed price meal. Appetizers: Corn crab chowder, veggie
spring roll, cheese/veggies/apples with ranch for dipping (for kids);
entrees: roasted pork loin over cheese risotto; prime rib (medium rare)
with scalloped potatoes; plain ziti pasta for infant (free); baked ziti
with meat sauce (child's meal); dessert: blueberry crumble with lemon ice
cream; chocolate cake with raspberry sauce; sundaes for the kids
Approximate Price of Entrees: $115 (including discount for DDE card, AND
having one child eat free) PRICE INCLUDED TIP, AND PHOTO PKG WITH
CINDERELLA - THIS WAS REALLY A GREAT DEAL
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4
Service: 4.5
Atmosphere: 5+++
Okay for Children: Absolutely!!!
Okay for Couples: Yes - but be prepared to see LOTS of little princesses
running around!
Be Sure to Try: Both of our apps were wonderful. We loved the corn/crab
chowder (a little kick to it) and the veggie spring roll. The other app
was the BLT salad, and personally I thought it looked a little "ordinary" so
we didn't go for that - you can get that kind of thing anywhere. Hubby
thought the pork was a little tough, and my slab of prime rib was SO VERY
HUGE I couldn't finish it (and I can usually finish most anything.) I gave
extra to hubby, and he couldn't even finish it. So... come hungry.
I was very disappointed with the desserts - would call them "ordinary" at
best. Of the desserts we had, the Lemon ice cream was the best. I thought
the chocolate mousse cake was very ordinary, and we didn't end up finishing
that either.
General tips: Use DDE card, and request to sit next to the window so you
can see the sunset over Fantasyland. We were by the elevator, which was
fine - but we were in the traffic flow. Fairy Godmother comes out and does
this big routine and interacts with everyone seated on the floor, so if you
want that, request to be seated on the floor. Personally, I would prefer
being by the stained glass windows.
Also, I think everyone automatically thinks of "Breakfast" when they think
of CRT - and we got dinner ressies for 4 like TWO WEEKS OUT! So - don't
overlook doing dinner, because it was really a nice thing. Our ressies were
at 5:50, so it worked out that we were finished about 20 minutes before
Wishes started.
TheMouseForLess tips: The prime rib was HUGE. Also, use DDE card and tell them
this when you make ressies. They didn't ask for my # over the phone - but I
did have to show the card when I got there. One GOOD thing about this is
that you have to pay for this meal at the time you order (and it includes
tip!), so it is a nice feeling to know that you show up, eat, and you aren't
even worried about the bill, or how much you are spending because it is
already paid for. That was a major plus with the budget.
Extra Comments: We had to wait about 15 minutes to be photographed with
Cinderella! We had our daughter in a cute dress, but lots of girls were
DECKED OUT in FRESH cindy outfits - like their parents had a bag at the park
just for the dress. Also they had crown, shoes, bows in hair, etc. -
something to keep in mind if you are into that. I thought having her in a
cute dress would have been enough, but she was just in awe seeing all of the
other little princesses walking around. The photos we got were GREAT and
are normally priced around $26 at other character buffets (like Chef Mickey
or Restaurantosaurus) so if you think about the price of this, minus
discount for DDE and the fact that pictures are included, this was really a
great deal.
Who: Riordan Family - dh, myself, dd-7, ds-6
Where: Cinderellas Royal Table, Magic Kingdom
When: January 22, 2006
What: Breakfast - All you can eat, served at the table.
Approximate Price of Entrees: DDP - would have paid approx. $100
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 3 - we really weren't into the food they had. Eggs, some bacon, sausage, a fruit filled pastry, etc. It was decent, just not our style.
Service: 5! Our waiter was hysterical! He really made it fun for my son - who was complaining about getting kissed by all the princesses!
Atmosphere: 5 - wonderful! A true fairytale setting.
Okay for Children: Yes
Okay for Couples: Yes
General tips: MUST have ADRs. Get there a little bit early so you can get in line for the pictures with Cinderella as soon as possible -before the line gets unbearable.
TheMouseForLess tips: DDP
Extra Comments: The picture we received was priceless! A great memory.
Who: Anderson Family
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table
When: Jan 22 2006
What: Lunch - kid's appetizer of fruits and cheese, Adult's tasting plate(good stuff), Kids chicken strips and pretzel dogs, Major Domo's pie and Pork Tenderloin
Approximate Price of Entrees: used DDP (would have cost about $130
with tax and tip)
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: YES, lots of princess interaction
Okay for Couples: Yes, wonderful atmoshphere and decor
Be Sure to Try: adult sampler very good, Major Domo pie is very good
General tips: Make ADR asap! There is a restroom in the lobby great
for changing little princesses into their dresses. The veiw from
tables by the windows is the best!!!!!!
Extra Comments: Loved celebrating my Bday , got us a
great seat with a view and a bit more attention fro kid's from
characters! Not sure if we will return at 2TS credits though.
Who: The Titus Family
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table (Magic Kingdom / Fantasyland)
When: 12/11/2005
What: breakfast - standard plated breakfast (eggs, sausage, bacon, danish, fruit)
Approximate Price of Entrees: adult $17.99 child $9.99
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure to Try: nothing stood out
General tips: HAVE to make that seating as early as possible! Try to get in before the park opens!!
Extra Comments: Beautiful restaurant! If you get a seating before the park opens, be sure to take castle pics! There's no crowds in the pics!!! The downside? Our service was terribly slow and the food was no longer warm. :( Sadly, the princesses seemed very rushed and breezed by the tables. On the up side, we saw Cinderella, Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Fairy Godmother, Belle, Snow White, and Mary Poppins.
Who: Angela G. and family Angela, Allan(dh), William(ds)
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table breakfast-Magic Kingdom
When: 10/3/2005
What: Breakfast 8:19am- 2-Adults Breakfast, 1 child Breakfast
Approximate Price of Entrees: total 80.16 with tax and tip
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4
Service: 3 or server was not very attentive
Atmosphere: 5 in the castle, 1 for character interaction
Okay for Children: Our son loves the princesses but they did not spend any
time to talk to him. It was take a quick picture only with the child and
then they left just a hello and nothing else. How disappointing for a little
boy who adores the princesses but would never admit it to his friends.
Okay for Couples: Yes, but I think it is best left for kids since it is so
hard to get.
Be Sure to Try: Nothing was all that great to eat here but maybe I just
expected more.
General tips: Maybe encourage the princesses to interact a bit more. For
speaking characters they interacted less than the non speaking characters we
encountered at meals.
TheMouseForLess tips: You can eat as much as you want so ask for seconds of
anything you need if you can find your server.
Extra Comments: I didn't feel this place was worth the hype. We would not
go back for breakfast but dinner was good.
Who: Angela G. and family Angela, Allan(dh), William(ds)
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table
When: 10/1/2005
What: Dinner 9:20pm--appetizers- Shrimp and Mussels 8.00, Caesar Salad 5.00
Dinner- Holiday Cut Prime Rib 28.00, lamb Shank 24.00, dessert-Crme Brule
6.00, Chocolate cake 6.00, Kids Clay Castle 4.99 drinks-2 cups of coffee
2.19
Approximate Price of Entrees: total 86.67 with tax plus 4.99 for extra kids
clay castle dessert
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes, how awesome to eat in a castle.
Okay for Couples: Yes, romantic we even got to share in a man asking for his
girlfriend to marry him. They sat them right by the window and afterward
they got to watch the fireworks outside. To think my husband asked me to
marry him while driving in the car. Hopefully, my son learned how to get
engaged in a romantic way. lol
Be Sure to Try: My son and I loved the Prime Rib and my husband loved the
Lamb. The chocolate cake was awesome and my son had fun with building his
own castle out of his dessert.
General tips: These meals were huge for us and we took our desserts to go
in styrofoam boxes.
TheMouseForLess tips: Look around at everything. Don't miss Cinderella's mouse
up in the rafters downstairs in the waiting room. Cinderella was in the
waiting area for pictures as well. The Holiday cut of prime rib was not on
the menu but when the waitress heard I was splitting it with my son she
offered the bigger cut. It was huge.
Extra Comments: The food was great and so was the service. I will never
forget the engagement we saw.
Who: The King Family Myself (38), DD (8), DSIL (42)
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table @ Magic Kingdom
When: Sunday, 9/25/05
What: Lunch - Appetizer Platter; 2 Major Domos; KM Mac & Marinara; Blueberry
Buckle Cobbler with lemon ice cream and finished with creme fraiche; The Royal Crown Sundae
Approximate Price of Entrees: A $23.99; C $12.99
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure to Try: Major Domo's Favorite Pie was wonderful! So were
the desserts.
General tips: The atmosphere here is wonderful!
Extra Comments: Total cost w/ Tax & Tip: would have cost $74.67
Who: Judy NYC
Where: Cinderella Royal Table
When: August 31, 2005
What: Lunch
Approximate Price of Entrees: $74.09 (2 adults and 1 child with
tax/tip)
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 3 - We did not really care for the lunch selections. DD
however did like the Pretzel dog
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure to Try: I guess for kids Pretzel dogs, DD is picky and she
loved this
Extra Comments: The princesses make the rounds to your table, I was
feeling a little off today and did not get good photos, but DD still
had a good time
Who: The Revis Family- (me) Karen 34, DH William 38, DS Matthew 11, DD
Maeghann 10, DS Mason 8, DS Mackay 6, DS Malone 2
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table for Dinner
When: August 11, 2005
What: Dinner
Approximate Price of Entrees: Shrimp & Mussels appetizer $8.00, Seafood
eggroll appetizer $8.00, Queen cut prime rib $23.00, King cut prime rib $26.00, 1 kids Mac & Cheese $2.49, (2) kids chicken skewer meals $11.98, (2) kids prime
rib meals $20.00, (3) kids clay castle desserts $14.97, slipper dessert $10.00,
2 crown sundaes $9.98. Total with DDE discount of 20% of $26.88 was $114.54
plus tip
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5
Service: 3. This time our service was not that great. Any other time I
would have rated it a 5.
Atmosphere: 5- come on- it's the castle!!!
Okay for Children: Most definitely yes!
Okay for Couples: yes
Be Sure to Try: The Prime rib is wonderful!
General tips: An ADR is an absolute must for any meal in the castle
TheMouseForLess tips: Make sure to use your DDE card
Extra Comments: They have this wonderful dessert called the slipper. It is
SO good! I know, it was $10, but talk about wonderful! It is an actual white
chocolate slipper that is completely filled with chocolate mousse. To die
for...
Who: The Hicks FamilyMe, DH, DD5
Where: Cinderella's Royal Table
When: August 11, 2005
What: Character Breakfast
Approximate Price of Entrees: Plated meal with typical breakfast
fare and stuffed French toast. Total for 2 adults, 1 child, tax and
tip, $72.00
Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Okay for Children: Yes, especially Princess Lovers
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure to Try: Stuffed French toast. Yummy!
General tips: ADR's are a must. Even though the servers and characters seam staged (like they are programmed), it was easy for us to take our time and enjoy the food, and the view! Incredible.
TheMouseForLess tips: I can't say enough about the Dining Plan. We are a family that prefers sitting to eat, rather then eating on the run. And one major goal was to meet as many characters as possible. The Dining Plan is the only way to go in our case!
Extra Comments: We got the coveted 8am reservations and were done before the park opened. But the walk to the castle without anyone in the park was terrific! Also, if I had to do this over, I wouldn't make the reservations for our first day in the park. I think we would have enjoyed the view and time more, rather then feeling like we needed to get into the park as soon as possible.
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