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We’ve blogged about dining at Be Our Guest – the other expensive restaurant inside the Magic Kingdom – and now we turn our gaze to Cinderella’s Castle and dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Cinderella’s Royal Table History:
Cinderella’s Royal Table opened its doors in October of 1971 under a very different name. Oddly, it was named King Stefan’s Banquet Hall after Sleeping Beauty’s father, although it was located within Cinderella Castle with the Sleeping Beauty Castle being in Disneyland.
This was due to the fact that Disney Imagineers wanted to give it a regal name. Since Cinderella’s father was unnamed (as was her husband, Prince Charming’s, royal father) and there were no well-known characters that met the royal criteria, the restaurant was named after Sleeping Beauty’s father, King Stephan.
It was not until April 28, 1997, after being open almost 26 years, that it was renamed to Cinderella’s Royal Table, ending the confusion of its name.
We like this restaurant better for lunch than for an overly-long dinner. Breakfast is the best meal that they serve here and we recommend that meal.
We also wish that the food was a little lighter in keeping with a mid-day meal and hot, hot, hot and humid Florida days. All the entrees served are very heavy and very calorie dense.
Disney should consider a more “California”-inspired menu for lunch! More salads, more sandwiches (club), more meals < 700 calories.
Note: Reservations are taken for Cinderella’s Royal Table 180 days out. THEY ARE VERY HARD TO GET! If you’re celebrating a special event or occasion, make your dining reservation as soon as you make your travel plans!
View of Fantasyland outside the windows.
Dine with Disney Princesses inside Cinderella Castle during this one-of-a-kind Fairytale Dining experience.
Cinderella makes your acquaintance in the majestic Grand Hall, before you ascend a spiral staircase to the banquet hall above.
Dine in a storybook setting surrounded by soaring stone archways, majestic medieval flags and spectacular stained-glass windows overlooking Fantasyland. During your time inside the castle, visit with classic Disney Princesses.
Tiaras and glittering gowns are optional, although young guests are encouraged to dress up for the occasion.
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Breakfast Menu: RECOMMENDED
Menu Date: 11/2019
Breakfast daily from 8:00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
Adult Price: $72.90
Child Price (ages 3 – 9): $43.33
Prices vary by season and include tax and gratuity.
Two Table Service credits are required per person for those on the Disney Dining Plan. Allergy-Friendly menus available upon request
Characters: Cinderella, Ariel, Princess Aurora, and Snow White
Appetizers of the Court
Pastry Plate – Assorted Breakfast Pastries
Entrées Royale (choose one)
Traditional Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, and Potatoes
Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast – Decadent French Toast stuffed with sweet Cream Cheese, baked with Spiced Apples drizzled with Caramel Sauce and served with Bacon
Royal Avocado Toast – Multigrain Toast, Plant-based Eggs and Cheese, Avocado, Radish, and Jalapeños
Beef Tenderloin and Egg – Potatoes and Cheese Frittata with Broccolini, Boursin® Cheese Sauce, and Chive Oil
Shrimp and Grits – Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits, Tomato Jam, Fried Egg, Buttered Shrimp, and Garlic Baguette
Baked Quiche – Goat Cheese, Spinach, and Mushroom Quiche with a dollop of Goat Cheese Cream served with Arugula and Roasted Bell Peppers
Kids’ Entrées
Egg White Frittata – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Scrambled Egg – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Fruit and Seed Oatmeal – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Waffle – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Assorted cold cereals – Served with Milk, choice of two (2) Selections, and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Yogurt Parfait
Home Fries
Bacon
Seasonal Fruit
Turkey Sausage
Pork Sausage
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Lunch and Dinner Menu
Menu Date: 11/2019
Lunch is served daily from 11:40 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Dinner is served daily from 4:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Adult Price: $91.58
Child Price (ages 3 – 9): $54.52
Prices vary by season and include tax and gratuity.
Two Table Service credits are required per person at Cinderella’s Royal Table for those on the Disney Dining Plan. Allergy-Friendly menus available upon request
Character Appearances: Cinderella, Ariel, Princess Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, and Snow White. Princes vary at each meal.
Appetizers of the Court (choose one)
Soup of the Day
Charcuterie Plate– assorted cured meats, cheeses, and other specialty selections of the castle for your enjoyment
Castle Salad – Hearty Mixed Greens, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Riesling-marinated Golden Raisins, Pink Lady Apples, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Seared Scallop – Sea Scallop, Lemon-scented English Peas, Roasted Mushrooms, and a Parmesan Mousse
Entrees Royale (Choice of One)
Seared Pork Rib Chop – Creamy Cauliflower Mousse, Ham Hock Hoppin’ John, and Yuzu Citrus Dressing
Protein Bowl – Choice of Beef, Chicken, or Plant-based Protein – Farro Wheat, Red Quinoa, Toasted Hazelnuts, and a Grain Mustard-Herb Dressing
Chickpea Panisse – Crispy Chickpeas Panisse, Tomato Jam, Roasted Carrots, Chermoula-spiced Garbanzos, and Chive Powder
Roasted All-Natural Chicken Breast – Pan-roasted Chicken and Fingerling Potatoes with Haricot Verts and Spinach in a Leek-Mustard Cream Sauce
Tenderloin of Beef – Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Celery Root Mash, Seasonal Vegetables, and Sauce Bordelaise
Chef’s Fish of the Day – On Cinderella’s request, the Royal Chef has prepared a delectable dish to showcase the Kingdom’s Freshest Fish
Finales
The Clock Strikes Twelves – Dark Chocolate Mousse served with a Raspberry Coulis
Lemon Sorbet – Garnished with Blueberries, a No Sugar Added Dessert
Jaq & Gus – Whipped Cheesecake with Seasonal Flavors and Garnishes
Peanut Butter Cake – Peanut Sponge Cake, Salted Caramel, Milk Chocolate Cream, Candied Peanuts, and Banana Sorbet
Kids’ Appetizers
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Bite-sized Cheddar Cheese and Grapes
Garden Salad – with Fat-free Ranch Dressing
Sliced Apples
Kids’ Entrées
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Turkey Pot Pie – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Roasted Chicken Leg – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Seared Fish of the Day – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Chicken Nuggets – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Beef Tenderloin – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Macaroni and Cheese – Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Seasonal Vegetables
Rice Pilaf
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Corn
Kids’ Desserts
Build-Your-Own-Cupcake – Vanilla Cupcake with Cinderella’s Blue Icing and decorations to garnish your Royal Dessert
Seasonal Sorbet
Yogurt Parfait
Beverages of the Court
Soft Drinks
Coffee
Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Hot Cocoa
Minute Maid Apple Juice
Minute Maid Orange Juice
Minute Maid Light Lemonade Punch
1% Milk
Chocolate Milk
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Interested in seeing what the upper rooms look like in the Cinderella Castle?
Our friend has taken a tour of the Cinderella Castle Suite!
See more photos: Touring the Cinderella Castle Suite at the Magic Kingdom
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Have a magical day!
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