Hi Lauren!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question!
So, you’d like to dine at
Cinderella’s Royal Table and catch the
Happily Ever After fireworks? That sounds like an amazing plan to me!
In the summer,
Magic Kingdom Park fireworks usually start around 9:00 PM or later, so if you’re hoping to eat after the show, the timing wouldn’t really work out. But don’t worry! You can still create a magical evening by booking an 7:30 PM or earlier reservation. That way, you can enjoy a royal feast inside
Cinderella Castle before stepping out to watch Happily Ever After. Imagine finishing your meal just in time to see the fireworks light up the sky—it’s a pretty unforgettable way to end the night. Keep in mind that the area around the castle will be roped off shortly before the fireworks begin, so make sure to let your server know you'll be heading out to see the show!
Now, if you’re visiting in the fall, the fireworks typically kick off around 8:30 PM, making a 9:00 PM reservation the sweet spot. (I’m not sure exactly when the start time shifts, but you can check the showtimes for your dates with the
calendar on the official Walt Disney World website.) You’ll get to take in the full Happily Ever After experience—a dazzling mix of fireworks, music, and gorgeous projections on Cinderella Castle.
Then, as the park starts to wind down, you can head straight to Cinderella’s Royal Table for a relaxed, late-night dinner. There’s something really special about enjoying a delicious meal in the castle while the activity in the park quietly settles around you.
Either way, pairing the fireworks with a meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table makes for a night of Disney magic that you’ll remember long after the clock strikes midnight!
I hope this information is helpful, and you’re able to create the night of your dreams in Magic Kingdom Park.
Diane W.