Hi there, A!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney! Dining with royalty is a wonderful way to spend your Most Magical holiday. Cinderella Castle is home to the perfect place to do that:
Cinderella's Royal Table.
Guests staying at Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels have to scan their room keys (in various forms like MagicBands+, physical ticket, etc.) at the entrance of each attraction during Extended Evening Hours. Although this may not be the case at table-service restaurants, I would recommend that you err on the side of caution because Cinderella's Royal Table is a prepaid experience. All in all, Extended Evening Hours are reserved for qualifying Guests.
Keep checking the
My Disney Experience App and the Walt Disney World Resort website for advance dining reservations that are during normal park hours. The reservations for Cinderella's Royal Table are difficult to grab, but it's not impossible. Even check on the days leading up to your grand evening.
AN EXTRA GEM: You can also dine with Cinderella and other magical characters at 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa if you can't find a reservation at the nearby Magic Kingdom Park. The environment is still fit for royalty and you'll be immersed in story that will aim to make your wishes come true. (And you must try the Strawberry Soup!)
I'm sending pixie dust your way, A! I hope that you have the BEST time at Cinderella's Royal Table. The Disney Princesses await you! If you have any other Disney planning questions,
revisit us here at planDisney.
Magic always,
LeAndra