Hiya William!
Thank you so much for stopping by planDisney with your dining question. Oh, you are in for such a royal treat at
Cinderella’s Royal Table. Dining inside
Cinderella Castle truly feels like stepping into your own fairy tale. My girls absolutely adore it when the princesses come to the table and greet them like true royalty. The sparkle in their eyes says it all. Be sure to have your cameras ready and autograph books open because those princess moments turn into forever memories.
Now, William, let’s wave our royal wand and jump right into your question. You will have no trouble entering
Magic Kingdom for your dining reservation, even if the park has not officially opened yet. I would recommend arriving at the park entrance at least 30 minutes early. When you arrive at the entrance, you will typically see Cast Members holding signs for Guests with advanced dining reservations. Simply show them your reservation confirmation, and they will guide you exactly where you need to go.
I do recommend arriving a bit early to allow for travel time. If you are driving, you will park at the Transportation and Ticket Center and then take the
monorail or ferryboat to Magic Kingdom. Both options are magical in their own way, but they do add a little extra time to your journey.
If you are staying at a Disney Resort hotel, transportation typically begins about 45 minutes before park opening. Guests staying on property may enter the park 30 minutes early for
Early Theme Park Entry, so buses, boats, and monorails can be busy first thing in the morning. I always suggest checking the transportation schedule at your resort and giving yourself a little extra time so you can arrive relaxed and ready for your royal feast.
William, I hope this helps put your mind at ease and gets you even more excited to dine like Disney royalty inside Cinderella Castle. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to visit us again.
See you real soon,
Christina