Hiya Mike,
Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with your dining question. You are truly in for a royal treat at
Cinderella's Royal Table. Dining inside Cinderella Castle feels like stepping right into a fairy tale, surrounded by princess elegance, beautiful details, and delicious food fit for Disney royalty. And before you are even seated, you just might be greeted by someone very special from the kingdom.
So Mike, let’s hop right into your question. It is recommended that you arrive about 15 minutes before your reservation time. You can check in using the
My Disney Experience app once you are near the restaurant, or you can check in with the Cast Member at the host stand. During check-in, you can note any
food allergies, request a highchair or booster seat, if needed. I usually only arrive earlier than that if I am hoping for a reservation adjustment or trying to be seated near another party, both of which are subject to availability. Otherwise, 15 minutes works perfectly.
One very important royal planning tip is to allow plenty of travel time to get to the castle. I recommend giving yourself up to an hour and a half if you are traveling from elsewhere on Walt Disney World property, and even a bit longer if you are coming from off property. If you are driving to
Magic Kingdom, you will park at the Ticket and Transportation Center and then take the
monorail or ferry over. And if your family is anything like mine, little ones may want to stop and take in the views, peek out the windows, or follow the smell of popcorn along the way, so a little extra time goes a long way.
Mike, I hope you have an absolutely royal time dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table. I hope this helps answer your question. If anything else comes up while you are planning, please feel free to visit us again.
See ya real soon,
Christina