Hi, there!
Welcome to planDisney, Danielle. I'm so happy you stopped by and even happier to hear you're planning a
Walt Disney World Resort vacation! It's the very best kind, if you ask me.
I love the
Disney Dining Plan because it adds lots of convenience and flexibility to my family's Disney vacations. As a mom of three, I need all the convenience and flexibility I can get! You ask an excellent question about your dining plan. A meal at
Cinderella's Royal Table is truly a fairytale-worthy experience that's not to be missed, but you certainly don't need to use your dining plan table-service meals to cover it. You are most welcome to pay out-of-pocket! The last time I booked a reservation at Cinderella's Royal Table, I entered credit card information, but I wasn't automatically charged the pre-payment requirement because I had a dining plan linked to my account. If that happens to you, not to fret! When you are presented with the check after your meal, just let your Server know that you'd like to pay out-of-pocket rather than redeem dining plan meals.
Be sure to take an autograph book with you to Cinderella's Royal Table. My kids have always loved collecting signatures from their favorite Disney Characters! It makes for a fun way to interact with the Characters as they visit your table and the perfect souvenir to take home.
I hope this was helpful, Danielle. Please let us know if you have any other questions about your Walt Disney World Resort vacation! We'd love to help you plan a magical stay.
Ashley