Hiya, Elizabeth! Thank you for your question - we're glad you're here.
What a wonderful way to start a practically perfect
Walt Disney World vacation.
Cinderella's Royal Table is one of the most popular
dining experiences, and a breakfast reservation first thing in the morning may give you a chance to capture the perfect castle picture on your way in.
I always recommend you give yourself at least an hour to travel from your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel to a dining reservation inside one of the theme parks using
Disney transportation. Although the distance between
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and
Magic Kingdom Park isn't that far, you'll still want to give yourself plenty of time to get from where the
Disney resort bus drops you off at the Transportation and Ticket Center to the inside of the park. You'll also want to check at the front desk at your resort to see what time the first buses start rolling. Usually, they begin running about
45 minutes before the theme park opens.
One option that might save you a little time is using the
Minnie Van Service. This ride-sharing service works through the Lyft app on your phone, and the big advantage is that the Minnie Vans can go directly to the entrance at Magic Kingdom as opposed to the Transportation and Ticket Center. That will save you a monorail or ferry ride, and potentially a decent chunk of time. The vans also start running about 6:30 AM, so it may be a better option for an early morning reservation.
Enjoy every magical moment of your visit, Elizabeth!
Anna