Welcome to planDisney, Guillaume! I'm so glad to be able to answer your question today. The
holiday season is my favorite time to be at Walt Disney World because there's so much extra pixie dust sprinkled on every little thing to make it extra festive. I'm happy to chat with you about those fun holiday extras, so let's jump right in and get started!
Good news first: yes, both
Cinderella's Royal Table and
Be Our Guest are decorated for Christmas, and that decor is up all day, not just during
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. So even if you're eating lunch or an earlier dinner before party hours, you'll still get to enjoy the garlands, wreaths, and sparkling holiday touches inside the restaurants. Day guests absolutely get to soak in the Christmas atmosphere too!
Where things do change for party time is with the specialty party menus. Those party-exclusive food and beverage offerings are only available during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party itself, not throughout the regular park day. Even if you have a party ticket and book a reservation starting around 4:00 PM, which is when party guests can begin to enter the park on their event ticket, you'll still be served the regular menu if your reservation is before the official party start time. The exclusive, party-only menu items don't kick in until the party officially begins in the evening.
So, if your reservation is before party time, you'll get holiday decor and the standard menu. If your reservation lines up with party hours, then you'll be able to enjoy the party-exclusive offerings. Just check the exact times and details for your date in the
My Disney Experience app or on the Walt Disney World website as your trip gets closer. Either way, you're going to have a wonderfully festive meal in a beautifully decorated castle space!
Have a magical day, Guillaume!
Jessica