Hi again Whitney!
Welcome back to planDisney.
Firstly, congratulations on securing one of the most sought-after dining reservations at Walt Disney World!
Cinderella's Royal Table, located
inside Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park - it doesn't get more magical than that!
When and how you use your
Disney Dining Plan is really down to personal preference. Character dining and signature dining usually require two of your Table Service meals each time. If you don't have many reservations for that type of dining it would be wise to use your Table Service meals where you can - you don't want to end your vacation having any meals left in your balance because they will expire, and you are not permitted to substitute Quick-Service meals for Table-Service meals, and vice-versa.
To break it down - the cost, per night, of the 2025 Disney Dining Plan is $97.70 per adult and $30.78 per child (
subject to change). That includes one Table-Service meal, one Quick-Service meal and one Snack. If you use your Table-Service meals every other day (if you need 2 meals for each table-service reservation) you still have your Quick-Service meal each day, and a snack to use.
I check the menus for each restaurant where I have a dining reservation, and use my Disney Dining Plan at the most expensive locations, thus getting the best value I can from my dining plan. I would use my dining plan at Cinderella's Royal Table if I was there for lunch or
dinner (the most costly options).
To dine at Cinderella's Royal Table is a fixed price for breakfast of $74 per adult and $45 per child, plus tax and gratuity. For lunch and dinner it is $88 per adult and $52 per child, plus tax and gratuity.
All prices are subject to change.
You may use your dining plan in any way you choose - maybe use more meals on one day, and less on another. Your dining plan can be used from your check-in day, until midnight on the day you leave, and if you need to check your balance, this can be found on any dining receipt or your server can advise you.
Please come back and if you have any further questions - we are happy to help!
Sue