Hiya Robyn! Welcome to planDisney! Greeting from this side of the Atlantic! I love interacting with Guests from all over the world! It's always fascinating to see how many people share similar Disney interests!
I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble securing a reservation for
Cinderella's Royal Table. This is one of the most coveted reservations on Walt Disney World property, mostly due to its iconic location. There have not been any announcements that the restaurant is closed on this date, so my best assumption is that the reservations went very quickly during the time they were released. Remember, Guests staying at
Disney Resorts Hotels can book dining 60 days out plus the length of their stay, up to 10 days. Technically, reservations for this restaurant opened for some Guests starting 10 days before October 12th. This does give these Guests an advantage and is one of the many perks of staying onsite. If you are staying for an extended period and are a Disney Resorts Hotel Guest, I suggest trying to get this reservation for later in the week, if your schedule permits. There will be less competition since only a select number of Guests are allowed to book.
Robyn, just because you did not get this reservation at this time, do not let your hopes fade. There is still plenty of time to try and snag a seat to dine in Cinderella Castle. I would continue to check periodically on the
My Disney Experience App to see if a time pops up that will work for you. The best time to search for reservations on this date is 48 hours in advance of when you ideally want to eat here. Guests are required to prepay for this meal and can cancel up to 48 hours before their reservation to receive a full refund. Many times Guests will wait until the last minute to do so in the hopes that they can still make it.
Another great option at the Magic Kingdom is
Be Our Guest Restaurant, where you can dine along with the Beast in his enchanted castle. There are three dining rooms inside that the Beast will visit during your dining experience, each one is themed to perfection. The food is delicious and definitely worth the experience!
Robyn, I hope you have a magical time during your upcoming trip! Stop back to planDisney any time with additional planning questions!
See ya real soon!
Greg