Hi Jocelyn! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
I am thrilled to hear that you will be dining at
Cinderella's Royal Table very soon! My family had the BEST experience at this royal meal a few months ago and we can't wait to return. Not only are the Princesses wonderful hosts, but the food and service are outstanding!
You are correct that Guests are required to prepay with their
reservations for Cinderella's Royal Table. This payment covers the meals for each person on the reservation. Guests without a dining plan are paid in full for the meal with this prepayment,
including tax and gratuity, and the only additional charges that would apply is if you order something not included in your meal like an alcoholic beverage. If you were on a
Disney Dining Plan, you would still have to prepay, but the money would get reimbursed once the dining plan was applied to the meal at the restaurant. I appreciate the fact that this meal is prepaid, because it makes budgeting in advance that much easier!
I hope this helps and that you have a magical vacation, Jocelyn! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tabitha