Hi Catherine,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! It sounds like you are planning a royal experience for your visit to the Walt Disney World Resort! There is nothing quite like dining in the castle.
Princesses are subject to change so I am unable to confirm which princesses might be visiting when you dine at Cinderella's Royal Table. I can tell you that, in the past we have seen Jasmine, Aurora, Snow White, and Ariel along with Cinderella (who greets at the entrance). Each princess will stop by your table, interact, sign autographs and pose for pictures. An official Disney Photopass photographer takes pictures of guests with Cinderella at the entrance. If you have
Memory Maker, your Cinderella photos will be included in your Memory Maker package.
On our last visit, we could check-in 15 minutes prior to our dining reservation time. The meal experience lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes. The first time we dined there, our girls received wands. On our last visit, the girls chose swords. Assuming that these gifts are still distributed at the meal during your visit just be aware that you (or your little ones) can actually choose!
Although any time is a good time to dine at Cinderella's Royal Table, if you can get a pre-park opening breakfast reservation early enough, you could enter the park before the crowds arrive and get some magical photos on your way to the castle. Remember that guests can now enter one hour prior to park opening for the Let the Magic Begin Show.
Princesses and knights from near and far come dressed to impress at Cinderella's Royal Table. We bring our girls' princess attire from home and enjoy being in the midst of royalty. After all, where else can the adults wear shorts and sneakers while the little ones wear gowns and glass slippers?
I know you will have a magical time dining in the castle!
-Donyell