Hiya, Douglas! Welcome to planDisney!
Oh boy, I'm so excited to hear that you're making magical plans to visit
Walt Disney World Resort in just a few weeks! You must feel a bit like Cinderella waiting for the clock to strike midnight. Speaking of which, Cinderella Castle is the beautiful centerpiece at
Magic Kingdom Park! For me, it doesn't feel like I'm truly in The Most Magical Place on Earth until I see the castle, especially since it's been decorated for
The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Douglas, like you, I love to see
Cinderella Castle up close and personal on my trips! The castle has an archway that you can walk through from one side to another, and I would highly recommend doing so. You'll be able to see some gorgeous mosaics that show special scenes from Cinderella's story. Unfortunately, there isn't a way to tour the castle in its entirety. However, I do have a few more tips for you to make the most out of this experience!
First, be sure to take a picture in front of Cinderella Castle when you arrive! There are often
Disney PhotoPass Photographers stationed on Main Street, U.S.A. and closer to the castle, all offering some enchanting backdrops. Next, you may want to consider making an
advance dining reservation at
Cinderella's Royal Table! This will allow you to dine inside the castle for a truly memorable experience. If this is an experience you'd like to have but are having difficulty finding availability, I'd recommend checking back periodically leading up to your trip to see if some new times open up for you. Last, you may want to visit the princess herself at
Princess Fairytale Hall!
While you're putting the finishing touches of pixie dust on your vacation, be sure that you've made your Theme Park Reservations using the
Disney Park Pass system! This is an important step to make sure you've reserved the parks you wish to visit on each day of your trip. I'd also suggest taking some time to download and explore the
My Disney Experience app before you visit! A little like holding a magic wand in your hand, you'll be able to unlock everything that Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. You can check wait times for attractions, view park maps, and even
mobile order food!
I hope I was able to help you today, Douglas! If you have any other questions, please visit us again.
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!
Michelle