We’ll admit we’re not HUGE fans of the table service options in Magic Kingdom — we’d rather just grab some Cheeseburger Spring Rolls for lunch and a Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich from Sleepy Hollow for dinner.

However, if we’re looking for a special dining experience in Magic Kingdom, we sometimes choose to book an advance dining reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table, which is one of those hard-to-get reservations — for a reason. Now, this is the MOST expensive place to eat in Magic Kingdom, so we’re going to tell you what we loved about our last dinner at Cindy’s iconic dining spot.

As we mentioned, it’s pricey to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table. You’ll pay $69 per Adult and $42 per Child (ages 3 to 9) for breakfast and $84 per Adult and $49 per Child (ages 3 to 9) for lunch and dinner. However, a meal here could be worth every penny — and we’re going to tell you why.

It’s the only way to go inside Cinderella Castle.

Booking a reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table is the ONLY way you can go INSIDE Cinderella Castle (sorry, this isn’t like Disneyland, where you can just take a stroll through the castle). If you want to actually sit INSIDE the castle, you’ll need to book a reservation here.

Now, we’ll tell you, being INSIDE the castle is INCREDIBLE, and although we’ve been to this restaurant a few times, it always blows us away to know we’re standing INSIDE the famous castle.

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Amazing theming and decor inside.

As you ARE dining inside the Castle, you can imagine that Disney went ABOVE and BEYOND to make the details and theming inside just PERFECT. It really does feel like you’re in a fairy tale castle, complete with things like tapestries…

…swords and shields…

…arched gothic ceilings, complete with medieval banners…

…and other gorgeous details. Disney doesn’t skimp on the details, and you’ll want to walk around just to take in all the decor and theming elements.

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Exclusive photo-op with Cinderella inside the castle.

It IS her Castle, after all, so you’ll get a special meet-and-greet with Cinderella in the Castle, with a PhotoPass photographer on hand to take photos for you. You can even hand the photographers your phone, and they’ll take photos with that, too. This all happens BEFORE your meal.

Although there are other ways to meet Cinderella in Disney World (including at Fairy Tale Hall in the Magic Kingdom), none compare to meeting her here.

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You meet LOADS of Disney Princesses!

If you want to meet Disney Princesses, this is a surefire way to do it quickly. After you’ve met Cinderella, other princesses will travel around the restaurant while you’re eating, coming by to say hello and interact with you. During our most recent visit, we got to chat with Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Jasmine.

The princesses do rotate out; there is no guarantee as to which ones you’ll meet. During our dinner, we had a late reservation, but a Cast Member came over to make sure we got to interact with every princess before they left for the evening.

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Window tables offer the best view of Magic Kingdom.

During our dinner, we got lucky enough to be offered a window table, which meant we got to look out on Magic Kingdom FROM THE CASTLE. We had an amazing view of Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel, and it just made our experience there even more perfect.

Now, you can go ahead and request window seating when you arrive, but Disney might not always be able to accommodate that request. As we always say, though — it never hurts to ask!

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Food can be iffy, but there are standouts.

Okay, so now we have to be honest. We’re not always blown away by the food at Cinderella’s Royal Table, especially considering its price. Yes, we get it — you’re paying to eat INSIDE Cinderella Castle and meet several princesses, but why not have great food, too? We will say this, though. Some items on the menu stand out and are worthy of this experience.

When we had dinner here, some of our favorites included the Butternut Squash Soup, the Parisian Gnocchi, and the Clock Strikes Twelve dessert. So keep an eye out for those menu items. The soup usually changes seasonally, so be sure to check the menu during your visit.

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It’s one of the most unique dining experiences in Disney World.

So we’ve sorta already covered this, but dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table is one of the most unique dining experiences you’ll have in Disney World. You get to dine inside Cinderella Castle. You get to hang out with Cinderella and take some photos with her. You get to meet many of her princess friends, and you get at least a few solid meal choices. You also get a beautiful card to take home several autographs. Yay — bonus souvenir!

Plus, if you get that window seat, you have views of Magic Kingdom you can’t get anywhere else. Everything here, from the theming and decor to the entire experience, is special. This is where you go to celebrate special occasions, but also where you go when you want to please those Disney Princess lovers in your life (especially if you’re one of them).

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So, as you can see, there’s a lot to love about dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table. We recommend that you do this at least ONCE in your life because it is unique and special.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Have you dined at Cinderella’s Royal Table? Let us know in the comments!

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