How long for CRT Dinner?

I get a little crazy about my Disney planning. It's just about the only thing that keeps me moderately sane and happy while I watch the countdown tick away. 180 days out, I was able to book Cinderella's Royal Table for dinner at 6:45PM. I didn't stop to think however, how close that was to the nightly parade and fireworks. Now, of course, there are no reservations before or after 6:45PM.

About how long does it take to dine at CRT? We would like to still be able to see the Main Street parade, Celebrate the Magic, and Wishes! The parade starts at 8, Celebrate the Magic at 8:45, and Wishes at 9. No second parade that night.

If it helps any, we were planning to make Wishes one of our FP+ selections. I am guessing you are able to sit in the new hub FP area to watch Celebrate the Magic fifteen minutes prior to Wishes, if you have FP+ resos for Wishes!

Any suggestions on how to ensure I see it all? If there is a way, I mean?

I would say you need at least 11/2 hrs for the meal. Prior to eating you have to wait to meet Cinderella and get pics taken. Them you wait for your table. And the meal is a good 3 courses, with all the princesses scattered between mouthfuls. I want to say we were there a good 2 hrs when all is said and done. You will have to sacrifice the parade probably, but may be able to catch wishes.

That's SO disappointing! But, thank you!

Yes, I think you will miss the parade. I think we were there close to two hours but the time we were seated, ate and maneuvered our way out. We did not technically miss the parade, we were trapped in a cluster while it passed by, but we did get a lovely spot for teh Castle Show and Wishes.