And what will be my two conditions for me to eat dinner there again?
In all the excitement, I almost forgot! Today it is 100 days until our next WDW trip and you know what that means. It's time for...
The Worst Meal Ever!(ever, ever,ever...)
Day Three Part Six
After our morning at AK, it was back to CBR for another nap. (I napped more in this trip than in any other WDW trip ever.) But we had to be well rested. Tonight was our big night!! My romantic birthday dinner in Cinderella castle!
Now weve had breakfast there several times and always enjoyed it, but I dreamed of having a romantic dinner for two, good food in a magical setting. I have been looking forward to this night for a long time. Chuck .not so much. But he loves me so he puts up with stuff.
We also got to see the Main Street marching Band make their exit. Did you know they take pictures and give autographs? I didnt.
Soon it was time. Like the dutiful DISer I am, we arrived 15 minutes early and approached the checkin podium. The CM promptly told me we could not checkin and to come back in five minutes. She was gruff and not friendly at all. I was about to cry. You know how you build something up and then something happens and you think, Oh, its ruined. Well, it was that feeling.
But I put a smile on my face and I got in the back of the line that had formed behind me and by the time I made it back up, the five minutes was over. The CM I got this time was much better. She took our names and had us wait by the door to be ushered.
When our turn came, I went forward to say hello and thank her for having us for dinner. Cinderella welcomed me and asked, And, is this your prince? As we turned to look at Chuck, he was bent over putting his camera away, with not his best side stuck right in the air. I looked at her and said, yes, thats him. I was trying so hard not to laugh and she was too. It was by far the best moment of the whole evening! (does that tell you something?)
Chuck did let me get one of him.
Cute menu, huh?
Did I mention the view?
I was very disappointed in the food. I mean, its the Castle! Come on! Shouldnt that be like the best food anywhere? But I guess people really dont come for the food. They come to eat in the castle, but if that is the excuse for yucky food, its a cop out.
.Chuck's conditions to eat at CRT again: princesses (and lots of them) and some form of dancing involving a pole or a cage!
Hmm... This could bring a whole new meaning to the phrase "Where Dreams Really Do Come True"I don't know if I can post that, honey. This is a family show!
Cover the kids eyes!
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.Chuck's conditions to eat at CRT again: princesses (and lots of them) and some form of dancing involving a pole or a cage!
In all the excitement, I almost forgot! Today it is 100 days until our next WDW trip and you know what that means. It's time for...
Soon it was time. Like the dutiful DISer I am, we arrived 15 minutes early and approached the checkin podium. The CM promptly told me we could not checkin and to come back in five minutes. She was gruff and not friendly at all. I was about to cry. You know how you build something up and then something happens and you think, Oh, its ruined. Well, it was that feeling. But I put a smile on my face and I got in the back of the line that had formed behind me and by the time I made it back up, the five minutes was over. The CM I got this time was much better. She took our names and had us wait by the door to be ushered.
A CM came and lined us up to meet the lady of the house. When our turn came, I went forward to say hello and thank her for having us for dinner. Cinderella welcomed me and asked, And, is this your prince? As we turned to look at Chuck, he was bent over putting his camera away, with not his best side stuck right in the air. I looked at her and said, yes, thats him. I was trying so hard not to laugh and she was too. It was by far the best moment of the whole evening! (does that tell you something?)
Finally the hostess came to show us to our table. She turned and said, You two must know someone. You got the best table in the house! Yeah!! And we did. It was right in front of the window overlooking the carousel in Fantasyland. The same table Em and I had on our first trip to WDW in 2002 when she was so overwhelmed by the princesses she couldnt speak. It was a lovely view and you know weve got pictures.
Chuck's conditions to eat at CRT again: princesses (and lots of them) and some form of dancing involving a pole or a cage!
I am so sorry that your b-day meal in the castle was such a let-down . I would have been having a panic attack over the bill! And doesn't everyone have to pay upfront, so why would anyone be presented with a bill??? That's so strange!
I'm so sorry about the disappointment of the Castle experience! I know how much you looked forward to it. Thanks for the frank review. Now if I'm tempted to book a dinner, I'll just look at your pictures of the view from your table and know I've had the best part of the experience.
I love the reason you had the Castle Salad!
I hate when I am disappointed like that. That is why I try to build some things up but I always do.
well at least you did have a nice view.
glad you didn't have to wash dishes.
I'm so sorry the meal didn't turn out so good, and on your birthday, too! The view WAS nice though. I might have sent the dinners back and asked for another cut of prime rib. They didn't even look that good in the pictures! I'm glad you didn't let it ruin your trip. So Chuck, if they implement your suggestions would the name change to Cinderella's Royal Table Dance (CRTD)?
I had a sneaking suspicion that the 'worst meal ever' was going to be in the castle! I'm really sorry! We've sworn off eating there since we had a pretty bad/expensive meal on Halloween night several years ago. It was so bad that DH has no conditions on returning... even with poles.
Happy Less Than 100 Days!!!
Hmm... This could bring a whole new meaning to the phrase "Where Dreams Really Do Come True"
We ate at CRT on our 3rd visit to the world, and I won't eat there again. My DH ordered the prime rib and it looked just like yours. I think you can get better food at a CS restaurant. You're paying to eat in the castle, not good food.
It'll just be me, hopefully my sister who lives in NYC will be joining me and of course there will be lots of the Disney World Mom's panel thereI can't believe we might finally be able to meet!! Will you be on your own or are you bringing the family? Let me know what you plans are!!
It'll just be me, hopefully my sister who lives in NYC will be joining me and of course there will be lots of the Disney World Mom's panel there
What a shame about your meal and how horrid that they tried to bill you too I had read that only the Fairy Godmother was there during dinner I wonder why though????
Oh well it saves you lots of money in the future