Any tips for this mom whose an idiot! Ya I mean me!!

[kwhite1022]

Ok so I booked the Cinderella Royal BKfst for my DD, right when I needed too, but idiot that I am, I booked on a day we arent even there Just noticed it today, when we are only 30 days away. I was able to get that cancelled (some body just lucked out!) and switched to the same day, but for dinner. I did have them check for every day that we were there for bkfst and lunch, nothing was availiable now...only 30 days out. I wasnt aware that the dinner didnt have the same perks as the other two, why do they even offer it, and charge more!!! Here is my question, do you think if I can possibly (long shot) get into the story book bkst/lunch that would be better then the castle for dinner? Any thoughts/suggestions.

 

[maddhatir]

I took our DNiece (5yrs old) to Norway 2x (1- bkfast and the other lunch) and 1x to the castle for bkfast-this past year .

Sure the Castle atmosphere is cool. But- Personally, I thought the princess interaction was much better in Norway than the Castle. you have about 5 princesses in Norway- and Dniece seemed to like the princesses there better also. The only time she got to see Cinderella at the Castle was downstairs before bkfast.

as far as the food in Norway- If you are going just for the princesses- the food is...OK.

 

[kwhite1022]

As I keep thinking about this error. Im wondering if anyone has done the Cinderella dinner at the Floridian and how that compares with the bkfst at the Epcot? Im really stressing over this, and I cant believe I bungled something so big....I would give up my Hoopdeedo, Fantasmic and any other reservations to fix this for my daughter, alas such is my luck.

 

[NeedaVacation03]

We did both on our past trip, the Castle and GF. My girls (I have 4 under the age of 12) liked the GF meal better. They got more time with Cinderella and they loved having the Prince and the mice. We felt that the Castle was way over rated. We booked the first seating at the Grand Floridian and had a lot of time with the characters. I hope it all works out for you! I am sure your daughter will have a great time no matter what you do.

 

[3DisneyGals&1Grumpy]

The Castle is fun once just for the experience of eating there but 1900 Park Fare is a much better experience in my opinion. My kids liked the food better(there is a kids buffet) and the characters took more time with us and interacted a lot more than at CRT. At CRT we felt very rushed and received very little time with the characters. We also did the Storybook princess breakfast at Norway. If I had to rate them it would be 1900 Park Fare, Storybook princess, then CRT. However, I have to add that the look of amazement and excitement my girls had the first time they went inside the castle was very priceless.
Enjoy!

 

[maddhatir]

As I keep thinking about this error. Im wondering if anyone has done the Cinderella dinner at the Floridian and how that compares with the bkfst at the Epcot? Im really stressing over this, and I cant believe I bungled something so big....I would give up my Hoopdeedo, Fantasmic and any other reservations to fix this for my daughter, alas such is my luck.

Actually oour last trip in Dec I tried to get into the Castle- I called almost everyday until about 1 week before we left- each time I would call iwould try for the Castle and 1900 PF and nothing- each time I did call however- they had lunch and dinner (only) available for Norway- that is why I took the lunch.

Good Luck- and start dialing. Not sure if you have the 800#

1-800-828-0228

 

[kwhite1022]

Thanks for all the advice. I decided to try for the Norway Storybook lunch, I was able to get in there and cancelled the Dinner at the CRT. I just dont think it would have been worth the $77, without the main attraction (cinderella) from what Ive seen posted about the Norway lunch, she should be very happy. I am thinking of doing the Bippety Boppity Botique as a way to prepare her for the lunch.....any thoughts? Anyone know what time the Botique opens? Again, thanks for answering my questions.

 

[maddhatir]

Thanks for all the advice. I decided to try for the Norway Storybook lunch, I was able to get in there and cancelled the Dinner at the CRT. I just dont think it would have been worth the $77, without the main attraction (cinderella) from what Ive seen posted about the Norway lunch, she should be very happy. I am thinking of doing the Bippety Boppity Botique as a way to prepare her for the lunch.....any thoughts? Anyone know what time the Botique opens? Again, thanks for answering my questions.

Not sure about the time-- I tried to keep DNiece far away for BBB!

But I have seen the little girls when they are all done up there- and they look fabulous!