Can't decide between CRT and PSD - HELP!

[cw_disney_bound]

We have reservations for CRT, PSD, and 1900PF, but we can't decide which two to keep. WOuld 4 and 5 year olds really care about eating in the castle? Is the atmosphere inside a lot better than the Epcot restaurant? Do you typically see other princesses while eating breakfast at CRT? I am also concerned if we do both CRT and 1900PF, there will be two different CInderella's, and that will lose some of the magic. What's your advice? IS CRT really worth the price?

 

[Hootch]

My daughter was three and four the last two years and, yes, she knew and cared that she was eating in the castle.

There are four characters in the dining area. We have seen two and three other princesses when we have lunch there. The other times there was the FG and another Alice and Mary Poppins. We have seen Belle and Snow White both times Sleeping Beauty was there the other time also.

I understand your concern with the four and five years olds noticing but I don't think it is that easy for someone that age to notice. They still believe in too many magical things, they want it to be true and they can be overwhelmed with all they see at Disney to remember slight differences in facial features. And Disney does try maintain reasonable resemblances between cast members.

As to value - all I can say is that CRT is worth it too us. There are so many different tastes, needs, expectations, etc that it is difficult for someone to answer that question. There are those on the board that will say it is not worth it. Others will say it is worth the first time only. We have been twice and will be going again next time.

Whatever your decision your kids will really enjoy have two such meals.

 

[misstix1]

I would say CRT is definitly worth it...my DD who is 5 absolutely loved eating at the castle....it was the highlight of the trip.

 

[frannn]

We did CRT a few times before the price was raised to include the photos, and enjoyed it. The draw is eating inside the castle and seeing the princesses. Now that the price is so high, we will only go with the DXDDP. We have been to PSB and Park Faire on our last two trips, and also enjoyed both. In April, PSB is increasing their pricing to include the photo pkg, so CRT may end up being only a few $ more. The best food of all three, IMHO, is Park Faire for dinner. So, bottom line, is that (if you are going after the April change), I would do CRT and Park Faire. There will be other Cinderella's in the castle show and the theme parks, so you might not be able to avoid that issue. We've been taking DD5 since she's 1 year old, and she's never asked about the different Cindy's Aurora's, etc. Have a great trip!

 

[Joanna71985]

I would definitely keep CRT. It is soooo much fun.

 

[TLSnell1981]

CRT definitely would be one I would keep. There is something special about eating in Cindy's Castle....and yes...the atmosphere is that much better than a restaurant at Epcot. If the little ones mainly want Princesses, I would choose SBP. I haven't been to 1900 for dinner...only breakfast with Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland.