Character meal help

[mom2redheadgirls]

What would you do?
Last time we went to Disney my kids were 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 and we did Cindy's Table and loved it.
This year my kids are now 5 and 4. I got several character meals this time but not Cindy at the castle. I have Princess Storybook and Cindy's Gala reservations. Do you think that these two will be just as magical as the castle meal? I just know they don't remember it last time and that they would love eating in the actual castle this vacation. Our trip is all planned out down to the dining and is in 7 weeks. Should I even go through the trouble to replace Cindy's castle with these? I want to try something new this time but don't want to be disappointed. Any advice? Any reviews of the Gala vs. Cindy's castle vs. PSB???
Thanks so much for any comments!
Steph

 

[GoodFairies]

I think they are getting the best of both worlds because they get to eat with Cinderella as well as all of the other princesses. I would not worry about it. They will love it, and they won't be able to "miss" what they can't really remember. You will have a great time. I've only eaten at PSB (two years ago) and the food was so-so but the princess interaction was great. I've also heard that the 1900 Park Faire Dinner is really good; I would like to try it sometime.

 

[gigi1313]

what is cindy's gala?

 

[The Sweetness]

Character dinner Buffet with Cinderella, etc, at 1900 park fare in the GF. I am all over that one for next summer

 

[ellenmiele]

I have been at all 3 princess meals with my young daughters and I don't think you can go wrong w/any. Since with the combo of PSB and the Gala you will actually meet more characters, that's probably the best way to do it even tho I know there's that magic to the whole castle thing. But if you spend plenty of time in MK then the castle will be a big part of what they remember, even if you don't eat there. And if your girls are big fans of the Cinderella movies then the Gala is better bec they'll most likely see Cinderella, FairyGodmother, Suzy and Perla (the mice) AND Prince Charming. Then if you do PSB they could see Aurora, Snow White, Belle and even Jasmine &/or Mulan (who you can't usually see at the castle).
Have fun wherever you go!!!!!

 

[mom2redheadgirls]

Thanks for the insight. I think I am going to leave the ressies the same. I think it will do me and dh good too to see different stuff at Disney. We just went 19m or so ago! We have become Disney nuts!
Steph