Cinderella's Royal Table AND Akershus - worthwhile?

[Mr Waggy]

First trip to Disney this October coming from UK. Have secured an ADR at Cinderella's Royal Table at 8am one morning which is very exciting! The following day we are planning to be in Epcot at 8am for EMH. I've therefore got a 10:45 reservation for a late breakfast at Akershus. I am now wondering if the kids have done Cinderella the day before whether this is sufficiently different to make it worthwhile. Would early lunch at somewhere like Coral Reef or Via Napoli instead makes more sense?
My kids are boys aged 8 and 6 and a girl aged 4.5 yrs.

Thanks

 

[panixx]

You will see alot of the same princesses so that's a preference call.
I personally love the Akershus breakfast, but doubt I would book it for that late in the morning.

I would probably eat breakfast at Sunshine Terrace in the Land Pavilion and grab a fastpass/ride Soarin while there.

But if your kids love pizza, Via Napoli would be a recommendation of mine for lunch/dinner...my daughter loves it.

 

[Golden Rose]

We always do either CRT or Akershus, and we have both booked for our next trip. That said, it may feel like too many princesses for your boys. My son loves Coral Reef, and it has been his favorite place to eat ever since he was a toddler. (He doesn't love the food, he just loves watching the fish and feeling like he's in an undersea grotto.)

The experience is a little different at CRT and Akershus. I would definitely do CRT. You'll definitely meet Cinderella, and while the other 4 princesses vary a bit, you're most likely to meet Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White, and Aurora. You do the photo at the front with Cinderella. The other princesses come to the table. All the kids get a "wishing star" and take part in a little wishing ceremony. The girls get wands and the boys get swords.

Belle is the princess who welcomes you to Akershus, and who does your initial photo with you. The princesses who come to the table also can vary a bit, but will generally be the same ones who frequent CRT. (I think we had Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, and Snow White last time.) There is no wishing ceremony and no swords or wands, but there is usually a princess parade, where the princesses walk through the restaurants with the children present.

We are doing meals at both this coming trip because we are at the stage where DD wants things to be all princess, all the time, and we would rather have the princesses visit our table than go wait in a bunch of lines to see them.

 

[baseballnut]

The experience is a little different at CRT and Akershus. I would definitely do CRT. You'll definitely meet Cinderella, and while the other 4 princesses vary a bit, you're most likely to meet Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White, and Aurora. You do the photo at the front with Cinderella. The other princesses come to the table. All the kids get a "wishing star" and take part in a little wishing ceremony. The girls get wands and the boys get swords. Belle is the princess who welcomes you to Akershus, and who does your initial photo with you. The princesses who come to the table also can vary a bit, but will generally be the same ones who frequent CRT. (I think we had Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, and Snow White last time.) There is no wishing ceremony and no swords or wands, but there is usually a princess parade, where the princesses walk through the restaurants with the children present. We are doing meals at both this coming trip because we are at the stage where DD wants things to be all princess, all the time, and we would rather have the princesses visit our table than go wait in a bunch of lines to see them.

This! Except we're skipping Akershus this time because I didn't like the food. I'm don't eat red meat or seafood so that limited my choice, lol.

Dd would be just as happy seeing some new characters since those are the same princesses that are at CRT. But the parade is cute!

 

[2009CAN]

We did both last year, and they were different enough that we were happy we did both. And my girls where so smitten by each princess they met.
This year, we'll likely not do CRT because we're trying to cut down on costs.

 

[MomOfWesAndNorah]

We are doing both. DS is obsessed with the castle and I want to See Belle i want character pics and I'm afraid kids will be intimidated by mickey and the like so I figured the princesses were a safer bet!

 

[Aliceacc]

I love Aukerhaus.

But 2 of your 3 kids are boys. I think I would opt for the Coral Reef instead-- it will keep all 3 of your kids enthralled!!!

Or, if you want more characters, how about Cape May? It's at the Beach Club-- a 5 minute walk from International Gateway in Epcot.
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Beach Club Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join some favorite Disney Characters—including Beach Goofy and Friends—for a lively morning meal, as well as autographs and photos at this charming beach-themed café.

Crayons on the table let Guests of all ages draw on paper tablecloths, while they enjoy Mickey waffles, scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, sausage, oatmeal and more.

Please note: Disney Characters join Guests for breakfast only. Character appearances are subject to change"