We have been twice to CRT. On both of those trips we also went to Akershus. My daughter actually enjoyed Akershus more--both times. I was so surprised. The only difference we found between the two was the fact you knew you were in the castle while at CRT so that aspect was magical, the girls received a wand & did the wish ceremony, and the big obvious--the fact that you pay an extra table credit at CRT. Akershus has a castle feel too, so for my daughter at least, there wasn't a lot of difference. We're happy to keep going to Akershus for one meal credit less for about the same experience.