TxRabbit
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This was our first trip to WDW. I originally was not planning on taking DS to the castle. First, it is 2 TS credits, and Second, he's a boy...would he really be interested?
But then...I was the one that decided that I wanted to eat in the castle.
I asked DS, would you want to eat in the castle with Cinderella and maybe some other princesses? And yes, as a matter of fact he would...luckily, I was able to get lunch ADRs...we decided to visit WDW with only 2 months planning time!
12:25 pm ADR on the last day of our trip. It was wonderful to have the anticipation, excitement build up as we would pass by or see the castle throughout our trip and know that on the last day, we would be eating in there
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We checked in at the podium downstairs, no problem, we got in line to take a picture. Line wasn't too long, it was interesting to watch the people and look around the throne room. Later, they give you your picture upstairs while you are dining. It comes in a nice keepsake folder and includes a beautiful picture of the castle. If you are planning on staying in the park for the afternoon, you can have the picture delivered to the front of the park for pick up on your way out, so you don't have to carry it around with you. Or, it can be delivered to your resort if you will still be there the next day.
So, up the stairs we went. Upstairs, the room seemed to be divided into 3 areas. The middle area was under a dome type ceiling with flags hanging, and on one side are the beautiful stained glass windows. The tables seem to be very close together, but the chairs have high backs to try to give more privacy to your table. This middle area is lower than the two flanking areas. One flanking area is right where you walk into the room, and the other is on the far side. We were seated on the side where you first walk in, by the railing separating the sections and overlooking the middle section. We were among the first in our area, but it filled up quickly.
Before we were seated, DS was given a sword and a wishing star. (Girls get magic wands.) Our server was very friendly, very nice service. The shared appetizer was very tasty. DH and I ordered the salmon, which was excellent. The lemon risotto with it was very good too and the asparagus was also good. The blueberry buckle dessert was awesome. DS had a complete kids meal which came with grilled chicken, penne with marinara, and green beans. It was very good. He had a Mickey sundae which he really enjoyed as well. I give the food, thumbs up.
There is a cute wishing ceremony where the children wave their swords or wands over their magic wishing star with their eyes closed. Then, when they open their eyes there are twinkling lights all over the room.
Character interaction was spectacular for us. Snow White came around first. She was so soft spoken and wonderful. She could tell DS was a little shy with strangers, but also very interested in participating in the event, and so she leaned over and gave him a big kiss on the cheek
, leaving a nice red kiss behind. I was so upset that I wasn't ready for that and didn't get a picture that Snow White let me get my camera ready and get a picture of kiss #2 on his other cheek
Side note: for the rest of the day, many CMs asked, which prinesses kissed you? DS loved being able to answer, Snow White, twice.
Even, Push, the talking trash can noticed, and said, "oooooo, I'm soooooo jealous!"
Belle came around next. There were so many boys in our area. There were 3 alone at one large family gathering. Belle went and got 2 swords for herself and played mock sword fight with the boys. She had a sword fight with each table in our section. DS loved that!
Jasmine was very nice.
The Fairy Godmother was a little scolding to the 3 boys at the other table, and acted a bit more like an over bearing Grandmother than Godmother, but...she was okay with DS.
We had a wonderful time. I am so glad that we decided to go. It was one of the highlights of our trip. DS said that he was going to write about it in his journal at school.
I have pictures that I can post, but I am not sure how to do that. If I can figure it out, I'll add some pictures.
But then...I was the one that decided that I wanted to eat in the castle. I asked DS, would you want to eat in the castle with Cinderella and maybe some other princesses? And yes, as a matter of fact he would...luckily, I was able to get lunch ADRs...we decided to visit WDW with only 2 months planning time! 12:25 pm ADR on the last day of our trip. It was wonderful to have the anticipation, excitement build up as we would pass by or see the castle throughout our trip and know that on the last day, we would be eating in there
. We checked in at the podium downstairs, no problem, we got in line to take a picture. Line wasn't too long, it was interesting to watch the people and look around the throne room. Later, they give you your picture upstairs while you are dining. It comes in a nice keepsake folder and includes a beautiful picture of the castle. If you are planning on staying in the park for the afternoon, you can have the picture delivered to the front of the park for pick up on your way out, so you don't have to carry it around with you. Or, it can be delivered to your resort if you will still be there the next day.
So, up the stairs we went. Upstairs, the room seemed to be divided into 3 areas. The middle area was under a dome type ceiling with flags hanging, and on one side are the beautiful stained glass windows. The tables seem to be very close together, but the chairs have high backs to try to give more privacy to your table. This middle area is lower than the two flanking areas. One flanking area is right where you walk into the room, and the other is on the far side. We were seated on the side where you first walk in, by the railing separating the sections and overlooking the middle section. We were among the first in our area, but it filled up quickly.
Before we were seated, DS was given a sword and a wishing star. (Girls get magic wands.) Our server was very friendly, very nice service. The shared appetizer was very tasty. DH and I ordered the salmon, which was excellent. The lemon risotto with it was very good too and the asparagus was also good. The blueberry buckle dessert was awesome. DS had a complete kids meal which came with grilled chicken, penne with marinara, and green beans. It was very good. He had a Mickey sundae which he really enjoyed as well. I give the food, thumbs up.
There is a cute wishing ceremony where the children wave their swords or wands over their magic wishing star with their eyes closed. Then, when they open their eyes there are twinkling lights all over the room.
Character interaction was spectacular for us. Snow White came around first. She was so soft spoken and wonderful. She could tell DS was a little shy with strangers, but also very interested in participating in the event, and so she leaned over and gave him a big kiss on the cheek
, leaving a nice red kiss behind. I was so upset that I wasn't ready for that and didn't get a picture that Snow White let me get my camera ready and get a picture of kiss #2 on his other cheek Side note: for the rest of the day, many CMs asked, which prinesses kissed you? DS loved being able to answer, Snow White, twice. Even, Push, the talking trash can noticed, and said, "oooooo, I'm soooooo jealous!"
Belle came around next. There were so many boys in our area. There were 3 alone at one large family gathering. Belle went and got 2 swords for herself and played mock sword fight with the boys. She had a sword fight with each table in our section. DS loved that!
Jasmine was very nice.
The Fairy Godmother was a little scolding to the 3 boys at the other table, and acted a bit more like an over bearing Grandmother than Godmother, but...she was okay with DS.
We had a wonderful time. I am so glad that we decided to go. It was one of the highlights of our trip. DS said that he was going to write about it in his journal at school.
I have pictures that I can post, but I am not sure how to do that. If I can figure it out, I'll add some pictures.
so have opted for lunch on my birthday
and after reading your report, I cant wait.
