CRT or Akershus Princess Dining?

[kpj820]

Hi everyone,

looking for some comparisons of these two... we have reserved breakfasts on 2 dofferent days and will likely only do one.. would love to hear pros and cons of each! thanks!

 

[disnut1149]

Hi
We did the CRT breakfast last year and it was great. The food was really good and the stuffed french toast was delicious. My DD and DGD also had some yogurt with a lot of fresh fruit that they loved. My DGD was dressed as Jasmine and really got a lot of extra attention from Jasmine. The princesses didn't seem rushed and our waitress was really attentive. We didn't have breakfast at Akershus, but I heard it was really good. We did have lunch there, and the food was just ok, but the princess interaction was really good. I think either one would be fun, but there's just something special about eating in the castle!!! Have fun!!

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

We did lunch at CRT and breakfast at Norway last trip. We enjoyed the Princess Storybook Breakfast much more. The princesses at Norway were much more engaging, the food was pretty good, and I don't know if you are paying OOP or on the DDP but it is much cheaper than CRT.
We did see Cinderella at the PSB last time, but it is not a guarentee that she is there. So if you must see Cinderella and you really want to eat at the castle then CRT is the way to go.
Good luck with your decision.

 

[graceesmom]

We did lunches at both last time and we enjoyed both immensely. We did get more time with each princess at Norway, but I didn't feel rushed with any princesses at CRT. CRT is 2 dining credits if you're on the dining plan.

We paid out of pocket for CRT b/c it didn't seem worth 2 credits. I think you'll be happy with either if you just do 1. My 3 year old DD thinks you can't get too many princesses. My husband and I enjoyed the food at both so your non-princess family members will enjoy either as well.

 

[mobiana]

We've never done CRT, but we did the Norway breakfast last Wednesday and it was my favorite character breakfast. We also tried the AK's Tusker House breakfast, 1900 Park Fare dinner, Crystal Palace lunch, Chef Mickey's dinner. So we exhausted the character thing. I thought Akershus was more relaxed than others; we didn't feel rushed eating and the food was good. On this particular day my daughters were able to meet Belle (for picture), Cinderella, Snow White, Princess Aurora and Ariel. I also thought the folks working here were very nice and patient with all the little princesses.

Enjoy your trip

 

[Bell30012]

We have done both of them several times. Every little princess desires to eat once in Cinderella's Castle. In my opinion the Princess Storybook Breakfast is a better value. Only one credit on the dining plan and all you care to eat. The character interaction at Akershus can't be beat.

 

[kpj820]

thank you everyone!
We are going to be paying out of pocket -- staying offsite -- so no dining plan..and the princess is only 3.... so I'm thinking Norway sounds great! She will be amazed no matter where we are I think!

 

[clanwilson]

I just wanted to mention that the photo package is included in the price of the Princess Dining at Epcot. Have a great trip!

 

[ROEDISNEY]

Only done the Castle and I think it's awesome. Eating in the Castle in the MK is GREAT