CRT too Formal for a 3 Y.O.?

[My2QTs]

Okay, so I am really torn between CRT and Akershus. My dd is only three, will be close to four when we go. She likes the princesses but isn't a princess nut just yet. My dilemma is that I really don't want to spend two ts meals on CRT since she is so young, not to mention that she eats next to nothing (unless its junk of course), but I am afraid that if I wait until the next time we go she will probably be closer to six and by then I feel like she won't be as mesmerized by the princesses and the castle, etc.. Don't get me wrong, I know that six y.o. little girls love the princesses too, but it seems to me that there's something even more to being mezmerized by fictional characters (ie. Santa...) when you are a little bit younger. KWIM? So I was pretty much set on Akershus, which I think will be just fine. But then again, I keep second guessing myself thinking that there can't be anything like going into the castle to eat with the princesses. I also saw some photos of the CRT just a minute ago and I am really thinking that it looks a little intimidating for a 3 y.o. Does that make sense? I want her to have a great experience, but I also don't want to waste money since she is soo young still. However, I also don't want to lose the moment that I think will just be so sweet while she is still a little tyke. Sorry I rambled. Help me please!!!

 

[Hootch]

just turned three on her first visit to CRT for lunch. She was definitely not intimidated or overwhelmed. She had a great time. I can't say she remembered the visit as much as the next year though.

 

[PrincessMommyof3]

Think of it this way, they are only 3 once and how often do you get to eat in Cinderella's Castle. Usually this is a really hard ressie to get so if you have it already, don't cancel until you are 100% sure you don't want to dine there. This June will be our daughter's first trip and she will be 21 months when we take her to CRT. I'm sure she won't remember it - but I will. She watches Cinderella everyday and loves it. I can't wait to see her little face when she sees "la-la" in person.

 

[IUHoosiers]

I also put my vote on CRT. We took DD4 in February (she was three at the time). It was the highlight of her trip...she LOVED the fact that she was in Cinderella's "house". Like you mentioned, at that age they truly believe. She was so excited that Cinderella invited her to dinner!

 

[undertheseas]

Go for CRT! I'm quite a bit older than 3 and I think it's magical to eat at the castle