Is Royal Table (breakfast) or Narcoosee's the better choice for 2 credits each?

[momto3girls]

DD really, really wants to see Cinderella. We snagged a reservation for Tuesday November 7 at 8:15 for breakfast at the castle. Is it really worth the two credits on the DDP? Can't we see Cinderella at the park without having breakfast with her?

I also have reservations at Narcoosee's for Wednesday, Nov 8 at 7:10 PM - perfect time to see Wishes from this restaurant. I've heard that the food here is to die for and it sounds fantastic.

Our other reservations include Crystal Palace (first night we're there), Restaurantasaurus (thinking of cancelling this one), and Marakesh. I don't know if I want to use up 4 credits on two meals. DH doesn't want to ever eat at a place that takes 2 credits, but Narcoosee's sounds like it's worth it.

This has got to be one of the hardest parts of planning. I'm trying to pick restaurants that appeal to all of us... We're staying 6 nights, so we only have 6 TS credits. HELP!

 

[Pooh Bear Hugs]

Would the princess storybook meal in Epcot not be a nicer option and its only 1 credit. I am going with my kids and can't wait, the castle meal seems overrated

 

[bicker]

If it were me and my DN2, I'd do things a lot differently. I wouldn't go to Narcoossee for Wishes. I'd bring her to see Wishes from Main Street USA. Her brother felt it was one of the highlights of the trip, and it wouldn't have been the same from across the lagoon. I'm rather doubt that either would really appreciate Narcoossee enough to warrant using their credits there.

I probably would take her to CRT, though, just once, for the experience.

 

[JimMIA]

I'd use the credits for Narcoosee's and pay OOP for Cindy. Cindy is somehing you have to do once, but it's highly overrated IMHO. In reality, CRT is just a 30-second photo op with the great woman in the lobby, followed by your meal upstairs.

I think 1900 Park Fare (Cindy and Prince Charming, and others rotating among the tables) is a much better character experience, and the Princess meal at Norway is also excellent, although Cindy is not at that one.

 

[momto3girls]

Does Cinderella come to that one? That's the main thing with my DD. I did mention it to her last night and she said she doesn't care if she can't eat at the castle, she just really wants to meet Cinderella so she can hug her. This DD (one of the 7 year old twins) is the ultimate girly girl. Cinderella and Tinker Bell are her favorites. She's so sad that she can't meet Tink face to face and I hate to disappointe her with Cinderella, too. This child is planning her wardrobe based on what Cinderella shirts and what Tink shirts she has that still fit her. I'd rather skip the castle meal. I know it's a "must do" on many people's lists, but DH and the other DDs don't care. The other option is to do the castle meal with just DD and me, but then the other two DDs will want special "mom" time, too. Decisions, decisions.....

 

[JimMIA]

Does Cinderella come to that one?

WHICH one???

 

[Tinkerbellmom33]

I think OP is talking about PSB.
As far as I know she doesn't. Cinderella wasn't there when we did PSB. She's only at the Castle meals, that's why everyone wants to go to the Castle.
If you skip the meal, you can still meet Cinderella at the County Bounty in Toontown. They have a Princess room. There's also 1900 Park Faire dinner at the Grand Floridian. I did this in May with my girls and we really enjoyed it. The characters seemed to spend a little more time with the girls and our waiter Michael was great. He was so friendly and such a help about letting us know when the characters were coming etc. when we were getting up for our food. The Fairy Godmother was in the lobby and was so sweet to all of the children that went to see her. I can't say enough about it.
It's also only 1TS if you're worried about using up your credits.

 

[highsmith]

Use the credits for Narcossees and pay OOP for Cindy's table. N's will be much more and wayyyyy better food. The food in the castle has never been the draw...it is always location, location,location...

I bet you can find her somewhere else...

 

[tinkamom]

Cinderella, Prince Charming and Susie and Perla are at 1900 Park Fare. If seeing Cinderella is your goal, this is a very nice 1 TS credit restaurant. I would keep Narcoosses, its one of my favorites! Just be sure to see Wishes from Main Street also because it is a different experience. Have fun!

 

[Lewisc]

BICKER IS RIGHT. Wishes isn't the same from Narcoosee, CG or Ohana. If you're only going to be able see Wishes once see it at the MK.

Seeing Wishes at a restaurant is OK, if you're also going to see it a MK.