Kids at the evening meal at Cinderella's Royal Table?

[Robert6401]

My DW wanted me to try and find out for her if there are normally kids present at the evening meals at Cinderella's Royal Table? She has taken our daughter to breakfast there, and the website doesn't say anything about it being adult only, but she was worried for some reason that kids don't typically go to the supper meal?

Thanks.

 

[AnnetteF]

Kids are absolutely present at the dinner. There are no characters going table to table, but on your way in, you will still meet Cinderella, and during your meal the Fairy Godmother will come in at some point and do a special thing for anyone celebrating birthdays or other occasions. It's still the Magic Kingdom - you will find many kids there, just like you will at the other non-character table service restaurants in the MK. Enjoy!

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

According to the Disney website:
Dining in a mythical ambience of dramatic beamed ceilings, archways, tapestries and other storybook details feels like living in a dream. Dreams do come true here, in fact, as this mainly-adults dinner is a popular spot for marriage proposals and celebrations of anniversaries and birthdays. With scenic views of Fantasyland and regal service, it's a picturesque location for popping the question.

We do not dine here for dinner if traveling with children. I would like people to enjoy their proposal or anniversary without noisy kids or meltdown.

 

[Robert6401]

I had not seen that info posted above, but I knew there was a reason my wife was concerned. I will say that our kids are very well-behaved, we have never been one's to let them make a scene in public, we are very adamant about that. But, we would also not want to be the only ones with kids there.

 

[lpizzuro123]

We ate there last November (the day after our Disney wedding) with most of our bridal party. It was a MVMCP night and there were plenty of kids having dinner. There was a little 3 year old right behind us on line dressed up as Tinkerbell. We got our picture taken with Cinderella in the lobby of the castle when we arrived and then the fairy godmother and the mice while eating. Yes this is a popular spot for proposals and birthday celebrations but I cannot imagine kids not eating at Cinderella's castle while in the MK - for any meal. I would definately get reservations there if you can.

Linda

 

[TiffinyKC]

I think that I will just say that the only place to eat that is adult only at Disney is Victoria and Albert's...children are welcome anywhere else on property. There are plenty of children present and enjoying themselves.

 

[pilferk]

My DW wanted me to try and find out for her if there are normally kids present at the evening meals at Cinderella's Royal Table? She has taken our daughter to breakfast there, and the website doesn't say anything about it being adult only, but she was worried for some reason that kids don't typically go to the supper meal?

Thanks.

Swarming (and, since prose has no tone, I'm NOT complaining!).

There are kids everywhere. The earlier in the seating, the more kids there are.

Yes, there are a number of adult only parties, too. But I wouldn't feel the least bit "stressed" about brining my kids there for dinner.

 

[3boys4me]

My kids will be there for dinner in november. I like the dinner menu better and that is when we will be there. Also, I have boys and i like the idea that the princesses are not there for dinner.

 

[ses1230]

We have been twice for dinner. Both times with our kids, and there were plenty of other kids there, as well.

 

[TDC Nala]

I think that I will just say that the only place to eat that is adult only at Disney is Victoria and Albert's...children are welcome anywhere else on property. There are plenty of children present and enjoying themselves.

Even Victoria & Albert's is not adult only. Children age 10 and older are welcome there (assuming they'll like the menu, because there's no kids' menu).

 

[TiffinyKC]

Even Victoria & Albert's is not adult only. Children age 10 and older are welcome there (assuming they'll like the menu, because there's no kids' menu).

Really...wow. I've been misreading that for a while now. I've known about the 10 and under rule, but I thought that was an actual requirement, rather than the lack of a children's menu.

Thanks for setting me straight!

 

[hillview]

We took our kids -- kids are there. That said, it isn't madness like you have at other character meals. So a screaming child might not be as easy to miss as at Crystal Palace.
/hillary

 

[TDC Nala]

Really...wow. I've been misreading that for a while now. I've known about the 10 and under rule, but I thought that was an actual requirement, rather than the lack of a children's menu.

Thanks for setting me straight!

You may be misreading my post - they allow kids 10 and OLDER at V&A. But there's still no kids' food they can order if they prefer it.

Kids under 10 aren't permitted there.

 

[maddiesmom0116]

I have taken my DD5 there several times for Dinner. I have never been when 75% of the tables had at least 1 child. I have also never seen a marriage proposal there either.

 

[mwatson011]

Um, it's Disney World, and while everyone has the right to choose where they want to eat, I truly feel that Disney World is geared for children. I have a 2yo and a 3yo, and yes, we ate in the castle for dinner. Yes, there were other children there. Would I take them again for dinner? Yes, if the food wasn't so lousey!

The way I see it, children are a part of the Disney magic, and if you don't believe that, you shouldn't be planning your special adult only events there. There are plenty of other vacation spots that are plenty romantic with no children. If you are going to Disney World and expect to be anywhere on property without being surrounded by children, I feel sorry for you.

To the OP - go for it, take the kids. If they can make it through a later dinner, you can watch Wishes from inside the castle...we did!

 

[shellybaxter]

I am a big supporter of politeness and courtesy for everyone. I believe that some dining experiences are designed (even in Disney) to be more adult. It is not appropriate to take a child that can not sit nicely through a long meal to many of the signature restaurants. However, I would not classify Cinderella's castle as one of those restaurants. I think of the castle as more of a fantasy place where we "pretend" to be fancy as opposed to Jiko or Citricos or Artist Point which really are "fancy".

I will disagree with the PP who said that Disney is "geared to children". My personel opinion is that Disney is "geared" to people who believe in and like to be emersed in the magic - no age limit required.

 

[TiffinyKC]

You may be misreading my post - they allow kids 10 and OLDER at V&A. But there's still no kids' food they can order if they prefer it.

Kids under 10 aren't permitted there.

OK, that is the way that I understood it originally.

 

[mwatson011]

I am a big supporter of politeness and courtesy for everyone. I believe that some dining experiences are designed (even in Disney) to be more adult. It is not appropriate to take a child that can not sit nicely through a long meal to many of the signature restaurants. However, I would not classify Cinderella's castle as one of those restaurants. I think of the castle as more of a fantasy place where we "pretend" to be fancy as opposed to Jiko or Citricos or Artist Point which really are "fancy".

I will disagree with the PP who said that Disney is "geared to children". My personel opinion is that Disney is "geared" to people who believe in and like to be emersed in the magic - no age limit required.

Ok, point taken, maybe I sounded rough around the edges... I agree with your point on the signature restaurants, they are a more intimate atmosphere and do not include characters, etc. We stay away from those, even though our girls are very well behaved in restaurants, just in case that day they decide to act up.

The "geared toward children" comment was more along the lines of the character meals. Maybe you will still disagree, and to each his own, but I know as a grown up, if my DH and I took a trip to Disney, I would not even want to eat at CM or some of the other character meals because I would expect nothing less than total chaos. I believe CRT falls into the category of something my 3yo loves and somethiing I take her to because I love her reaction.

It very much surprised me how many adults are so into meeting characters. If my DH and I had a trip without the kids, we would not be lining up to meet Cinderella.