When did Cindy & Charming stop going around @ 1900PF???

[AshleeH]

I've already commented on this thread, but since it was bumped, I emailed Disney about the change - stressing that those of us who pay for character meals do not want to wait in line for the characters we are paying a premium to see! I urge anyone who is disappointed in this to contact Disney - they do change things back when many guests are displeased and let them know it.

I got a response to my email saying that anytime they get one like mine, they always get it to the proper people who decide if it is a temporary or permanent change.

 

[Nancyg56]

I have often thought that at 1900 PF CIndy and Charmoing were more of an afterthought than the headliner characters. THat may not have been the plan at first, but in just about every post that discusses this meal, folks talk about the Tremaine Family, and most do not mention the couple.

I think a fixed photo location is a good idea, especially if you can take the picture with the two of them. You cannot when they are making the circle through that room.

 

[Missyrose]

While I'm bummed the new setup leaves just three rotating characters in the dining room, there are a few upsides:

1. Makes it easier to eat when there are fewer character arrivals to watch out for.
2. A nice photo with Cindy and Charming is a step up from seeing them individually at the table.
3. The throughput of the restaurant is probably better, you won't have to wait as long to finish your meal because all the roaming characters will have come through.

 

[Nancyg56]

While I'm bummed the new setup leaves just three rotating characters in the dining room, there are a few upsides:

1. Makes it easier to eat when there are fewer character arrivals to watch out for.
2. A nice photo with Cindy and Charming is a step up from seeing them individually at the table.
3. The throughput of the restaurant is probably better, you won't have to wait as long to finish your meal because all the roaming characters will have come through.

I agree. This meal can take a long time depending on the schedule of the characters. You can still meet Cindy and Charming, and interact with them. but the timing will be different

 

[AngiTN]

While I'm bummed the new setup leaves just three rotating characters in the dining room, there are a few upsides:

1. Makes it easier to eat when there are fewer character arrivals to watch out for.
2. A nice photo with Cindy and Charming is a step up from seeing them individually at the table.
3. The throughput of the restaurant is probably better, you won't have to wait as long to finish your meal because all the roaming characters will have come through.

This is why I'm not totally torn up over the change. 1900PF is one of the meals we do return to (our repeat list is quite short) and while there are things I'll miss about Cindy and Charming not being in rotation there are more things that are better about it.

 

[Newsies]

The breakfast also has a staged photo at the end now! Went once in September and it was Winnie the Pooh, went once in January and it was Mad Hatter.

Personally, it didn't bother me and didn't hinder the character interaction at all. Winnie was just as sweet as he would have been in table rotation and the Mad Hatter was just as much of a riot as he would have been if he had walked up to me while I was stuffing my face with pancakes 10 minutes prior.

 

[Lesverts]

I agree that the sisters and the step-mother were the highlight of the meal. But the watching the interactions between Prince Charming and Cinderella and the kids was great people watching. Not experiencing that will be a bit of a let-down.

The food was good enough to make this change not as being of an impact for me.

 

[Nancyg56]

The breakfast also has a staged photo at the end now! Went once in September and it was Winnie the Pooh, went once in January and it was Mad Hatter.

Personally, it didn't bother me and didn't hinder the character interaction at all. Winnie was just as sweet as he would have been in table rotation and the Mad Hatter was just as much of a riot as he would have been if he had walked up to me while I was stuffing my face with pancakes 10 minutes prior.

I remember when Mary Poppins was seated at the entrance for a photo at breakfast. She was in her governess outfit, and was a favorite of mine.