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mylittlebuttercup
DIS Veteran
Registered: July 2009
Location: DE
Posts: 608Review Date: Sun February 28, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Atmosphere, decent food Cons: Expensive
I have been to CRT a few times and always enjoyed my meal a lot, although I don't think I would say it was the BEST meal I had at WDW. The atmosphere is wonderful, and my fiancť loved the lamb there, so we will definitely be going back this summer.: Posted via eTicket 
rstout
Earning My Ears
Registered: February 2001
Location: Salem, OR, USA
Posts: 23Review Date: Wed March 17, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $60.00 | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Castle experience, food, fireworks Cons: none
We were apprehensive about eating here because of the very mixed reviews about the food, but we thought that the experience alone would be worth it. We were very pleasantly surprised. We were warmly greeted at the door and almost immediately escorted in. There was a short wait for the photo, and then Cinderella was a perfect in her role. There was then a short, but pleasant wait to be called upstairs. I started with the BLT salad and my partner with the corn and crab soup. Both were was excellent (and I'm a harsh critic). The presentation was very nice. Next we had the prime rib and the pork chop. Both are easy to over cook. Not overcooked, perfect!
We had planned dinner (starting at 6:40 p.m.) so that we would be done in time to go outside and watch Wishes from right in front of the castle. We realized that it was about 7:40 when our dessert was delivered. We could have easily eaten dessert and been outside by 8:00, but we would have needed to rush a bit. I thought they would try to rush us out, but as about 7:50 approached, it was obvious that they intended for all of us to stay. There was an announcement that during the Wishes the light level would be lowered and people should plan for that and not walk around in the dining room. We decided to stay. We are sure glad we did. It was very exciting to experience the fireworks inside. While we could not enjoy the show in the traditional sense, it was a unique experience. Some of the fireworks were being launched very close to the windows and were very loud. The piped in the Wishes music into the dining room, so it was very exciting. This alone made the experience worth it, but then add on eating in the castle, the princesses, the excellent food and a great waiter; this entire experience was to 10+. Truly magical.
mlangille
Earning My Ears
Registered: May 2010
Posts: 16Review Date: Mon May 17, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Just being in the Castle and overall Magic Cons: None
Not sure how anybody being a Disney fan could rate this experience poorly. This is not just a meal, it is an experience. That's what you pay for. The meal however was great. The Prime rib was done very well and we were all certainly full when we left.
Seeing all the Princesses in one spot was really special. My children were 8,12 - enjoyed themselves, really fu watching some of the younger children and how great the Princesses were with the children - more fun then watching young children excited for Santa.The family photo provided and all the trinkets will be kept - what a great memory eating there.
I found the service good - the food was delivered in great time and we got to see all the characters there. We all found it a lot of fun.
It was probably our best dining experience and 2nd best restaurant we went to throughout the week.
irishtigger
DIS Veteran
Registered: March 2010
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 511Review Date: Tue May 18, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): everything from the table to the food Cons: NOTHING
Everything was PERFECT from our seat to our food it was great. We had a late reservation hoping to be able to see the fireworks and it didn’t disappoint. The restaurant was empty as our reservations were at 9:35pm so there were plenty of seats. We asked for a seat by the window and got one looking right out at the Cinderella’s carousel. We got to see the fireworks up close and personal and it was great. The food was absolutely delicious and I am very happy we choose to eat her on our last night. The only thing we didn’t see was Tinkerbell flying but it was not a problem. I liked the dinner so much more than breakfast here. Our waitress was Great! I know I am an adult but I really wanted a wand and the waitress brought 1 for me and my mom which I thought was really nice!
mousireid
It still haunts me to this day....what I did for a Klondike bar!
Registered: February 2009
Location: Brevard County, FL
Posts: 964Review Date: Sat June 5, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $160.00 | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Character Interaction, food Cons: none
WE arrived 15 mins before our ADR and waited about the same to see Cinbderella, which was a quick picture and interaction. Moved upstairs, immediately seated, children had usual fare. Appetizer small but tasty antipasto.
I enjoyed a new take on Shepherds Pie and my husband loved his Salmon. We were also brought out all four dessert and something for the children too.
Interaction was amazing, every princess played with our childs playdoh and a competition ensued to see who would make the best item! Much cameraderie between the princesses too. Rather pricey but this lunch time we could not fault it and would do it again.
meganamess
Earning My Ears
Registered: June 2008
Posts: 8Review Date: Thu July 22, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Good food, characters Cons:
This was our second time dining at CRT. We loved it. I was worried my 14 year old nephew would despise the experience, but he really did enjoy it. He loved meeting the princesses, and the food. We loved the stuffed French toast.
The princesses do a great job interacting with guests. We really enjoyed the conversations with each one. This is truly a magical experience for children of all ages.
disneygirlmass
Mouseketeer
Registered: December 2005
Posts: 252Review Date: Wed September 1, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
this is one of my favorite places i ate..the atmosphere is pure disney magic, and if you like prime rib, that is their speciality and its one of the best i have ever had
princessag
Earning My Ears
Registered: October 2010
Posts: 35Review Date: Thu December 16, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): princesses, food Cons:
We had a late ADR, 9:30. The food was great, the best meal all week, according to DH. DD3 had a great time meeting the princesses. I felt that they interaction was good, in spite of it being so late.
thetony45
It Don't Gazinta
Registered: March 2011
Location: illinois
Posts: 89Review Date: Mon March 21, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $57.00 | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): dining inside the castle, princess, excellent food Cons: a little on the pricey side
Cinderella's Castle is my favorite building in the world, so dining inside it was always a dream of mine.
I wasn't able to secure the reservation at my 180 day out mark, but as stubborn as I am I called back every day until finally at 3 weeks out from my trip I got the reservation I always dreamed of.
I showed up well ahead of time for my 8:35 reservation so I was prepared to wait. Despite being so early The cast members at the front desk gave me a royal invitation to dine, bowed and allowed me to go in.
Cinderella herself was there to greet me in the entrance hall. A royal photographer was on hand and took my picture with cinderella.
The Entrance Hall was wonderfully themed with a suit of armor and Cinderella's mouse freinds hiding in the rafters.
A sprial staircase with a red carpet covering it lead the way to the Dining Hall. There was a beautiful stained glass window with Cinderella's picture. The restrooms were labeled for Lords and Ladies.
Words cannot describe the dining hall. It was wonderfully decorated with medival flags. I was given a toy sword and a wishing star then led to my table.
I was seated next a window with a fantastic view of Fantasyland. My server refered to me as "lord" the whole time which brought a smile to my face.
The meal consisted of fresh squeesed Orange juice, a large plate of pastries (the cinamon rolls are to die for) A lage bowl of fresh sliced fruit and french toast stuffed with creme cheese.
It was by far the best meal I had the whole week.
Not to long after my food came a narrartor told an abridged story of Snow White as Snow White herself entered the hall. Mine was the third table she visited. I was worried that being an adult and dining alone the princess would blow right past my table. I was pleasently surprised. Thanks to a nice man at the table next to mine I was able to get a picture with Snow white. (i ended up asking for this nice man's help alot that day)
Once Snow White was a few tables away the narrator told an abridged story of sleeping Beauty as Princess Aurora entered. Once again I was very happy with the amount of time she spent at my table.
Shortly after Aurora left the royal photographer presented me with my photo package of an 8 x 10 of me with Cinderella, and 8 x 10 of the Castle, and four 5 x 7s of me with Cinderella that where included with the price of the meal.
Next out was my favorite Princess of them all, Ariel. I was wearing my lanyard with all my Disney pins. Ariels quickly spotted one of her in mermaid form and raved but how much she loved it. For me that was the highlight of the entire experience.
Last but least was Belle. I made her laugh when I said despite what the villagers think I respect a women who reads. She made me laugh when she asked me to use my toy sword to take care of her Gaston problem.
Once all 4 Pincess were in the hall came the wishing ceremony. I wont spoil it here other to say im a 26 year old man and it brought a tear to my eye.
Defiently worth the cost. Everyone should experience this at least once.
DaisyFoote
Earning My Ears
Registered: February 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 72Review Date: Wed June 15, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $160.00 | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Character Interaction, eating in the castle Cons: pricey
Every little princess must eat in Cinderella's castle at least once in her life. My dd had the best time. It was hard for her to wait so long to meet the princesses (we were at the end of the princesses's roatation), but it was worth the wait in the end. Ariel was especially good - she was being very animated with my DD and then Belle came back to see what was so exciting. It was very cute. We didn't love the food - we are common folks and don't have the taste buds of royalty. 
It was a wonderful experience, but probably once in her life is enough for my dd.
brivers222
Former DVC member
Registered: May 2004
Location: Da Hills, Michigan
Posts: 1590Review Date: Thu January 5, 2012 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: $89.00 | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Princes Cons: Price and food quality
We were on the Dining Plan so Cost was what it would have been if we paid cash.
We decided on this trip to try CRT for breakfast because in the past two(2) times at dinner we were less than thrilled with the food.
Basically we were let in within 10mins of our ADR time and within 20mins we were having our picture with Cinderella. She must have been on break because we were waiting in line for a while without her in the room.
once seated we were greeted with food that was no better than any other breakfast location on site (actually there are others better). But we come for the characters right?! Well all i wanted to do was meet snow white and out of all the times we visited this was the first time she WAS NOT there... what a let down.
This place is not worth the Cash Price nor the 2TS dining credits. Perhaps if you were on the Deluxe plan as we were and you had some credits to spare this would be fine.
TXDad811
Earning My Ears
Registered: May 2011
Posts: 16Review Date: Thu May 31, 2012 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $200.00 | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Character interaction, food Cons: Wait, Rude Cast Member out front
I was really apprehensive about eating here based on reviews I read on the forum, worried about lack of good character interaction and poor quality of food. It didn't start well as the lady checking people in argued with us on our reservation time (we were right). Then, after getting our picture taking with Cinderella, we had a long wait for a table with a lot of other people with very little room to move.
Once we sat, I thought the food was excellent, as did everyone else in my party. The chef was good about dealing with allergies as well.
What puts CRT over the top though is the character interaction. We had a late reservation (9:15). My 2 year old daughter did as well as she could, taking a nap during the day, but she ended up sleeping through nearly all the meal, including seeing the princesses. However, my four year old son (who this meal was not intended for) ended up getting ALL of the attention, including receiving kisses from each princess, and had a great time (Belle was particularly awesome, coming around 3 times). And, despite what you made read elsewhere, pics and autographs do happen.
Highly recommended, at least once in your life.
WIDisneyFan
DIS Veteran
Registered: February 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 1019Review Date: Wed August 15, 2012 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Location, location, location Cons: Price and lack of menu options
When it comes to location CRT is just about impossible to beat, as for the food it is ok but not anywhere near what would be expected for the price. We have always enjoyed our meals here but this is definitely more about the experience than the food
tehSAC
Mouseketeer
Registered: June 2011
Posts: 254Review Date: Thu September 20, 2012 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $150.00 | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great photo op's Cons: food was so-so
This was our only character meal of our trip. In my opinion it was money well spent. Some of our favorite memories are of our daughter meeting her favorite princesses, and grabbing some great photos to go along with it. Food wasn't spectacular, but I knew that going in, and was okay with that.
librarygeek
DIS Veteran
Registered: January 2011
Posts: 2306Review Date: Mon October 15, 2012 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $60.00 | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): lovely atmosphere, great character opportunity Cons: food is just okay
You go here for the experience of eating in the castle and dining with the princesses, not so much the food. You get to meet a majority of the major princesses, and the inside of the restaurant is beautiful. That being said, the food isn't bad. It's just not a $60 meal by any means based on food alone. Definitely worth going at least once, but I wouldn't make it a frequent visit.
Flounder11
Earning My Ears
Registered: October 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 20Review Date: Wed October 24, 2012 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): princesses, prompt with reservation Cons: food
We had dinner on a weekday night at 515. We were taken to our table fairly quickly. The picture with cinderella came out great! The bread rolls were yum. Our server was polite and sweet. Food looked and tasted like it had been sitting out for hrs then heated. Inedible. I got the pork which was overcooked and tasted like rubber. My dd5 loved imteracting with the princesses. They were all sweet esp little mermaid. The dessert was OK. It was hreat to meet the princesses and get some pics but wayyyy overpriced. Wont go back again.
jlundeen
Mickey Fanatic
Registered: March 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 104Review Date: Sun December 16, 2012 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): love the castle Cons: over priced for what you get
While our party of 6 adults found the meal to be tasty, we all felt that overall quality has slipped. Fun to watch the little ones interace with the characters, and when they came to our table, we all got photos too!
This is ok food but overpriced. Add to that the fact that they do not serve ANY alcohol, it's not really that fun for adults. (Nothing like a nice beef tenderlon with a tall glass of iced lemon water!) Probably won't go back.
lisakramer
Mouseketeer
Registered: April 2011
Posts: 248Review Date: Wed January 9, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $100.00 | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Fun to meet princesses Cons:
Say what you want, but it's fun to be able to sit in the castle and eat a meal while meeting princesses.
I prefer the breakfast over the other meals. I think you get more for your money and the food is better quality.
The interaction has always been great. The face characters are wonderful with adults and kids.
This meal is fast, you will be out before you expect to be, but I don't feel rushed.
Gustavo has been our server there for years and he is AWESOME!
Disgirl17
Earning My Ears
Registered: January 2013
Posts: 23Review Date: Wed January 23, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $117.00 | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Food was good, character interaction was good Cons: Felt a little rushed to leave after finished eating
I would do this again. I had the steak and eggs - they were good. The characters were wonderful. After we finished eating though we felt rushed to get out as all the tables around us were getting cleaned off. I think it is worth the price as a once a year treat. Don't forget it is all you can eat so order as much as you want.
wgeo
That's the kind of day where you can't open your mouth without a song jumping right out of it!
Registered: May 2011
Location: Southern WI
Posts: 444Review Date: Mon February 4, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
Our experience here was amazing. It was just my DD (6 at the time) and I. We had breakfast and DD dressed up in her Cinderella finest! The wait for the picture was short, we were brought right upstairs and seated right away. We were give a 2 seat table right next to a window overlooking Fantasyland, it was amazing. The food was fine, the pastries were more outstanding then the otherwise standard breakfast fare. More important for this meal was my DD's reaction to everything around her - which was nothing short of pure amazement and joy - so honestly the food was not the most important part of the meal.
The character interaction was great especially as DD decided to be shy and not talk to the princesses but they didn't use that as an excuse to leave too quickly and were always sure to "check" with me before moving on. Wonderful memories and the pictures turned out wonderful - I thought only an 8 x 10 came with, but there were also 4 4x6's included which was unexpected (at least to me.)
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