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Old 10-24-2013, 10:44 PM   #1
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Question Dining Question [would you go solo to Cinderella's Royal Table?]

I'm going to Disney next year and was wondering what people thought of going to Cinderella's Royal Table meal solo? I can wait for another trip in a few years to go with someone else (maybe even my niece) but I was just wondering if any one had done it on their own and what they thought/

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Old 10-25-2013, 05:16 AM   #2
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I'm sure it's possible, but you might not be as comfortable as other places going solo.
Will they even let you book a solo CRT? Maybe something to check out.
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You'll be fine going solo. Don't put off having fun just because you're a party of one. Enjoy life, you never know what's coming tomorrow. The princesses will keep you company.
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My issue with solo character meals - there's no one there to take your picture with them! They don't have designated handlers so much and your server isn't going to be constantly around. Otherwise I say go for it, you'll be the one getting all the attention from the princesses
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When are you going? I'll be taking a solo trip in May 2014. I'd go with you! Or maybe others would like to do a meet up when you go?
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Thanks for the tips and if I were going in May i'd take you up on your offer Trinity Nina but unfortunately I'm not there until October 2014 - maybe I can find someone to go with then.
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Not having anyone to take my picture wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me if I really wanted to go to CRT solo. But then, I'm not going to pass on something I'd really like to do because of a--to me--quite minor drawback like that.

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I'm planning to do it solo when I go in September I'm not too concerned about a photo, I more want to go for the experience but who knows maybe I would be able to take one selfie style

Someone mentioned it not being possible to book solo - I'd be surprised (and disappointed) if this was the case but does anyone know for sure?
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Just to update on this - I did book solo with no problems
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Just to update on this - I did book solo with no problems
You'll have a fabulous time. The food is decent, not wonderful, but being INSIDE Cinderella's Castle makes up for that. Watch for the Disney mice on the ledge near the ceiling of the foyer where you get your photo taken with Cinderella. They're really cute if the refurb hasn't swept away the mice now that she finally got the Prince to let her redecorate.

It was sooooo exciting watching the lights go on out in the MK as we were seated since it was the beginning of the holiday season when we ate dinner there.
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Aaaaaah thank you for getting me even more excited!! I can't wait!
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If I was going alone why not! Enjoy the magic of Disney.
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I'm a solo traveler, and have never done a character meal.

Thanks for the encouraging comments; I may go to one some day.
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Do, Tom! They're great fun.

I heartily recommend dinner at 1900 Park Fare. The Wicked Stepmom and Stepsisters are a hoot to chat with about how much more charming and lovely they are than Cinderella. Once they see that you enjoy roleplaying with them, they really get into it. Such fun!
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Wow, Her Dotness, I could actually have tea with the Stepmother and the Stepsisters!
I love them!
Thanks for the info; got to get online and see if I can get a table for June
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