Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom is located at the end of Main Street. When you enter the parks, you will get your first breathtaking view of the 189-foot castle where Cinderella and her prince reside.
In the mornings, the walk through the castle is open. Take this path to reach Fantasyland and check out the five mosaics on the wall that depict Cinderella’s story. If you look closely, you’ll notice one of the step sister’s face is green with envy and the other’s is red with anger.
The walk through is closed from about 10 am to 6 pm due to the stage show. However, you can still enter the area from the rear of the castle to see the mosaics.
If you want to take your little princesses and princes inside, you can dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table located on the second floor. There you will find Cinderella and her princess friends at every meal. If you are eating in Cinderella’s Royal Table, be sure to look up in the room where you meet Cinderella. You should see the Disney Family Crest and you might even spot Cinderella’s Mice in the rafters! I also hear you can ask the suite of armor for an autograph and get a funny reply.
Also located within Cinderella’s Castle is the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. This boutique salon will transform your daughter into a Disney princess. Stop in Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and ask the cashier to sprinkle your little girl’s head with Pixie Dust. You do not need an appointment to get sprinkled!
There is a penthouse located inside Cinderella’s Castle. For years it wasn’t used, but they transformed into into a two-bedroom “Cinderella’s Guest Suite.” It was used nightly during the Year Of A Million Dreams but since then it is only used for special occasions. You can not book Cinderella’s Guest Suite.
There is a garden located between the castle and Tomorrowland. It is called the All American Rose Garden. I recommend that you take a walk around dusk through the garden. You might even find ducklings waddling around!
Just behind Cinderella’s Castle is Cinderella’s fountain (on the Fantasyland side). If you bow down in front of the fountain you will see a crown magically appear on Cinderella’s head!
Each night, Once Upon A Time light show uses the castle as it’s backdrop. It is an amazing light show so make sure you check your Times Guide for showtimes.
The castle is the center stage for the nightly performance of Happily Ever After. If the weather is permitting, Tinker Bell will fly from the top of the castle to the roof of the Tomorrowland Terrace restaurant. Pick a viewing spot where you can clearly see the wire that runs from the Castle to the restaurant.
Starting about a half hour after the park closes (remember that if the park closes at 9pm, you have almost a full hour to leave the park), the Kiss Goodnight will begin. Cinderella’s Castle will appear to change colors as Roy O. Disney’s dedication speech for the Magic Kingdom plays thanking you for coming.
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Meeg says
Unfortunately I think money and fame do buy you into the Castle suite. I often hear of celebrities getting to spend the night in that room (Suri Cruise)
Karen says
I was wondering if this is worth it for a family of 3? I have a 4yr old son that just loves the princesses. But I am not sure my husband will approve to eat there, since we don’t have a little girl to take with us. Thanks!
wvceli says
You could do a breakfast at the castle, it is a little less expensive. Lots of boys are there and they give them plastic swords. The princesses are also at other venues for character meals. Cinderella and Prince Charming are at the dinner buffet at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian. The meal is all you can eat and just a short monorail or boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom.
Carlye says
We are eating in the castle for the first time in our lives this April. I am taking a friend and her 2 little girls along with my 2 little girls and we felt is was most appropriate for our ALL GIRL trip to dine in Cinderella’s house. We are super excited and cannot wait!
Blakely says
Your post are making me want to go to Disney World. I was lucky enough to go to Disney Land this year, but it is so different.
Marisha says
Eating in the castle is soooooooooooooooooooooo good, but soooooooooooooooooooo expensive ~$50 a person. Worth it at least once in a life time! My hubby and I did it on our honeymoon and it was a WONDERFUL experience! Highly recommend it!!