October 1, 1971 (as King Stefan's Banquet Hall) April 28, 1997 (as Cinderella's Royal Table)
Restaurant Type
Character Meal
Menu Type
American
Formally Known As
King Stefan's Banquet Hall (1971-1997)
Cinderella's Royal Table is a character dining experience found inside Cinderella Castle in Fantasyland.
Restaurant History
King Stefan’s Banquet Hall (1971-1997)
The restaurant that is today known as Cinderella’s Royal Table opened with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971 as “King Stefan’s Banquet Hall” [1]. When naming the dining establishment, Imagineers wanted a name that would suit the regal atmosphere that was being created. Due to the fact that Cinderella’s father is not mentioned in the film, Imagineers used some creative licensing and named the ..→