The Royal Court Royal Tea on Disney Cruise Line is a premium tea experience designed especially for kids who love Disney Princesses, storytelling, music and a little extra pixie dust. From sweet treats to royal gifts and princess appearances, this experience has become a bucket list activity for many families. Whether you’re wondering if Royal Court Royal Tea is worth the extra cost or trying to figure out how to make reservations before your cruise, here’s everything you need to know!
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- How much is Royal Court Royal Tea on Disney Cruise Line? Currently, the pricing is $275 per child and $75 per adult. Pricing is subject to change based on timing, ship and itinerary.
- Is Royal Court Royal Tea worth it? That really depends on your budget, cruise schedule and whether your child would enjoy this type of experience. Families with kids who love Disney Princesses often feel the experience is magical and memorable. Others may prefer to spend that money on Port Adventures or cruise merchandise instead. Don't forget that Undercover Tourist offers exclusive Disney Cruise Line savings on all Disney cruise itineraries!
- What princesses are at the Royal Court Royal Tea? Princess appearances can vary by sailing, but guests may see characters such as Cinderella, Belle, Tiana, Ariel or Rapunzel.
What is Royal Court Royal Tea?
The Royal Court Royal Tea is an upscale princess tea party experience offered on select Disney Cruise Line ships. Hosted inside one of the main Rotational Dining rooms, the event combines live entertainment, storytelling, music, desserts, tea service and Disney Princess interactions into one special event.
The experience is designed for children ages 3 to 12, along with an accompanying adult. During the tea party, children are welcomed as honored guests and treated like royalty throughout the event.
One of the biggest highlights is the interactive storytelling and singing led by Lady Chamomile and Chef Brule, two original Disney Cruise Line characters created specifically for the experience. They guide guests through royal lessons about kindness and friendship while Disney Princesses make appearances throughout the tea.
The menu includes a selection of herbal teas and two courses — one savory and one sweet. The treats are served on tea trays and include items such as little sandwiches, pastries, macaroons, fruit tarts and chocolate treats.
At the end of the experience, each child has the chance to take a professional group photo with all the Princesses together.
The event usually lasts around 90 minutes.
What Are the Royal Court Royal Tea Gifts?
One reason families book Royal Court Royal Tea is because of the beautiful gift package children receive during the event.
The gifts can vary slightly by sailing, but children often receive a Royal Tea gift set that includes:
- Royal gift box
- Tea set with a tea pot, tea cups and saucers
- Crown and sash
- Velvet Royal Court bag
What Ships Offer Royal Court Royal Tea?
Royal Court Royal Tea is currently offered on select Disney Cruise Line ships, though availability can change. Currently, the experience is available on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
Because offerings can change by itinerary and season, it’s always a good idea to check your specific sailing in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app or your online cruise reservation before sailing.
The experience is extremely popular and often sells out well before embarkation day. So if you're hoping to experience this, be sure to hop to it as soon as your booking window opens based on your Castaway Club membership level.
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How Much Does Royal Court Royal Tea Cost?
The cost of the Royal Court Royal Tea experience is not shown on the Disney Cruise website. However, once your booking window opens, you can see the experience and prices listed on the Disney Cruise website or Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.
Currently, the pricing is $275 per child and $75 per adult. Pricing is subject to change based on timing, ship and itinerary.
How to Reserve Royal Court Royal Tea
If Royal Court Royal Tea is something your family really wants to do, booking early is super important.
Reservations open before your cruise based on your Castaway Club status:
- Pearl Castaway Club: 123 days before sailing
- Concierge guests: 123 days before sailing
- Platinum: 120 days
- Gold: 105 days
- Silver: 90 days
- First-time cruisers: 75 days
You can reserve Royal Court Royal Tea on the Disney Cruise Line website or in the app once your booking window opens. Because spots are limited, many sailings sell out quickly, especially on shorter cruises and holiday sailings.
If you weren't able to snag a reservation in advance, be sure to head to Guest Services as soon as you board the ship on embarkation day. You can inquire about availability. Sometimes things open up and if not, request to be added to the wait list. We've had success with this on multiple sailings!
One helpful tip is to prioritize booking Royal Court Royal Tea over smaller extras such as beverage tastings or spa appointments, since this experience tends to fill up fast.
But don't froget about the Royal Gathering experience. If your family wants to meet the Disney Princesses, then you'll want to sign up for the Royal Gathering, where you'll get to meet several Disney Princesses all at one time. It's super special and best of all, it's FREE! Sign-up is required and opens 30 days before your sail date. These reservations also go quick, so we recommend setting a reminder on your phone.
To make this day even more special, consider booking a magical makeover at the onboard Bibiddi Bobiddi Boutique!
And there you have it, everything you need to know about the Royal Court Royal Tea on Disney Cruise Line. For families looking to add an extra touch of magic to their sailing, this royal tea party can easily become one of the most memorable experiences onboard. Will you be attending the Royal Tea? Let us know in the comments below!
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