Throw Back Thursday - A tip for a great castle photo!

One of my all time favorite shots is of DD and I in front of the Castle on our first trip to Walt Disney World in 2008.  We had an early morning breakfast reservation and we were in the park before it opened to others.  To this day we plan at least all of our "in park" breakfasts before park opening for a chance to get some fantastic photos and to beat the crowds.  In order to get those early breakfasts you need to book at 180 days (or as soon as you can).

Below is a list of restaurants that are inside a park and offer breakfast. Reservations start as early as 8:00am and most parks open at 9:00am (depending on the season or EMH hours).

Magic Kingdom

• Cinderella's Royal Table - Character meal with Cinderella and various princesses,  2 Table Service Credits, includes Memory Maker photo with Cinderella
• Crystal Palace - Character meal with Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eyeore, and Tigger, 1 Table Service Credit

Epcot 

• Akershus - Character meal with Belle and various Princesses, 1 Table Service Credit, includes Memory Maker photo with Belle

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Hollywood & Vine - Character meal with Disney Jr pals, 1 Table Service Credit

Animal Kingdom

• Tuskerhouse - Character meal with Donald and the gang in a Safari setting, 1 Table Service Credit 

One other early morning reservation that is available is Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the Castle at Magic Kingdom.  Reservations here can start as early 8:00am giving you plenty of opportunities for great shots before your reservation.  

Photopass Photographers are out and ready to assist you with your photo taking. Remember if using Disney Transportation allow yourself 90 minutes to get to your reservation.  If driving and parking, allow yourself 30 to 40 minutes from most Disney World Hotels to Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot (remember most of these restaurants are quite a walk from the main entrance of the parks). If parking and driving to the Magic Kingdom allow yourself a full hour as you will need to take the Resort Monorail or Boat from the Ticket and Transportation Center to the park entrance. Early reservations often have their own turnstiles at the park entrances to the far left or far right, watch for the signs and never hesitate to ask a cast member. 

~Happy Planning~