Akershus Royal Banquet Hall | EPCOT Dining

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, located in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT, offers a magical dining experience fit for royalty. This character dining restaurant invites guests to dine inside a grand medieval castle, where they’ll be greeted by several Disney Princesses, such as Belle, Ariel, Snow White, and Cinderella.

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We’ve loved our experiences here, in fact, this was the very first character meal we were went to when our kids were little! The atmosphere is warm and enchanting, making it an excellent alternative to Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom for those looking to meet multiple princesses in one meal.

Overview of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Experience character dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT, where you can enjoy a Princess character meal with Norwegian-inspired cuisine in a beautiful medieval setting.

When you first walk in, you stay in a short line to have your photo taken with Belle, then head to your dining table. The rest of the princesses come around to the table while you’re having your meal.

These are our family’s thoughts on the food, character interactions, and overall value to help you decide if this dining experience is right for your family!

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Menu Selections

The menu features Norwegian-inspired cuisine with a mix of traditional and familiar flavors to appeal to a variety of palates. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, potato casserole, and Norwegian pastries, while lunch and dinner offer dishes like meatballs, salmon, and roasted chicken alongside classic sides. 

While some families may love the opportunity to try unique flavors, others may find the menu a bit more adventurous compared to standard Disney dining options. However, the food is fresh and well-prepared, and the family-style service makes it easy to enjoy a variety of offerings.

Double check the menu to make sure it meets your family’s needs before booking this one!

Characters You’ll See at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Which characters are in attendance on your reservation is always subject to change, but you’ll meet a number of Disney Princesses while you dine.

Typically when we have arrived at the restaurant, Belle is towards the entrance to take a quick photo and then you are taken to your seat. While you’re seated, we’ve been greeted by princesses like Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, and Sleeping Beauty. Although it is possible you can meet other characters here sometimes as well.

Reservations and Planning

Booking a reservation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is highly recommended, as it is one of the most popular character dining experiences at EPCOT. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance (plus length of stay for Disney Resort guests!) through the My Disney Experience app or Disney World website, and they tend to fill up quickly, especially for breakfast.

Booking in Advance

If you are unable to secure a reservation right away, keep checking for availability, as spots may open closer to your visit due to cancellations. Same-day walk-up availability is rare, so having a reservation in place is the best way to guarantee your royal dining experience with the Disney Princesses.

If you’re unable to find a reservation at your preferred dining time, we recommend using a service like MouseDining to be notified when a reservation time does come available.

Meal Pricing

Pricing at Akershus is on the higher end due to the character dining experience, with meals costing $60+ per adult and $40+ per child. While the cost is steep, the one-on-one princess interactions and immersive setting make it a worthwhile experience for families with little ones.

In addition to an entree and dessert, there is a cold buffet with selections like meats, cheeses, fish, and salads that you can make starter plates from. This works great with young children to get them started quickly.

We found the entree dishes to be delicious and filling. I typically order something like the chicken and my husband likes the meatball dish, but the portions are well sized and flavorful.

If meeting princesses is a top priority for your trip, this is a great dining option, but for those primarily looking for an interesting meal, there are more budget-friendly table-service choices in EPCOT. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall delivers a royal experience with great character meet-and-greets, making it a memorable choice for families visiting EPCOT.

It should be noted however, that if you’re comparing the two Disney Princess character dining experiences, at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, this is the lesser expensive dining option out of the two meals.

Video Review of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Visit Moms with Mouse Ears YouTube channel for a look at the experience over the multiple times we have gone to this character dining experience!

This is a great alternative to dining with Disney Princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table, if you’re unable to get that reservation or if you would prefer to schedule the character dining experience at EPCOT.

Rating Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT

This one holds a special sentimental value to our family, since we have dined here multiple times and it was our family’s first character dining experience! However, I think that speaks to the quality and value of the experience that we have returned multiple times over the year.

Our rating is 4.5 stars, because we love the setting and experience here. We also like the food selection, but make sure to double check the menu before reserving this experience for your family.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is a charming location to dine in and meet a number of Disney Princesses at one time. This is a great meal to go with little ones that want to see the princesses or if you’re wanting to experience a unique character dining experience.