Changes

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 Royal Hall” <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/disneyworldgrandopening.html </ref>. 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 restaurant after Sleeping Beauty’s father King Stefan<ref> http://www.chipandco.com/disney-world-vault-king-stefans-banquet-hall-101729/ </ref>. This was done despite the fact that the eatery was housed inside Cinderella Castle. The only real major change to occur in King Stefan’s Royal Hall came in 1994 when the restaurant began offering a character breakfast which allowed guests to meet various princesses while they ate.