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Are there princesses at Akershus?

Akershus Banquet Hall opens its doors for a feast in honor of beloved storybook princesses—and you're invited! Dine in a medieval castle where you'll encounter a royal promenade of princess friends who can't wait to meet you. Advance reservations are highly recommended.



Yes, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT remains one of the premier locations for Disney Princess Storybook Dining. Guests dining in this medieval castle setting can meet a rotating "promenade" of royalty during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While the specific lineup can change, you will commonly encounter Belle (who often greets guests at the entrance for a photo), Ariel, Aurora, Snow White, and Tiana. Unlike the Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, which is often harder to book, Akershus offers a similar regal atmosphere with high vaulted ceilings and family-style Norwegian-inspired platters. In 2026, it is worth noting that while Anna and Elsa are from Norway-inspired Arendelle, they do not typically appear at Akershus; they have their own dedicated "meet and greet" location at the nearby Royal Sommerhus. Because this is a "character dining" experience, the price is higher than standard meals (often exceeding $60 per adult), but for families wanting to meet multiple princesses in a single sitting without waiting in long park lines, it remains an exceptionally high-value reservation.

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Restaurant Akershus is a buffet table service restaurant at Epcot's Norway Pavilion, offering character dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner with Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Pocahontas, Mulan, Cinderella, Ariel, Alice and Mary Poppins.

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Let's start on that last note. Although it's located right next door to Frozen Ever After in the Norway pavilion, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall does not feature Anna and Elsa from the Frozen franchise. Those princesses appear in the nearby Royal Sommerhus meet & greet location.

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Disney Princesses, Leading Ladies and Friends who may appear include: Ariel (in ballgown), Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Mulan, or Mary Poppins. Tax is included; gratuity is not included.

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The only place where you can actually meet Anna and Elsa at Disney World and take a pic with them is at Royal Sommerhus, also located in the Norway pavilion at Epcot.

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Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall!

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Cinderella's Royal Table is a great way to interact with most of the popular Disney princess characters, but it is also one of the more expensive options. Lunch and dinner start at $67 at the time of writing, plus tax and gratuity, compared to 1900 Park Fare's dinner prices that start at $60.

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During times of peak meet and greet, Royal Sommerhus has multiple rooms with multiple Annas and Elsas receiving guests simultaneously. If you're visiting World Showcase in the afternoon, waits tend to be shortest around lunchtime (12:30-ish), 4 p.m., and 6–7 p.m.

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