Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Join Disney Princesses for Storybook Dining inside a medieval castle at EPCOT's Norway Pavilion. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall serves Norwegian-inspired family-style fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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About Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Step inside a medieval Norwegian castle and dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, located in the Norway Pavilion within EPCOT’s World Showcase. With soaring archways, cathedral ceilings, and heraldic banners hanging from the rafters, this storybook setting is the perfect backdrop for a royal feast.
Akershus offers Princess Storybook Dining at all three meals. A royal promenade of princess friends visits your table throughout the meal, giving young guests (and the young at heart) the chance to meet beloved characters like Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, and Ariel. Character appearances are subject to change, but the magic is always guaranteed.
The restaurant features multiple dining alcoves with whitewashed brick walls, wood-beamed ceilings, and ornate chandeliers. It feels authentically Scandinavian while still delivering the warmth and hospitality Disney is known for.
Menu Highlights
All meals at Akershus are served family-style, with platters brought to your table to share.
Breakfast ($$$)
- Norwegian waffles
- Scrambled eggs
- Bacon and sausage
- Potato casserole
- Pastries, cheeses, and cured meats
- Fresh fruit
Lunch & Dinner ($$$$)
- Field greens salad with lingonberry vinaigrette
- Traditional kjottkake (Norwegian meatballs)
- Grilled salmon
- Chicken with apple and fennel preserves
- Olive oil mashed potatoes
- Macaroni and cheese (kids’ favorite)
- Assorted Norwegian-inspired dessert platter
The dessert platter is a highlight, featuring two delectable Norwegian-inspired sweets served family-style to close out the feast.
How to Get a Reservation
Akershus is a high-demand character dining location with over 2,800 reservation alerts tracked on MagicTable.
Demand patterns by month:
- Hardest months: November (peak demand at 5) and February/March (4)
- Easiest months: June, July, and August (1) when crowds thin out
- Fall and winter holiday seasons drive significantly higher demand
Tips for booking:
- Log in to My Disney Experience at 6:00 AM ET on your 60-day booking window
- Breakfast is the most affordable meal and slightly easier to book than lunch or dinner
- Dinner is the most expensive and most competitive time slot
- Check back frequently for cancellations as your date approaches
- You need valid EPCOT admission and potentially a park reservation to dine here
Dining Plan Information
When using the Disney Dining Plan for lunch or dinner, 2 Table-Service meals will be redeemed per person. At the $$$$ price point for lunch and dinner, this represents a solid use of dining plan credits, especially given the character dining experience and family-style format. Breakfast uses the same 2 credits but at a lower price tier ($$$), so lunch or dinner offers better value for your credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Akershus Royal Banquet Hall cost?
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is priced at $$$$. Breakfast is available 8:30 AM to 12:10 PM. Lunch is available 12:15 PM to 4:40 PM. Dinner is available 5:25 PM to 8:05 PM.
Is Akershus Royal Banquet Hall on the Disney Dining Plan?
Yes. 2 Table-Service meals redeemed per person
How hard is it to get a reservation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall?
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is one of the most popular dining locations at Walt Disney World. Reservations typically book up quickly when they open 60 days in advance. Using a reservation alert service like MagicTable can help you snag a cancellation.
Which characters are at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall?
You can meet Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. Character appearances are subject to change.
How do I get a reservation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall?
Reservations for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall can be made up to 60 days in advance on the My Disney Experience app or website. If your preferred date is unavailable, MagicTable can alert you the moment a cancellation opens up.
Can't get a reservation at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall?
MagicTable alerts you the instant a table opens up. Set it and forget it — we check every few minutes so you don't have to.