Great news! Crystal Palace has been added to Disney Visa Card's list of eligible restaurants for a 10% discount! The eligible restaurants do change frequently so take advantage of this discount if you are a cardholder. You can check the list before you go to make sure it is still eligible at disneyrewards.com/vacation-perks/walt-disney-world-perks/
I've watched several Crystal Palace videos trying to decide if I wanted to book it for our upcoming trip and this is by far the best and most helpful video I've seen! Thank you for showing the full buffet and the character interactions! Also both the map signing idea and the little Winnie the Pooh book style transitions were so cute and creative.
It is very expensive. Which may be worth budgeting if you have a HUGE Pooh and friends fan in your group or if something on the buffet looked really good to you that you want multiple servings of it. But otherwise, you can meet Pooh and Tigger at Magic Kingdom for no extra cost if you are willing to wait in line. And there are lots of good quick service options that are much cheaper where you also get to sit in the A/C while you eat if you need a break. It always comes down to what you feel comfortable spending and whether meeting multiple characters is a priority. Character meals are pricey and you can definitely eat cheaper at Disney and then use that money on other things, like souvenirs or lightning lanes!
