Hi Christine!
Welcome to planDisney.
Congratulations on securing a dining reservation at one of the most magical locations at Walt Disney World -
Cinderella's Royal Table! Located inside Cinderella Castle at
Magic Kingdom Park, it doesn't get any better than that!
For any dining within a Disney theme park, you will need park admission tickets, even if you are only visiting for dining. If your reservation is for earlier than the official park opening time, you will see an entry point for guests with dining reservations, so you can enter the park before it opens. You will be admitted in plenty of time for your 8.30 am reservation, and I suggest you arrive at the gate around 30 minutes prior to that.
There's something very special about being in the park before opening time. Remember to take some photos on Main Street U.S.A., and in front of the Castle before the park gets really busy. I think the Magic Kingdom is at its most beautiful first thing in the morning, while it's just waking up for the day, and you can enjoy the atmosphere as you make your way to the Castle.
Once you arrive, you'll meet Cinderella herself before you go up to the dining room where other Disney princesses will visit you during your meal.
Please come back and visit us again if you have any further questions, and you can
send me a direct question if you wish. We will be happy to help you plan your magical vacation to Walt Disney World.
Sue