One of the REAL best-kept secrets of Disney dining is that you can find most of your favorite Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT’s Norway pavilion!

Though characters can vary, guests can typically look forward to meeting Princesses such as Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, and Ariel… all in a truly royal, castle-like setting.

Breakfast is served family-style and features American favorites with the addition of a Norwegian Smorgasbord.

Lunch and Dinner include “A Taste of Norway” featuring Scandinavian items like smoked fish, imported cheeses, and cured meats. And each guest gets to choose their own entrée with selections such as Tradisjonell Kjøttkake (meatballs) and Grilled Filet of Salmon for adults and Pizza and Mac and Cheese among the choices for the little Princes and Princesses.

The food is good, but clearly the princesses are the real draw.

Please Note: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is currently closed while Disney World continues in its phased reopening. We will update this page with reopening information as soon as it is announced!

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Service: Table Service, Buffet

Type of Food: Buffet variety and Norwegian accents

Location: Epcot, World Showcase, Norway Pavilion

Disney Dining Plan: Yes, Table Service credit

Tables in Wonderland: Yes

Menu:
Official Disney Breakfast Menu
Official Disney Lunch Menu
Official Disney Dinner Menu

Allears.net:
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall — Princess Storybook Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall — Princess Storybook Restaurant Lunch Menu
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall — Princess Storybook Restaurant Dinner Menu

Breakfast is served as a combination of family style and buffet, with pastries, scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Lunch and Dinner offer entree choices along with an authentic Norwegian koldtbord (selection of prepared salads, sliced meats and cheeses) and an assortment of Norwegian-style desserts. All are fixed price meals.

Reviews:
DFB REVIEW: We Had Dinner with Royalty at Akershus in Epcot!
Guest Review: Akershus Princess Storybook Dinner
Akershus Review: Princess Storybook Breakfast
Disney Food Blog Review: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion
Disney Food Blog Review: Lunch at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Including Testing of New Service Style)

Important Info:

• Princesses appear on a rotating schedule. On your visit, you may encounter Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Mulan, Cinderella, and/or Mary Poppins.
• If you have a picky eater, head to Akershus for breakfast. Selections are more mainstream and everyone will find something to fill their tummies.
• Book an 8AM breakfast to ensure you’re ready to start your Epcot day right at rope drop!

Famous Dishes: Kjottkake (Ground Beef and Pork Dumplings served with Mashed Potatoes, seasonal Vegetables, and Lingonberry Sauce), traditional Rice Cream dessert, traditional Norwegian koldtbord buffet (selection of prepared salads, sliced meats and cheeses), smoked fish

Disney Food Blog Posts Mentioning Akershus

DFB REVIEW: We Had Dinner with Royalty at Akershus in Epcot!

What’s New in Epcot: Construction and Tram Updates, Paper Straws, and Menu Updates

Just Announced: Thanksgiving and Christmas Dining Locations at Walt Disney World

Tips from the DFB Guide: Disney Character Meal Pros and Cons

What’s New Around Walt Disney World — June 14, 2016

Review: Traditional Kjottkake (Norwegian Meatballs) at Epcot’s Kringla Bakeri og Kafe

Disney Food Post Round-Up: October 11, 2015

Disney Food Post Round-Up: September 6, 2015

Review: Lunch at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Including Testing of New Service Style)

What’s New Around Walt Disney World: November 18th, 2014

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