Times to make ADR during Free Dining

[tjknitz]

When at the MK, we want to see the Spectromagic Parade and Wishes - if they are on the same night, what time would you suggest making dinner reservations at Ohana or Chef Mickeys to be able to make it there in time to get good seats? Also, I want to make sure that we see Tink during wishes - is it possible to get a good spot for the parade and a good spot for wishes to see Tink?
Are you able to see wishes from Ohana? If so, is it worth it to watch there or is it much better in the park?

Planning Fantasmic Dinner Package, what is a good time to make ADR at Mama Melrose to make it there in plenty of time?

Thinking about doing the Nemo Dinner Package - however if we do this, then we would have to do lunch at Tusker and miss the characters. Do you think this is a necessity in order to not wait long lines to see Nemo? If you suggest the dinner package - what time would be a good time to make the ADR so we have enough time to make it to Nemo?

And last of all, what character breakfast would you rather do.....1900 Park Fare or Akershas? I'm the only one in the family that really cares to see any princesses but the one that I have loved since childhood has been Cinderella.

Thanks so much for any advice!

[JerseyJanice]

I don't know the answers to all your questions, but I'll give it my best shot.

When at the MK, we want to see the Spectromagic Parade and Wishes - if they are on the same night, what time would you suggest making dinner reservations at Ohana or Chef Mickeys to be able to make it there in time to get good seats? Also, I want to make sure that we see Tink during wishes - is it possible to get a good spot for the parade and a good spot for wishes to see Tink?
Are you able to see wishes from Ohana? If so, is it worth it to watch there or is it much better in the park?

If you want to see both Spectromagic and Wishes on the same night, make your dinner ADR early. I have found both CM and Ohana meals to take a long time from check-in to leaving. I would get an ADR for around 5:30 if Spectro is at 9:00 to allow plenty of time to eat and travel back to MK.

The best spot I've seen Tink from is on the bridge between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. You can't see Spectro from there, but there is some time in between the two shows. If Spectro is first, I'd watch it, then move to the bridge.

Yes, you can see Wishes from Ohana. It's beautiful there, but no substitute for seeing it inside the MK. We usually see it one night in the park and another at Ohana or elsewhere (like the front of the Contemporary).

Planning Fantasmic Dinner Package, what is a good time to make ADR at Mama Melrose to make it there in plenty of time?

Never did the Fantasmic package, so I don't know the answer to this question. My personal strategy for seeing Fantasmic in August will be to go to the second showing on the PM EMH night.

Thinking about doing the Nemo Dinner Package - however if we do this, then we would have to do lunch at Tusker and miss the characters. Do you think this is a necessity in order to not wait long lines to see Nemo? If you suggest the dinner package - what time would be a good time to make the ADR so we have enough time to make it to Nemo?

Like the Fantasmic package, I don't know. Since it's still showing every day (and more than once, I believe), I seriously doubt the Nemo show is as crowded as Fantasmic.

And last of all, what character breakfast would you rather do.....1900 Park Fare or Akershas? I'm the only one in the family that really cares to see any princesses but the one that I have loved since childhood has been Cinderella.

Haven't eaten at Akershus because the menu doesn't not appeal to me at all. I have eaten breakfast at 1900 Park Fare and enjoyed it very much.

[rlovew]

And last of all, what character breakfast would you rather do.....1900 Park Fare or Akershas? I'm the only one in the family that really cares to see any princesses but the one that I have loved since childhood has been Cinderella.

Thanks so much for any advice!

The 1900 Pasrk Fare breakfast is Mary Poopins, Alice, Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Pooj. It doesn't have princesses. If you definately want to see \Cinderella your choices are CRT (2 credits) or the 1900 Park Fare dinner.

[cmskok]

Haven't eaten at Akershus because the menu doesn't not appeal to me at all. I have eaten breakfast at 1900 Park Fare and enjoyed it very much.[/QUOTE]

OK, I just looked because we love 1900 Park Faire and as of today, Alice in Wonderland is the character, not Cinderella, for breakfast. Try 1900 Park Faire for lunch or dinner as Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine and the Stepsisters are there..it is great!

The food at 1900 is much better, especially for kids! Have fun!

[LoveTheEars]

And last of all, what character breakfast would you rather do.....1900 Park Fare or Akershus? I'm the only one in the family that really cares to see any princesses but the one that I have loved since childhood has been Cinderella.
We went to both 1900 Park Fare and Akershus.

I am not a huge pooh fan.. (he was a featured character for breakfast at 1900 Park Fare) But my DD loves the Mad Hatter. After the Alice in Wonderland Tea party, she cant get enough of him.. lol. Breakfast there was good (but I preferred the 1900 Park Fare dinner with Prince Charming :lovestruc and Cinderella (with the family). We had a blast at the dinner (Cinderella kissed my DS cheek, he will never forget that.. it was very funny).

We had lunch (i believe) at Akershus. I did not care for the type of food but my DH appreciated it since he is a chef and likes to try different things everyplace we go. The characters were great and we all had a fun time. I also liked the location.. perfect for a lunch or dinner. We generally hit the rides first then tour the worlds. By the time we get to Norway, we are starving..

Hope this helps :flower3: