Length of time for TS dinner?

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cmfitz14

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• Jul 29, 2015

• #1

We have ADRs every night of our trip, usually for 5:30 (BOG is 5:10). How long should we expect most table service meals to take?

Thanks!

 

Alesia

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• Jul 29, 2015

• #2

90 minutes.

 

Ismo

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• Jul 29, 2015

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I agree with 90 minutes. That's how long we always leave ourselves in our plans. It rarely takes that long, but it gives us plenty of time to enjoy dinner and also we don't feel rushed.

 

fly girl

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• Jul 29, 2015

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Agree with the others, at least 90 minutes. I typically put 120 in my touring plans for FP+. Some places you always have to wait a little bit -- Teppan Edo and Via Napoli are the two that come to mind -- so with the added cushion we can enjoy our meal without feeling rushed to make our FP+ reservation. Also, extra time is definitely needed if you're dining outside of the park (ie, Cali Grill on an MK day.) Overkill? Probably, but it has always worked for us.

We will just hit an attraction before our FP reservation.

 

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Mikka

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• Jul 29, 2015

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For us, usually a bit more then 90 mins, honestly- but we're almost always doing three courses at signature restaurants. Two courses at an in-park restaurant may go faster to some degree (eating at the Plaza versus eating at Shulas, for instance, you'd probably be adding at least 20 minutes if not more on to meal at Shula's even if you did do three courses at both).

Some places simply just take longer: if you want steak well done, or if you want a pizza at Via Napoili. If the food is already prepared, it'll take a lot less time. Getting a cupcake from the cart at BoG or getting an ice cream scoop anywhere is faster then waiting for them to pour fifteen sauces on a cake somewhere, probably.


...And this all requires your waitperson not to randomly wander off somewhere after you're done with the entree but before you order dessert/get your check, which they are prone to doing.

 

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JZCubed

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• Jul 29, 2015

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I'll join the chorus of 90 minutes.

But since you are arriving so early, you'll be seated on-time and have no wait from the kitchen.

So, if you want to be done between 60-90 minutes, this is certainly possible. Just make mention to your Server/Waiter.

 

JimmyV

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• Jul 29, 2015

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Plan for 90, but in all honesty, I think you will find that your meals will average less time than that. Especially if you dine early.

 

Hans Olo

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• Jul 29, 2015

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I'd say 60-90 minutes. Depends on how many people in your party and if you have any super slow eaters like I do

We had a reservation at Mama Melrose and when we went to check in they said they were running 45 minutes behind. Luckily we still had plenty of time to get to Fantasmic!

 

DisneyFive

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• Jul 29, 2015

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Well, let me be the first to say...

90 minutes!



Dan

 

disneypanda11

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We budget 60-90 minutes for a non signature and 120 minutes+ for three course signature meals. As others have stated, so many factors could impact this. We have had meals that have lasted over two hours due to slow service alone.

 

Jadyreen1282

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• Jul 29, 2015

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If it's Bier Garten then plan two hours. They have a liter mug there that's awesome to savor.