Anyone been separated at a TS restaurant? - The DIS Discussion Forums

BuzzLiteyear · 11-05-2012, 03:12 PM

I am getting ready to book Via Napoli for 12/23 and the time I selected says that our party of 5 may be seated at separate tables. I know, based on the fact that they are saying it could happen, that it could happen. But, has it happened to you? How far away were you? How often have you been "told" it and had it actually happen?

Thanks!

closetmickey · 11-05-2012, 03:16 PM

I have been told that numerous times (with a party of 9) and it has yet to happen. Good luck!

matheke · 11-05-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BuzzLiteyear

I am getting ready to book Via Napoli for 12/23 and the time I selected says that our party of 5 may be seated at separate tables. I know, based on the fact that they are saying it could happen, that it could happen. But, has it happened to you? How far away were you? How often have you been "told" it and had it actually happen?

Thanks!

That is a disclaimer that they tell party's over four. Could it happen, Sure. Does it happen, very, very seldom. They are pretty good a table management at WDW.

Dan

vicki_c · 11-05-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by matheke

That is a disclaimer that they tell party's over four. Could it happen, Sure. Does it happen, very, very seldom. They are pretty good a table management at WDW.

Dan

Reservations for 1-2 have the same disclaimer.

Caseheidi · 11-05-2012, 03:38 PM

We have never been seep rated with 7 and 9 in our reservations. To be safe, we always show up a little early and expect to wait until they can seat us together.

MOM POPPINS · 11-05-2012, 03:40 PM

We are always a party of 7 or 9 and we have never been seated at different tables, although we also were told it is possible.

Eastern · 11-05-2012, 03:44 PM

Party of 5, always eat at least one TS per day, usually during peak season, never been separated.

Coconuts · 11-05-2012, 03:46 PM

We've been there many times, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 for our trips and we have never been separated.

maxiesmom · 11-05-2012, 03:55 PM

Out of a bunch of trips we have only been split up once. As a party of 8 at CRT. And then we were right across the aisle from each other.

rznhal · 11-05-2012, 04:53 PM

Good to know! Thanks everyone!!

Cheshire Figment · 11-05-2012, 05:35 PM

I have received this same warning when I make a reservation for just myself. If they do split me up I hope the tables are adjoining, so I can keep myself together.

If the tables are far apart it may upset the other diners, because my blood and guts will be spilled all over the restaurant, making a very disgusting mess.

GaSleepingBeautyFan · 11-05-2012, 05:44 PM

When I go solo, I get that message too. Gee, how would they seat me seperately from me?

I think it's a just in case kind of thing and they do their utmost to seat everyone together unless it's a huge group where they couldn't possibly do it.

natfrac · 11-06-2012, 07:31 AM

On our last trip in September our party of 8 was split into 2 tables at Rose & Crown. We were seated behind each other, so it wasn't the best seating arrangement. The one thing that really bugged me was being charged 18% automatic gratuity even though we were 2 tables. Normally, the 18% is less than what I tip but service was bad that night.

SleepyatDVC · 11-06-2012, 07:46 AM

We've had it happen a few times. Mostly ONLY at buffets. Last time was breakfast at 1900 Park Fare where our party of 20 was split into 3 tables. 1 large table was in the main dining room and the other 2 was in the side room across from each other.

Understandable with such a large group but impossible to take pictures together.

No biggie for my family since we go so often and are more interested in the food. Lol. We had all the older kids sit at the big table so they would be in the same pictures. So sorry for my SIL, since she got stuck with all the kids.

DH and I lucked out at a 4 top with 2 other adults in the other room and got to have a peaceful meals.

msp2mco · 11-06-2012, 09:39 AM

A few years ago, our party of 11 was separated at California Grill. We sat at adjacent tables, but we had different servers. The service was much better at one of the tables. We didn't care that we were separated, but I think one table finished about 30 minutes before the other.

11-05-2012, 03:12 PM	#1
BuzzLiteyear To infinity and beyond....or just drop me off at the Contemporary Resort! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 978.19 miles just East of due North of CR (1161 by roads) Posts: 1,515	Anyone been separated at a TS restaurant? I am getting ready to book Via Napoli for 12/23 and the time I selected says that our party of 5 may be seated at separate tables. I know, based on the fact that they are saying it could happen, that it could happen. But, has it happened to you? How far away were you? How often have you been "told" it and had it actually happen? Thanks! __________________ Me DW DD (Skylar) DD (Savannah) DS (Gabriel) dona nobis pacem DisneyWorldPics.com http://www.animal-kingdom-lodge.com http://www.wdwinfo.com http://thedisneyparks.com Disney World Picture of the Day

11-05-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
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11-05-2012, 03:44 PM	#7
Eastern DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 736	Party of 5, always eat at least one TS per day, usually during peak season, never been separated.

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maxiesmom The Mean Squinty Eye Works Wonders Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The West side of the mitten Posts: 18,467	Out of a bunch of trips we have only been split up once. As a party of 8 at CRT. And then we were right across the aisle from each other. __________________

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11-05-2012, 05:35 PM	#11
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,622	I have received this same warning when I make a reservation for just myself. If they do split me up I hope the tables are adjoining, so I can keep myself together. If the tables are far apart it may upset the other diners, because my blood and guts will be spilled all over the restaurant, making a very disgusting mess. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

11-05-2012, 05:44 PM	#12
GaSleepingBeautyFan DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,550	When I go solo, I get that message too. Gee, how would they seat me seperately from me? I think it's a just in case kind of thing and they do their utmost to seat everyone together unless it's a huge group where they couldn't possibly do it. __________________ Me DD13 DS17 DH Lola Rocky Connie WDW: 14 family trips, 7 solo trips - resorts stayed at: AKL, BWI, CR, WL (twice), CBR, CSR, POFQ (twice), POP (twice), POR (five) ASMo DISNEYLAND: 1 family trip, 2 1 day trips chaperoning US/IOA: 5 family trips

11-06-2012, 07:31 AM	#13
natfrac Mouseketeer $natfrac's Avatar$ Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 161	On our last trip in September our party of 8 was split into 2 tables at Rose & Crown. We were seated behind each other, so it wasn't the best seating arrangement. The one thing that really bugged me was being charged 18% automatic gratuity even though we were 2 tables. Normally, the 18% is less than what I tip but service was bad that night.
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11-06-2012, 07:46 AM	#14
SleepyatDVC The Untagged ... and I wasn't wearing any pants!!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Too far from WDW Posts: 2,267	We've had it happen a few times. Mostly ONLY at buffets. Last time was breakfast at 1900 Park Fare where our party of 20 was split into 3 tables. 1 large table was in the main dining room and the other 2 was in the side room across from each other. Understandable with such a large group but impossible to take pictures together. No biggie for my family since we go so often and are more interested in the food. Lol. We had all the older kids sit at the big table so they would be in the same pictures. So sorry for my SIL, since she got stuck with all the kids. DH and I lucked out at a 4 top with 2 other adults in the other room and got to have a peaceful meals. __________________ "A bargain is something that you don't need, at a price you can't resist!!" Sep 1999 Marriott Cypress Harbor---May 2000 Liki Tiki---Nov 2001 BC---Nov/Dec 2001 OKW---March 2002 VWL---Sep 2002 BWV & BCV---Dec 2002 CR---Mar 2003 St. Thomas ---Jun 2003 VWL---October 2003 Marriott Grand Vista & HAL Cruise & Miami ---Jan 2004 OKW GV---Jun 2004 CCL Victory Canada ---Apr/May 2005 BWV & Marriott Cypress Harbor---Oct 2005 BWV---Feb 2006 OKW---Apr 2006 Miami ---August 2006 BWV---Feb 2007 VWL --Apr 2007 NCL Dawn 11 night S Caribbean Cruise --- Aug 2007 BWV/AKV --- Oct 2007 NCL Crown Bermuda --- Apr 2008 BWV/AKV --- Aug 2008 BWV/Marriott Cypress Harbor --- Feb 2009 Miami --- Apr 2009 NCL Pearl ---Aug 2009 CSR, BLT & DCL Magic --- Feb 2010 BWV --- July 2011 AKV ---June/July 2012 Italy/Turkey/Greece Celebrity Equinox --- Feb 2013 BWV

11-06-2012, 09:39 AM	#15
msp2mco Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 407	A few years ago, our party of 11 was separated at California Grill. We sat at adjacent tables, but we had different servers. The service was much better at one of the tables. We didn't care that we were separated, but I think one table finished about 30 minutes before the other.

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