Making PS reservations - The DIS Discussion Forums

Sarah84 · 07-14-2009, 01:30 PM

I have just relised I can now make any PS for my trip i want to

We (my boyfriend & I) will be in Anaheim for the first time from September 1st - 7th and plan on being in the parks thursday 3rd, friday 4th & sunday 6th. On the thursday I wanted to have breakfast at Carnation cafe at around 9.30am just wondering if its usually busy around then and should i deffiently make a PS or will i be ok just turning up and not having to wait long for a seat?

The same for the Rainforest cafe, we also want to have lunch there on the 4th (thursday) at either around 1-1.30pm after we have spent the morning in DL or around 4pm before we return to DL, is it usually busy around either of those times?

teatime · 07-14-2009, 01:32 PM

its always just wise to make them and not take chances. I would hate to not get in because I did not make reservations. this way you know your going to be seated faster

Sherry E · 07-14-2009, 01:41 PM

Two of the longest waits to be seated I have encountered anywhere in DLR were for Carnation Cafe and Rainforest Cafe. The problem with Carnation is that not only is it a very popular place to eat but there is very limited seating available. So the tables fill up fast and the line of people waiting their turn to be seated gets long fast - any time of the day. Rainforest Cafe, on the other hand, has lots of seating (uncluding the upper levels), but that is an extremely popular location for that restaurant, which seems to thrive in its DTD surroundings. Breakfast at RFC has very few people and I think that is the best time to eat there if you really want to soak in the atmosphere, but lunch and especially dinner can be CRAZY crowded, with waits up to an hour to be seated.

I would recommend a PS for both of those! Another super busy place to eat is ESPN Zone (we waited about 45 minutes for a table last year). Blue Bayou is the only place that actually requires a PS in advance, but things like these restaurants and character meals can be tricky to get right into if you just walk up.

Sarah84 · 07-14-2009, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the replys, going to make a PS at Carnation cafe, Rainforest cafe will have to wait a it longer as im not to sure wether to go about 1-2pm or around 4pm

The number is 714 781 3463 for Disney PS right? whats the international code? im in the UK so not to sure the correct numer i need to dial.

squitty · 07-14-2009, 02:25 PM

Hi Sarah

The code from the UK is 001

I will be making my PS's soon too.

Sarah84 · 07-14-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squitty

Hi Sarah

The code from the UK is 001

I will be making my PS's soon too.

Thanks

I done it

so exciting to hear an American accent again and makes the trip feel even closer having a PS booked

07-14-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
Sarah84 Engaged at Disneyland California Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,087	Making PS reservations I have just relised I can now make any PS for my trip i want to We (my boyfriend & I) will be in Anaheim for the first time from September 1st - 7th and plan on being in the parks thursday 3rd, friday 4th & sunday 6th. On the thursday I wanted to have breakfast at Carnation cafe at around 9.30am just wondering if its usually busy around then and should i deffiently make a PS or will i be ok just turning up and not having to wait long for a seat? The same for the Rainforest cafe, we also want to have lunch there on the 4th (thursday) at either around 1-1.30pm after we have spent the morning in DL or around 4pm before we return to DL, is it usually busy around either of those times? __________________ Dreams do come true - Wedding PJ Sep 2005: WDW - Buena Vista Palace/Bahamas - The Atlantis Oct 2007: Mexico - Sandos Caracol/Miami - Riu Beach Dec 2008: Disneyland Paris - Holiday Inn Sep 2009: Disneyland California/Las Vegas/San Diego/Hollywood -Trip Report Looking forward to- June 2010: New York Sep 2010: Cyprus April 2012: WDW wedding

07-14-2009, 01:32 PM	#2
teatime Sir, can I have some more dole whip please ??? Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,146	its always just wise to make them and not take chances. I would hate to not get in because I did not make reservations. this way you know your going to be seated faster __________________ just a teaspoon of dole whip helps the medicine go down , the medicine go down ))))) the medicine got down . ( come on sing it with me marry poppins !!!)

07-14-2009, 01:41 PM	#3
Sherry E Willing victim of the Disney Snowball Effect... Okay so after a coffee and lunch break I am back! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,019	Two of the longest waits to be seated I have encountered anywhere in DLR were for Carnation Cafe and Rainforest Cafe. The problem with Carnation is that not only is it a very popular place to eat but there is very limited seating available. So the tables fill up fast and the line of people waiting their turn to be seated gets long fast - any time of the day. Rainforest Cafe, on the other hand, has lots of seating (uncluding the upper levels), but that is an extremely popular location for that restaurant, which seems to thrive in its DTD surroundings. Breakfast at RFC has very few people and I think that is the best time to eat there if you really want to soak in the atmosphere, but lunch and especially dinner can be CRAZY crowded, with waits up to an hour to be seated. I would recommend a PS for both of those! Another super busy place to eat is ESPN Zone (we waited about 45 minutes for a table last year). Blue Bayou is the only place that actually requires a PS in advance, but things like these restaurants and character meals can be tricky to get right into if you just walk up. __________________ SHERRY Read my epic Trip Report: "FOUR Trip Reports & a Trip Down Memory Lane (1972-2009)! 37 YEARS OF PICS!!"

07-14-2009, 02:02 PM	#4
Sarah84 Engaged at Disneyland California Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,087	Thanks for the replys, going to make a PS at Carnation cafe, Rainforest cafe will have to wait a it longer as im not to sure wether to go about 1-2pm or around 4pm The number is 714 781 3463 for Disney PS right? whats the international code? im in the UK so not to sure the correct numer i need to dial. __________________ Dreams do come true - Wedding PJ Sep 2005: WDW - Buena Vista Palace/Bahamas - The Atlantis Oct 2007: Mexico - Sandos Caracol/Miami - Riu Beach Dec 2008: Disneyland Paris - Holiday Inn Sep 2009: Disneyland California/Las Vegas/San Diego/Hollywood -Trip Report Looking forward to- June 2010: New York Sep 2010: Cyprus April 2012: WDW wedding

07-14-2009, 02:25 PM	#5
squitty With a little bit of Pixie Dust Finds it hard to type with her eyes closed Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Posts: 4,417	Hi Sarah The code from the UK is 001 I will be making my PS's soon too. __________________ Michelle Been visting WDW since 1992! Proud DVC member

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