Is it possible to order from Lunch menu at dinner? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Dis13 · 10-01-2009, 01:54 PM

Does anyone know if it's possible to order off of the lunch menu at dinner time?

BillSears · 10-01-2009, 02:20 PM

Maybe?

It depends on the location and the item.

I have ordered a burger at dinner at the Sci Fi Diner even though the burger is only on the lunch menu.

I'm pretty sure if the lunch menu has a lower priced smaller portion version of a normal dinner menu item then they will not allow you to order the lunch version.

Manda_Lizabeth · 10-01-2009, 02:54 PM

I would agree. As long as the lunch item is not on the menu I think most places would allow.

I too ordered a burger at Sci Fi at dinner and when I asked the response from our waiter was, Of Course, this is Disney!

Dis13 · 10-01-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks! We have an ADR for San Angel for dinner (the kids wanted to eat there), but I'm not sure they're going to like anything on the dinner menu. There are a items on the lunch menu they'd like.

Pakey · 10-01-2009, 03:15 PM

I have read here on other earlier threads that Sci Fi is the exception. Most places do not allow it. I have no personal experience, just remember reading that here more than once.

Dervis · 10-01-2009, 10:40 PM

I'm gonna bump this, because I really want ot know the answer too. I'm traveling with a bunch of picky eaters, and I feel like the lunch items are generally more "familiar" than some of the dinner options.

Also, we made ADRs for San Angel as well...and my party is...well...unadventerous when it comes to forigne food.

TheRustyScupper · 10-01-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dervis

I'm gonna bump this, because I really want ot know the answer too. I'm traveling with a bunch of picky eaters, and I feel like the lunch items are generally more "familiar" than some of the dinner options.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pakey

I have read here on other earlier threads that Sci Fi is the exception. Most places do not allow it. I have no personal experience, just remember reading that here more than once.

1) This is true.
2) Once the kitchen lines are re-set, seldom can you get a lunch item at dinner.
3) It takes too much labor to break into the the rhythm of dinner meals.
4) Most of the lunch fixin's are already put away.
5) Can you imagine if several people did this?
6) It would slow up the dinner servings and get other guests upset at the delay.

Alice28 · 10-01-2009, 11:34 PM

we did this at Kona- DS ordered a burger which was only on the lunch menu. Not a problem! I would think the kitchen is perfectly capable at any restaurant, it's probably a matter of their computer system letting them order stuff and how flexible management is.

princessmom29 · 10-02-2009, 11:19 AM

I am seeing a pattern here. Everyone who was able to get a lunch item for dinner got a hamburger! It could be that they are precooking the patties, and having them on hand for "picky" eaters, then just heating them when they are ordered? That wouldn't disrupt the dinner line.

Sleeping Becca · 10-02-2009, 11:23 AM

Burgers may be the exception. Sort of like at any restaurant, you can order a steak or a burger even if it isn't on the menu.

Alice28 · 10-02-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by princessmom29

I am seeing a pattern here. Everyone who was able to get a lunch item for dinner got a hamburger! It could be that they are precooking the patties, and having them on hand for "picky" eaters, then just heating them when they are ordered? That wouldn't disrupt the dinner line.

I doubt that- it takes no longer to cook a burger patty that is fresh, than it does to grill a chicken breast or steak (that would be for dinner). A burger IS an easy one to do at dinner, I agree. Probably some of the other items, like maybe salads or certain sandwiches can't be done because the ingredients have either been tossed or sealed up for the next day.

I've worked in a few different restaurants, and *if there is time*, usually the chefs can whip up anything you want. For example, I worked at the chain Red Robin. Things would come and go on the menu, but regulars would come in and ask for a certain burger or salad- as long as the ingredients were still in the kitchen, the cooks would make it and management would just key in manually the menu item. Most restaurants want to work with you to make you happy! Disney may be different cause they feel they gotta get people in and out of there quickly, but if they can make exceptions for food allergies/religious observations, I think they can do the occasional lunch item for dinner.

TheRustyScupper · 10-02-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeping Becca

Burgers may be the exception.

1) Burgers are really easy.
2) And, simple.
3) And, not labor intensive.
4) All you do is pull them from the freezer (or frig), peel the paper and fry.
5) That is why you can get burgers almost any time.
6) Other dishes take a lot of prep.
7) So, they cause a ripple in the flow and rhythm of the kitchen.

Microcell · 10-02-2009, 04:14 PM

This didn't happen at Disney, but we found ourselves at Cracker Barrel alot when DS was in his "Hamburger for breakfast" stage.. and he absolutely had his heart set on one, and so I asked the server and she reminded me that a hamburger was about the only thing from lunch that they could get ready because of how easy it is to make!

So, OP if the ingredients in the food your kids will like include like corn tortillas, chicken and cheese or something it may not be too hard to get!

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BillSears Baby Donor DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 3,047	Maybe? It depends on the location and the item. I have ordered a burger at dinner at the Sci Fi Diner even though the burger is only on the lunch menu. I'm pretty sure if the lunch menu has a lower priced smaller portion version of a normal dinner menu item then they will not allow you to order the lunch version. __________________ CR-77, Travelodge(DTD)-81, Poly-92, SOG-96, Offsite-97, ASMu-98, POR-03, Vistana Resort-04, WL-Sept 2006! CSR-December 2006, Pop-May 2007(first solo trip!), CSR-Sept 2007(Solo trip), and offsite-May-2008 where I visited Universal, SeaWorld, KSC and a couple of days at WDW. WL-March 2009 I turned 50 in WDW! May-10 Pop Century, it's great to have a trip planned! Trip report from 1997:http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/trip....97/sears97.htm

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Manda_Lizabeth Dreams really do come true! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 70	I would agree. As long as the lunch item is not on the menu I think most places would allow. I too ordered a burger at Sci Fi at dinner and when I asked the response from our waiter was, Of Course, this is Disney! __________________

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Dervis Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 219	I'm gonna bump this, because I really want ot know the answer too. I'm traveling with a bunch of picky eaters, and I feel like the lunch items are generally more "familiar" than some of the dinner options. Also, we made ADRs for San Angel as well...and my party is...well...unadventerous when it comes to forigne food. __________________ 1992 - Dixie Landing 2000 - Shades of Green 2002 - Contemporary (via SoG) 2004 - Shades of Green 2004/5 (New Years!) - Shades of Green 2007 (Senior Trip!) - All Star Sports 2007/8 (New Years!) - Shades of Green (DF) (DM) (Uncle George) (Aunt Dorthy) (Me) (Meg) (Dev) (Cara) (Gareth) Dervis in Disney!

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Alice28 DIS Veteran I'm Doombah Frickin Butt, nice to meet you! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Burbs of Portland, OR Posts: 9,443	we did this at Kona- DS ordered a burger which was only on the lunch menu. Not a problem! I would think the kitchen is perfectly capable at any restaurant, it's probably a matter of their computer system letting them order stuff and how flexible management is.

10-02-2009, 11:19 AM	#9
princessmom29 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,264	I am seeing a pattern here. Everyone who was able to get a lunch item for dinner got a hamburger! It could be that they are precooking the patties, and having them on hand for "picky" eaters, then just heating them when they are ordered? That wouldn't disrupt the dinner line.

10-02-2009, 11:23 AM	#10
Sleeping Becca It went to Looneyland, by way of Crazytown, with a detour through Wackoville, and a stop for snacks in Bonkerscity Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,375	Burgers may be the exception. Sort of like at any restaurant, you can order a steak or a burger even if it isn't on the menu. __________________ BECCA A Dream is a wish your heart makes, when you're fast asleep '79- Holiday Inn'83-Viscount(Disney Village)'90- Poly (Gold Key)'94- Carribean Beach'97- Disneymoon (Yes, I saw "the cake")'98- Westgate'01- All Star Movies'03- Carribean Beach'05- All Star Movies'05- Homewood Suites-07Disneyland Hotel-08 MNSSHP Peabody-08 MVMCP Pop Century-09 Grand Floridian-09 MNSSHP Contemporary

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