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Uno Mas · 10-29-2009, 10:15 AM

Just got back from a stay from 10/22 to 10/27 and the restaurants were empty! I didn't have any ADRs because we were eating at the F&W festival every day so we didn't need to eat anywhere else. But checked out of curiosity and nearly all the retaurants in Epcot had tables available when you walked right up. There were tons of empty tables and no one waiting for them. There wasn't even a crowd gathered outside of Le Cellier waiting as there normally is. Good time of year for getting into places if you aren't interested in eating from the F&W kiosks from what I saw.

Tina · 10-29-2009, 10:37 AM

We ate at Le Cellier on Sunday, 10/25 (lunch). We saw several people ask for tables for both lunch and dinner and all were turned away. EPCOT was extremely crowded that particular day.

tdsbu · 10-29-2009, 11:48 AM

CRT seemed to have ample availability when i checked two days ago - I was able to pick my preferred time for a breakfast ressie on a Wednesday morning in late January - other days that week had availability as well.

Kay1 · 10-29-2009, 12:09 PM

In June, we had dinner at R & C and it was fairly empty and our server complained to us they were turning people away at the door. Boatwright's was really empty.

FireDancer · 10-29-2009, 01:33 PM

I have found that getting into the restaurants is generally easier than these boards make it sound. It doesn't help that CMs often say there are no reservations but the restaurant will let you right in.

I go at off peak times (usually marathon week) and don't eat right at the standard meal times and have walked into just about anywhere I want with no more than a 15 minute wait.

Now, I don't try for places like Le Cellier but have walked right into Tusker House, Biergarden, Boma, Crystal Palace, and The Wave with no more than a 15 minute wait even though I was told on the phone there were no ADRs available.

cbg1027 · 10-29-2009, 01:38 PM

I hope they stay empty for this weekend! I leave tommorow!

yooperfan · 10-29-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tina

We ate at Le Cellier on Sunday, 10/25 (lunch). We saw several people ask for tables for both lunch and dinner and all were turned away. EPCOT was extremely crowded that particular day.

Do you mind if I ask what you had and how you liked it. DH and I have ressies for Jan. for lunch at Le Cellier and we haven't eaten there in several years. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We will be on the regular dining plan. I want DH to enjoy his meal so we can do it again. He isn't one that handles change well.

10-29-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
Uno Mas DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 546	Restaurants empty Just got back from a stay from 10/22 to 10/27 and the restaurants were empty! I didn't have any ADRs because we were eating at the F&W festival every day so we didn't need to eat anywhere else. But checked out of curiosity and nearly all the retaurants in Epcot had tables available when you walked right up. There were tons of empty tables and no one waiting for them. There wasn't even a crowd gathered outside of Le Cellier waiting as there normally is. Good time of year for getting into places if you aren't interested in eating from the F&W kiosks from what I saw. __________________ 1976, 1979 Off Property 1981 Disneyland 1989 Caribbean Beach 2003, 2004, 2005, Polynesian 2006 May: Port Orleans; 2006 July:Swan; 2007 March: Disney Wonder, Port Orleans; 2007 August: Polynesian; 2007 October: Swan 2008 January: Dolphin;2008 May: Swan 2008 August: Beach Club; 2008 October: Dolphin and Beach Club 2009 January: Wilderness Lodge 2009 April Disney Wonder 2009 October Food and Wine: Beach Club January 2010 MLK Weekend: Polynesian

10-29-2009, 11:48 AM	#3
tdsbu WDW Foodie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 114	CRT seemed to have ample availability when i checked two days ago - I was able to pick my preferred time for a breakfast ressie on a Wednesday morning in late January - other days that week had availability as well. __________________

10-29-2009, 12:09 PM	#4
Kay1 Check out Ricki's hidden Mickey! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Florida Posts: 2,413	In June, we had dinner at R & C and it was fairly empty and our server complained to us they were turning people away at the door. Boatwright's was really empty. __________________

10-29-2009, 01:33 PM	#5
FireDancer "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever." - Lance Armstrong Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suburban Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,660	I have found that getting into the restaurants is generally easier than these boards make it sound. It doesn't help that CMs often say there are no reservations but the restaurant will let you right in. I go at off peak times (usually marathon week) and don't eat right at the standard meal times and have walked into just about anywhere I want with no more than a 15 minute wait. Now, I don't try for places like Le Cellier but have walked right into Tusker House, Biergarden, Boma, Crystal Palace, and The Wave with no more than a 15 minute wait even though I was told on the phone there were no ADRs available. __________________ - Frank DIS Races: 2006 WDW Half Marathon - 1:42:37 2006 Disneyland Half Marathon - 1:32:04 2008 WDW Half Marathon - 1:34:07 Aiming for the WDW full in 2011

10-29-2009, 01:38 PM	#6
cbg1027 I knew I had converted him when he started pointing out hidden Mickeys to me! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 1,361	I hope they stay empty for this weekend! I leave tommorow! __________________ Abby Jacques Georges Peter A Drinker and a Dessert Fiend Dine Around Disney in December The "I Can't Come Up with a Catchy Title" Disney Food Review Abby and Estelle's Birthday Wish: A Food-Centered Disney Trip A Veteran Shows a Novice the Disney Ropes: Abby and Mark's December Disney Trip

10-29-2009, 10:37 AM	#2
Tina Tagless and bitter about it but apparently only thing I hate is when I 'spring a wire. ;-) Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,587	We ate at Le Cellier on Sunday, 10/25 (lunch). We saw several people ask for tables for both lunch and dinner and all were turned away. EPCOT was extremely crowded that particular day.

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