Dining table size/Dining with others - The DIS Discussion Forums

Mom22tinks · 11-13-2009, 04:01 PM

I was wondering if people ever dine with strangers and choose the larger table sizes or not? Part of me was thinking it would be nice to dine with another family or people just as a way to meet new people. On our previous two cruises we dined alone with just the 4 of us. I would love to see what others think about this.

Andrew DEREK UK · 11-13-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom22tinks

I was wondering if people ever dine with strangers and choose the larger table sizes or not? Part of me was thinking it would be nice to dine with another family or people just as a way to meet new people. On our previous two cruises we dined alone with just the 4 of us. I would love to see what others think about this.

I have done both, and there are advantages and disadvantages, so its personal preference.

For

Lots of nice people.
Exchange ideas and experiences.
Get new friends.

Against

Will slow down service/ talking etc.
Kids might play up.
Sharing wine or booze, do all people booze/buy.
What happens if you do not get along, ruin cruise, eat upstairs?

What happens if they are late/ slower/ faster eaters than you.

To take the 'random' bit out best to post on the cruise meets thread and get to know people there, then suggest and link ressies.

mmouse37 · 11-13-2009, 04:18 PM

In 17 DCL we have had our share of great tablemates and no so great....luckily the not so great have only been 2 times.

I have never found service to be slowed down while eating with other people...I guess it could if the other party/parties showed up extremely late every night but we never had that happen.

We usually have a great time meeting new people and keep in touch with many we have dined with.

If you do wind up with not so compatible dinner mates don't let it ruin your cruise...speak to a head server/dining room manager right away and see if another table can be arranged.

MJ

murphyrusty · 11-13-2009, 08:18 PM

We've had great table mates on all of our cruises and look forward to meeting new people quite often from different countries. It helps to keep an open mind and remember there's a huge world out there.

CodyBoy · 11-13-2009, 08:21 PM

I booked my reservation online, and DONT want to dine with anyone, can I request somehow that I get a table for FOUR only?

disney1990 · 11-13-2009, 08:26 PM

We love being able to dine with others and share our experiences both Disney World and cruise.

lmhall2000 · 11-13-2009, 08:45 PM

What is the biggest sized table?? We will be a party of 7 but would love to sit with others, esp if they have kids our age...thanks!

Tara

DynamicDisneyDuo · 11-13-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CodyBoy

I booked my reservation online, and DONT want to dine with anyone, can I request somehow that I get a table for FOUR only?

You can either:

A. Call DCL and request it or
B. Use the Contact Us section of the DCL website to request it.

Note that it will only be a request. There is no guarantee it will happen. DCL tries to please everyone but it's not always possible. Actually if you think about it, pleasing everyone is impossible cause someone will always find fault.

Good luck!

Anal Annie · 11-13-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lmhall2000

What is the biggest sized table?? We will be a party of 7 but would love to sit with others, esp if they have kids our age...thanks!

Tara

There is one oval table that can seat 15 in each dining room which is the largest single table. I believe each station seats 36. We were at this table for 15 on our first cruise. There were 5 families of 3 each. All of the kids were in the same age range (give or take a year). I thought that was nice that they did it like that & I do not believe it was left to chance but I think that someone put some thought into that arrangement.

disney1990 · 11-14-2009, 10:57 AM

We had 10 people sitting at our table, all people we were traveling with.

11-13-2009, 04:01 PM	#1
Mom22tinks Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 62	Dining table size/Dining with others I was wondering if people ever dine with strangers and choose the larger table sizes or not? Part of me was thinking it would be nice to dine with another family or people just as a way to meet new people. On our previous two cruises we dined alone with just the 4 of us. I would love to see what others think about this. __________________ Jessica 12/07 Disney Wonder 12/08 Disney Wonder 08/09 Disney World

11-13-2009, 04:18 PM	#3
mmouse37 Mickey for Me! Likes surprises Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tappan...Too far from the Magic!! Posts: 15,884	In 17 DCL we have had our share of great tablemates and no so great....luckily the not so great have only been 2 times. I have never found service to be slowed down while eating with other people...I guess it could if the other party/parties showed up extremely late every night but we never had that happen. We usually have a great time meeting new people and keep in touch with many we have dined with. If you do wind up with not so compatible dinner mates don't let it ruin your cruise...speak to a head server/dining room manager right away and see if another table can be arranged. MJ __________________ *Co-Moderator of the Cruise Board* "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page...." - Sailed on the official Maiden Voyage of the Magic (July 30, 1998) - 18 DCL Cruises and Counting [color="Purple"]- WDW Resorts - 40+ including HM at the Poly in 1979 @$65.00 a night!

11-13-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
disney1990 Wow, it make my heart skip a beat I'm going to miss these when the season ends Lighting the Way to Paradise Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland - near DC Posts: 5,164	We love being able to dine with others and share our experiences both Disney World and cruise. __________________ Life is a Journey – remember to appreciate everyday -- be happy for this moment...this moment is your life Looking Forward to a Great 2010 Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

11-13-2009, 08:45 PM	#7
lmhall2000 May the road rise to meet you....May God hold you in the palm of His Hand. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Space town, AL Posts: 3,264	What is the biggest sized table?? We will be a party of 7 but would love to sit with others, esp if they have kids our age...thanks! Tara __________________ Magical Mediterranean First Cruise May 5, 2010

11-14-2009, 10:57 AM	#10
disney1990 Wow, it make my heart skip a beat I'm going to miss these when the season ends Lighting the Way to Paradise Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland - near DC Posts: 5,164	We had 10 people sitting at our table, all people we were traveling with. __________________ Life is a Journey – remember to appreciate everyday -- be happy for this moment...this moment is your life Looking Forward to a Great 2010 Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

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11-13-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
murphyrusty murphyrusty Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6	We've had great table mates on all of our cruises and look forward to meeting new people quite often from different countries. It helps to keep an open mind and remember there's a huge world out there.

11-13-2009, 08:21 PM	#5
CodyBoy Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 20	I booked my reservation online, and DONT want to dine with anyone, can I request somehow that I get a table for FOUR only?

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