Dinner at Le Cellier - How long to expect? - The DIS Discussion Forums

lvdis · 11-17-2009, 01:23 PM

Any idea how long to expect dinner to take at Le Cellier? We have an ADR for 6:05pm and I was wondering if there was even a remote possibility we could be done in time to try to get to DHS for the 2nd showing of Fantasmic at 8:00pm.

I know, I'm probably crazy for even considering it! We were planning to skip Fantasmic this trip, but now that they've added a couple of extra shows, I'm just trying to see if we could work it in somehow. But, I sure don't want to give up this ADR!

My only other choice would be the following day, but we have a 6:00 reservation at Garden Grill and would probably be just as pressed for time. Plus, it's Thanksgiving so I'm expecting things to be even busier!

NHTikiBeckie · 11-17-2009, 01:36 PM

I think dinner would have to take only 30 minutes if you wanted to make it in time. Maybe if you arrive at your ADR early and order everything you want right away then possibly, but people line up so early for Fantasmic now, so I am not sure it would work.

TaraPA · 11-17-2009, 01:36 PM

It can be done, we just did this on Sunday. We knew going in that we'd have to eat quickly, and no dessert - and we told our server that we were trying to make Holiday Wishes (from the beach t Poly) at 9:30pm. Our ADR was for 7:25 but we weren't even seated until 7:45. We all just had an entree - no apps or desserts - and we were out of there at 9pm. We didn't feel rushed at all, since we only had our entrees to eat. Til we got to the front of Epcot & on the monorail to Poly, we got there at 9:20, with 10 min. to spare.

Now if you want a 3 or 5-course meal & eat at a leisurley pace I doubt you can do this. I'd also suggest getting there & checking in as early as you can. We checked in at 7:15 for a 7:25 ADR & still waited 20 min. after our ADR time. There were a lot of people waiting as well.

You're right by the International Gateway at Le Cellier - hop on the boat to DHS.

Good luck!

soulmates · 11-17-2009, 02:07 PM

We had ressies for 6:30, and we waited OVER an hour to be seated. Sadly, we missed Illuminations. I was very bummed. Next trip, I'm making sure there is NO way we miss them again. On the flip side, it was one of the best meals of the trip!

Disney Crazy Debbie · 11-17-2009, 02:10 PM

I would say that you are taking a big risk because Le Cellier is one of the longest waits in EPCOT. The last time we were there we waited over 30 minutes for ADR. The wait is well worth it but catching the bus on time, etc would be risky, even if you caught a cab!

GovieMom · 11-17-2009, 03:09 PM

We had a 6:00 p.m. ADR at Le Cellier and had to wait 45 minutes before we were even seated. Based on our experience, I'd say you are cutting it way too close.

DonaldTDuck · 11-17-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Disney Crazy Debbie

I would say that you are taking a big risk because Le Cellier is one of the longest waits in EPCOT. The last time we were there we waited over 30 minutes for ADR. The wait is well worth it but catching the bus on time, etc would be risky, even if you caught a cab!

No need for cab or bus, you walk to the International Gateway and follow the path to DHS, be there in 25 minutes.

lvdis · 11-17-2009, 07:22 PM

Does anyone know if they will let you enter right at the show start time or shortly after (if they aren't full)? I know if we try this we'll be cutting it close. We are used to walking very fast to try to get somewhere though, so we might give it a shot!

GovieMom · 11-17-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lvdis

Does anyone know if they will let you enter right at the show start time or shortly after (if they aren't full)?

Don't get your hopes up about it not being full; you are going at Thanksgiving time; expect all Fantasmic showings to be packed.

jodywgirl · 11-18-2009, 12:37 AM

We have ate at Le Cellier several times and it has taken at least an hour and a half. Go early see if they can get you in and then take the boat over from the international gateway. good luck but if you could go another night I would go then

lvdis · 11-18-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jodywgirl

We have ate at Le Cellier several times and it has taken at least an hour and a half. Go early see if they can get you in and then take the boat over from the international gateway. good luck but if you could go another night I would go then

We'll just have to see how it goes! We were planning on having to miss it this trip anyway, so if we don't make it that's OK. The only other night we could try to see it is the next night, which is Thanksgiving. But, our ADR's are just as bad for trying to make it there by 8:00pm. We have a 6:00 ADR for Garden Grill that night. So it's not going to be any better! Oh well!

RMulieri · 11-18-2009, 11:10 AM

First it is thanksgiving week...Fantasmic will be packed.Second, Le Cellier is one of those places that very often seats PAST adr time. I hada 405 pm there and was not seated till 445p.I wouldn't count on it.It is possible but not probable

Bete · 11-18-2009, 02:01 PM

Check-in early for your meal and it should help to get you to Fantasmic on time. Do any restroom stops now while you are waiting to be seated.

Also, look at the menu ahead of time and have all your choices ready when asked. Cut the chit chat at this meal and just eat.

Tell the waiter what you are trying to do and hopefully he/she will help it along and be very prompt with their service.

Have the tip ready if doing cash for it.

If you're on the dining plan consider getting dessert to go and tell the waiter ahead of time. You may be able to eat it pre show at fantasmic or back in your room.

lvdis · 11-18-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bete

Check-in early for your meal and it should help to get you to Fantasmic on time. Do any restroom stops now while you are waiting to be seated.

Also, look at the menu ahead of time and have all your choices ready when asked. Cut the chit chat at this meal and just eat.

Tell the waiter what you are trying to do and hopefully he/she will help it along and be very prompt with their service.

Have the tip ready if doing cash for it.

If you're on the dining plan consider getting dessert to go and tell the waiter ahead of time. You may be able to eat it pre show at fantasmic or back in your room.

Sounds like excellent suggestions! It just might work! Thanks!

11-17-2009, 01:23 PM	#1
lvdis love disney Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 209	Dinner at Le Cellier - How long to expect? Any idea how long to expect dinner to take at Le Cellier? We have an ADR for 6:05pm and I was wondering if there was even a remote possibility we could be done in time to try to get to DHS for the 2nd showing of Fantasmic at 8:00pm. I know, I'm probably crazy for even considering it! We were planning to skip Fantasmic this trip, but now that they've added a couple of extra shows, I'm just trying to see if we could work it in somehow. But, I sure don't want to give up this ADR! My only other choice would be the following day, but we have a 6:00 reservation at Garden Grill and would probably be just as pressed for time. Plus, it's Thanksgiving so I'm expecting things to be even busier! __________________

11-17-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
NHTikiBeckie DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 1,017	I think dinner would have to take only 30 minutes if you wanted to make it in time. Maybe if you arrive at your ADR early and order everything you want right away then possibly, but people line up so early for Fantasmic now, so I am not sure it would work. __________________ MY VIDEOS ARE ON YOU TUBE! http://vimeo.com/7316001 (MGM & Animal Kingdom) http://vimeo.com/7315073 (Epcot) http://vimeo.com/7316111 (Magic Kingdom) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjHXWMp1uhI (Christmas and Fun outside the parks) Going to the Polynesian February 7th-14th!!!!

11-17-2009, 01:36 PM	#3
TaraPA DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 4,953	It can be done, we just did this on Sunday. We knew going in that we'd have to eat quickly, and no dessert - and we told our server that we were trying to make Holiday Wishes (from the beach t Poly) at 9:30pm. Our ADR was for 7:25 but we weren't even seated until 7:45. We all just had an entree - no apps or desserts - and we were out of there at 9pm. We didn't feel rushed at all, since we only had our entrees to eat. Til we got to the front of Epcot & on the monorail to Poly, we got there at 9:20, with 10 min. to spare. Now if you want a 3 or 5-course meal & eat at a leisurley pace I doubt you can do this. I'd also suggest getting there & checking in as early as you can. We checked in at 7:15 for a 7:25 ADR & still waited 20 min. after our ADR time. There were a lot of people waiting as well. You're right by the International Gateway at Le Cellier - hop on the boat to DHS. Good luck! __________________ Girls Trip 11/10 WDW Dolphin 2/10- ESPN weekend - family trip Bay Lake Tower Villas 11/09 - Girls Trip WDW Dolphin - 12/08 - Girls Trip First SOLO trip - offsite - 05/08 - F&G Festival WDW Dolphin 12/07 - mommy & Dane tirp AKL 12/06 - family trip AS Music 11/02 - mommy & Ty trip Disneyland - Anaheim Hilton 5/02 - adults only! AS Sports 9/01 - family trip WDW Swan 10/00 - family trip Coronado Springs 10/99 - family trip **offsite 1989,1987, 1970's

11-17-2009, 02:07 PM	#4
soulmates THIS October and our rings will match!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,448	We had ressies for 6:30, and we waited OVER an hour to be seated. Sadly, we missed Illuminations. I was very bummed. Next trip, I'm making sure there is NO way we miss them again. On the flip side, it was one of the best meals of the trip! __________________

11-17-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
Disney Crazy Debbie DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,054	I would say that you are taking a big risk because Le Cellier is one of the longest waits in EPCOT. The last time we were there we waited over 30 minutes for ADR. The wait is well worth it but catching the bus on time, etc would be risky, even if you caught a cab! __________________ Disney Crazy Debbie 1975 - Holiday Inn, Orlando; 12/1975 (WDW), 2/1976 (WDW), 4/1976 (WDW) and 4/83 (DL) - day visits; 6/80 - Lake Buena Vista; 9/2000 Caribbean Beach Resort; 8/2004 POFQ; 8/2006 BCR and Disney Cruise; 6/2007 Disney Land Paris; 07/31/2010 WLR

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11-17-2009, 03:09 PM	#6
GovieMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,174	We had a 6:00 p.m. ADR at Le Cellier and had to wait 45 minutes before we were even seated. Based on our experience, I'd say you are cutting it way too close.

11-17-2009, 07:22 PM	#8
lvdis love disney Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 209	Late entrance to Fantasmic? Does anyone know if they will let you enter right at the show start time or shortly after (if they aren't full)? I know if we try this we'll be cutting it close. We are used to walking very fast to try to get somewhere though, so we might give it a shot! __________________

11-18-2009, 12:37 AM	#10
jodywgirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 114	We have ate at Le Cellier several times and it has taken at least an hour and a half. Go early see if they can get you in and then take the boat over from the international gateway. good luck but if you could go another night I would go then __________________ Jodywgirl All Star Movies July 2005 Disney Cruise Line Aug 2005 Pop Century May 2007 Pop Century Dec 2008 Bay Lake Tower Sep 2009 Old Key West Dec 2009

11-18-2009, 11:10 AM	#12
RMulieri DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 9,848	First it is thanksgiving week...Fantasmic will be packed.Second, Le Cellier is one of those places that very often seats PAST adr time. I hada 405 pm there and was not seated till 445p.I wouldn't count on it.It is possible but not probable __________________ Next trip 2011-Disneys Beach Club Villas "Once you Choose Hope, Anything is possible"

11-18-2009, 02:01 PM	#13
Bete DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Crawfordsville,In. Posts: 2,603	Get to Le Cellier at least an half early of your reservation Check-in early for your meal and it should help to get you to Fantasmic on time. Do any restroom stops now while you are waiting to be seated. Also, look at the menu ahead of time and have all your choices ready when asked. Cut the chit chat at this meal and just eat. Tell the waiter what you are trying to do and hopefully he/she will help it along and be very prompt with their service. Have the tip ready if doing cash for it. If you're on the dining plan consider getting dessert to go and tell the waiter ahead of time. You may be able to eat it pre show at fantasmic or back in your room.

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