Restaurants where no ADR is needed - The DIS Discussion Forums

LuzzBightyear · 08-19-2011, 08:00 PM

I have ADRs booked for our early November trip, but would like to have a day of just winging it. Free of any solid plans to be at a specific place at a specific time. At the same time, I don’t want our vacation to end with a DDP TS credit unused.

Can anyone recommend table service places where a group of 10 would have a good chance walking up and getting in for supper with minimal wait? This needs to be a single credit DDP meal. It would be good to have options all over WDW.

Sweet Melissa · 08-19-2011, 08:11 PM

A group of ten? No, I wouldn't recommend that. What I would do is perhaps change one of your existing reservations to a signature restaurant to assure that you do not waste that table service credit. That will free you to have an "open" day without worrying about leaving a credit unused, though you may have to pay out-of-pocket for your dinner that day.

Nadjalu · 08-19-2011, 08:15 PM

No way for a group of that size. Maybe a party of 2 or 3...and then it is gonna be slim pickins but a large group???? You will have at least a 2 hour wait if they say that can seat you at all.

Sorry, I wouldn't risk that.

DisneyTravelers2008 · 08-19-2011, 08:18 PM

Since 10 is a really large group, you should probably get a reservations somewhere. Epecially if it is busy season.

Or, you can call the dining number that day and see where they can fit you in. But you'd have to be flexible about the places based on what is open. Then, you might wast a lot of time traveling to that restaurnat....hmmm...best to get a reservation...

Or, as OP said, schedule a signature dining (some of those are great) and just do all coutner service on your "wing it" day

LuzzBightyear · 08-19-2011, 08:29 PM

We would not be opposed to separating the party of 10 into 2-3 groups if that makes it easier.

EmmaBrault · 08-19-2011, 08:32 PM

Liberty Tree Tavern is pretty easy to get into.

crabbygal902 · 08-19-2011, 08:33 PM

I agree. 10 is a large number to seat at one time on the fly, unless your group is willing to split up for dinner or eat really early or really late. Who knows? You might get lucky...or you might end up hungry and cranky.

I wouldn't do it with a group of that size, even during a slow season.

Some of the places that fly under the radar are:

Epcot
Tokyo Dining
Nine Dragons

Carribean Beach
Shutters

Yacht Club
Captain's Grille

Old Key West
Olivia's

Grand Floridian
Grand Floridian Cafe

pinkerbell · 08-19-2011, 08:34 PM

I really don't know if seperating your group will help much. We have never foun a lot of same day availability even for a party of 4.
Sorry but I go with pp suggestion of booking a 2TS dinner option. Also, sometimes hubby and I share a CS meal so you may not have to pay OOP if your group does a few meals where you order a meal or two short and share

Quin · 08-19-2011, 08:40 PM

Agree that 10 may not be able to be seated together anywhere without an ADR. Smaller groups may, although possibly not at the same time/at the same place.

Is free dining going on then? If so, more people are using TS credits so walk-ups are scarcer.

In general, getting off the beaten path helps. That means dinner at a (non-monorail) resort. I'm thinking maybe Turf Club at SSR, or Olivias at OKW, or Maya at CSR. Maybe Trails End buffet at Ft. W.

Shortly before you go, I'd check the ADR system for availability on your final day. Restaurants that still show openings that close to your trip would be good to try on the day. Restaurants that show none available you know not to bother with.

KeroKero · 08-19-2011, 10:24 PM

10 is difficult to work with, even if you don't mind splitting up and sitting at different tables.

I would say worth a try at some of the TS at resorts that always seem to have space on the ADR booking page online (OKW, CB, GF).

I would recommend checking with dining every morning to see if they have anything that opened up, check throughout the day too. Please area always changing their ADR's and canceling due to touring plans not working out as planned, so there is always hope.

Good Luck!

TDC Nala · 08-20-2011, 06:48 AM

With a group of 10 you are going to have problems pretty much anywhere except possibly the outlying resort restaurants (Shutters, Olivia's, Turf Club, Maya Grill, Sanaa. I'd add Boatwrights but that place always seems crowded). Maybe the Wave or Captain's Grill if you want something closer to a park. You may have better luck if you try outside peak mealtimes.

pinkerbell · 08-20-2011, 08:04 AM

Free Dining is offer for so many dates now that it seems like the only time it is not offered is during peak times. So weatehr you are up against large park attendance or free dining, you will be up against something. Even if Free Dining it is not a general public offer people get them in the mail also. We are doing CItrico's, Narcoosee's, Cali Grill and Cinderealla's Royal table ~ each uses 2 TS credits and will split meals the days we don't have a table service, or get a favorite item that is not covered by the plan anyway.
You will have a magical time regardless of how you do it! Enjoy making your memories!

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megan926 · 08-20-2011, 08:18 AM

BOMA-at AKL

Biergarten-EPCOT

They are usually not crowded...but with a group of 10...not sure how that would work.

And I think it would depend on the time you want dinner...an early dinner (late lunch)....say 4pm...I think you would have a MUCH better chance...

goofy4tink · 08-20-2011, 08:38 AM

10 is going to be hard to accomodate together. So, you may very well have to split up into two groups. With that being said, you may be able to get in at Captains Grill at the Yacht Club...just try for a less busy time of day. Maybe over at SSR or OKW at one of their table service spots. Inside the parks is going to be really hard.

3Minnies1Mickey · 08-20-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuzzBightyear

We would not be opposed to separating the party of 10 into 2-3 groups if that makes it easier.

This would probably only help if the groups were willing to eat at different places or different times.

08-19-2011, 08:00 PM	#1
LuzzBightyear Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PEI Canada Posts: 237	Restaurants where no ADR is needed I have ADRs booked for our early November trip, but would like to have a day of just winging it. Free of any solid plans to be at a specific place at a specific time. At the same time, I don’t want our vacation to end with a DDP TS credit unused. Can anyone recommend table service places where a group of 10 would have a good chance walking up and getting in for supper with minimal wait? This needs to be a single credit DDP meal. It would be good to have options all over WDW.

08-19-2011, 08:11 PM	#2
Sweet Melissa Full of Wicked Wiles Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,005	A group of ten? No, I wouldn't recommend that. What I would do is perhaps change one of your existing reservations to a signature restaurant to assure that you do not waste that table service credit. That will free you to have an "open" day without worrying about leaving a credit unused, though you may have to pay out-of-pocket for your dinner that day. __________________ ♥ Melissa Last Visit: November 2012 - Riverside Next Visit: November 2013 - Wedding/Honeymoon!

08-19-2011, 08:15 PM	#3
Nadjalu DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5,530	No way for a group of that size. Maybe a party of 2 or 3...and then it is gonna be slim pickins but a large group???? You will have at least a 2 hour wait if they say that can seat you at all. Sorry, I wouldn't risk that. __________________

08-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#4
DisneyTravelers2008 Sally & Clay (Disney Travelers 2008) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 978	Since 10 is a really large group, you should probably get a reservations somewhere. Epecially if it is busy season. Or, you can call the dining number that day and see where they can fit you in. But you'd have to be flexible about the places based on what is open. Then, you might wast a lot of time traveling to that restaurnat....hmmm...best to get a reservation... Or, as OP said, schedule a signature dining (some of those are great) and just do all coutner service on your "wing it" day __________________ (me) (DH) (DS15) (DD9) Spring Break 1988/ Spring Break 1993/Ft Wilderness Cabins 2008 /SSR, 1st DVC Member Trip/2009 OKW, Spring Break 2009/SSR June 2009/AKL January 2010/AKL & BLT Halloween 2010 /Spring Break 2011 - Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort/June 2011 - & BLT & BW /AKL, Spring Break 2012

08-19-2011, 08:33 PM	#7
crabbygal902 after a lapu lapu, I'm not so crabby anymore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carolina Posts: 761	I agree. 10 is a large number to seat at one time on the fly, unless your group is willing to split up for dinner or eat really early or really late. Who knows? You might get lucky...or you might end up hungry and cranky. I wouldn't do it with a group of that size, even during a slow season. Some of the places that fly under the radar are: Epcot Tokyo Dining Nine Dragons Carribean Beach Shutters Yacht Club Captain's Grille Old Key West Olivia's Grand Floridian Grand Floridian Cafe __________________ Me DH DS13 DS7 1985 & 1996: off-property 2004: All-Star Movies 2008: Wilderness Lodge 2009: Contemporary 2006 & 2011: Beach Club 2012 Art of Animation

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08-19-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
LuzzBightyear Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PEI Canada Posts: 237	We would not be opposed to separating the party of 10 into 2-3 groups if that makes it easier.

08-19-2011, 08:32 PM	#6
EmmaBrault Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 161	Liberty Tree Tavern is pretty easy to get into.

08-19-2011, 08:34 PM	#8
pinkerbell FREE DDP 06, 07, 08, 09 & 10!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: western, ma Posts: 3,726	I really don't know if seperating your group will help much. We have never foun a lot of same day availability even for a party of 4. Sorry but I go with pp suggestion of booking a 2TS dinner option. Also, sometimes hubby and I share a CS meal so you may not have to pay OOP if your group does a few meals where you order a meal or two short and share __________________ Link to AOA pics - more than you could possibly want! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3009843 mom dad dd 9 dd 7 Summer 87 Magic Kingdom College Program, 4 93, 4 94 and 3 95, 3 & 10 96, 10 98, 5 99, 10 01, 10 02, 10 04 & 10 05 off property 5 05 and 10 06 ASSports 9 07, 9 08 & 9 09 ASMo, POR 2 10, POP 4 10 and ASMo 9 10, ASMo 9 11, Dolphin 2 12, POP 4 12, AoA 9 12, Dolphin 1 13, POP 4 13

08-19-2011, 08:40 PM	#9
Quin DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas, US Posts: 1,743	Agree that 10 may not be able to be seated together anywhere without an ADR. Smaller groups may, although possibly not at the same time/at the same place. Is free dining going on then? If so, more people are using TS credits so walk-ups are scarcer. In general, getting off the beaten path helps. That means dinner at a (non-monorail) resort. I'm thinking maybe Turf Club at SSR, or Olivias at OKW, or Maya at CSR. Maybe Trails End buffet at Ft. W. Shortly before you go, I'd check the ADR system for availability on your final day. Restaurants that still show openings that close to your trip would be good to try on the day. Restaurants that show none available you know not to bother with. __________________

08-19-2011, 10:24 PM	#10
KeroKero DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 711	10 is difficult to work with, even if you don't mind splitting up and sitting at different tables. I would say worth a try at some of the TS at resorts that always seem to have space on the ADR booking page online (OKW, CB, GF). I would recommend checking with dining every morning to see if they have anything that opened up, check throughout the day too. Please area always changing their ADR's and canceling due to touring plans not working out as planned, so there is always hope. Good Luck! __________________ Aug 1984 - Off Property Aug 1988 - Off Property June 1990 - Off Property Aug 1992 - Port Orleans July 1994 - All Star Sports Sept 1997 - All Star Sports July 1999 - Caribbean Beach (Family Reunion) Dec 2000 - All Star Music (Christmas) May 2002 - Port Orleans Feb 2009 - Pop Century (Engagement) Sept 2011 - Pop Century w/QSDP (Anniversary) Sept 2012 - All Star Movies w/DDP (Mother Daughter Trip) Jan 2013 - All Star Movies w/QSDP (Mother Daughter Trip 2)

08-20-2011, 06:48 AM	#11
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,400	With a group of 10 you are going to have problems pretty much anywhere except possibly the outlying resort restaurants (Shutters, Olivia's, Turf Club, Maya Grill, Sanaa. I'd add Boatwrights but that place always seems crowded). Maybe the Wave or Captain's Grill if you want something closer to a park. You may have better luck if you try outside peak mealtimes. __________________

08-20-2011, 08:04 AM	#12
pinkerbell FREE DDP 06, 07, 08, 09 & 10!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: western, ma Posts: 3,726	Free Dining is offer for so many dates now that it seems like the only time it is not offered is during peak times. So weatehr you are up against large park attendance or free dining, you will be up against something. Even if Free Dining it is not a general public offer people get them in the mail also. We are doing CItrico's, Narcoosee's, Cali Grill and Cinderealla's Royal table ~ each uses 2 TS credits and will split meals the days we don't have a table service, or get a favorite item that is not covered by the plan anyway. You will have a magical time regardless of how you do it! Enjoy making your memories! : __________________ Link to AOA pics - more than you could possibly want! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3009843 mom dad dd 9 dd 7 Summer 87 Magic Kingdom College Program, 4 93, 4 94 and 3 95, 3 & 10 96, 10 98, 5 99, 10 01, 10 02, 10 04 & 10 05 off property 5 05 and 10 06 ASSports 9 07, 9 08 & 9 09 ASMo, POR 2 10, POP 4 10 and ASMo 9 10, ASMo 9 11, Dolphin 2 12, POP 4 12, AoA 9 12, Dolphin 1 13, POP 4 13

08-20-2011, 08:18 AM	#13
megan926 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 590	BOMA-at AKL Biergarten-EPCOT They are usually not crowded...but with a group of 10...not sure how that would work. And I think it would depend on the time you want dinner...an early dinner (late lunch)....say 4pm...I think you would have a MUCH better chance... __________________ First Disney trip: 1983 College Program: 1997 Animation Tour Guide Disney Polynesian Bride: July 14th 2004 Disney trips: Too many to count Last trip: June 2011 @ POFQ Next trip: Girls only @ GF

08-20-2011, 08:38 AM	#14
goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 44,634	10 is going to be hard to accomodate together. So, you may very well have to split up into two groups. With that being said, you may be able to get in at Captains Grill at the Yacht Club...just try for a less busy time of day. Maybe over at SSR or OKW at one of their table service spots. Inside the parks is going to be really hard. __________________

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