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nefritz · 10-30-2012, 10:40 PM

Could some of you larger families, tell me what my chances are of being split up at certain restaurants? I have my Adr's made and a few tell me I could be split into two tables, I really don't want this to happen, being with we have four children. I'd rather change my Adr's now to something more accommodating

Thanks

shell8558 · 10-30-2012, 10:46 PM

We normally travel with other family and there is anywhere between 7-15 of us. The only place we have ever been seperated was at Coral Reef. (and that was 2 booths- one behind the other) Never had any problems with Ohana, Crystal Palace, Whispering Canyon, Chef Mickey, Liberty Tree Tavern, Mama Melrose, LeCellier, Hoop-De-Doo, Akershas, or 1900 Park Fare.

TheRustyScupper · 10-30-2012, 10:48 PM

NOTES ON GROUP SEATING (PARTY BEING SPLIT UP):

1) The disclaimer of being split up is on all ADR's.
2) This is in case your party must be separated.
3) Parties of up to six are seldom split.
4) Parties of seven and above are more frequently split.
5) It is a matter of
. . . availability of tables which can be combined
. . . combining tables so that aisles are not compromised or blocked
. . . when you made the reservation, and how many others were made before you
. . . the physical layout of the eatery
. . . if they can fill the smaller two-or-three person tables (usually along walls or by pillars)
6) They also must take into account the restaurant capacity
. . . if there are a lot of ressies, the eatery can be sold out
. . . combining tables reduces the number of seats available (end seats are lost)
. . . example: push two 4-top tables together and you seat six instead of eight
. . . thus, combining tables reduces capacity by 25%-50% per group
. . . for very busy days, revenue is more important than group convenience of sitting together

7) With the above being said
. . . they do try to combine tables to accommodate the group
. . . the vast majority of groups do not get split
. . . but, be prepared if splitting does occur for your group

Mom2six · 10-30-2012, 10:49 PM

I think the ADRs just automatically say that. We went as a party of 9 last month and were not split up at any restaurants. It was not a crowded time so I don't know if your odds are worse when they are slammed, but we had no trouble even though we got that same warning on all of our ADRs. I think they do try their best to keep you together and have that warning just in case there simply is no way to get your tables together. Also, I did see at a lot of restaurants are tables meant to seat six.

Ro Z · 10-30-2012, 10:51 PM

I can't really help except to say that we have been told that our party of 3 might be split up. I don't really get it. Especially where kids are involved. Wouldn't be funny if you were split up and your kids sat at one table across the room and you 2 just had a nice quiet dinner.

nefritz · 10-30-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ro Z

I can't really help except to say that we have been told that our party of 3 might be split up. I don't really get it. Especially where kids are involved. Wouldn't be funny if you were split up and your kids sat at one table across the room and you 2 just had a nice quiet dinner.

Wouldn't mind a table for two and put my four hoodlums in the corner booth! I'd either hang my head of shame or go along pretending to not know them, joking

tmanaster · 10-31-2012, 06:01 AM

My family of six has never been split up. I once was with a group of 14 and we were split into two tables which was fine.

At Boma a few years ago our waiter was really funny and he separated the table we were sitting at and dragged a part of the table a couple of feet away from the kids saying my husband and I needed alone time.

portocall · 10-31-2012, 06:43 AM

We went high season and were never split up as a party of 10. We are going again, twice as a party of 10, once as 8, and once as 5. The only one I case about is the party of 8 because that one is with my sisters family and will defeat the purpose of going todonner together as they are coming in just for that since they are local. With the pay of teen the waiters can deal with a kids table as they are mostly teenagers.

theduhaimes · 10-31-2012, 08:19 AM

We are a family of 6 and have never been split up any Disney restaurant.

Tink&Belle's Mom · 10-31-2012, 09:15 AM

We've been in groups of 5, 7, and 8 and never been split up. But, we always get the notation that we might.

JimmyV · 10-31-2012, 09:21 AM

I've only encountered splitting when we traveled with multiple families and had a group of 12. At which point, getting split up was a blessing.

momto3pirates · 10-31-2012, 11:22 AM

We are a family of 5 and have never been split up.

sheilan · 10-31-2012, 11:34 AM

If you eat at Sci Fi you will be split. It only accommodates 2 people per bench, and a car only accommodates 6 people. Our family of 5 was awkward. We had 2 kids in the front seat, my husband and youngest kid in the middle, and I was alone in the back seat.

Cheshire Figment · 10-31-2012, 01:12 PM

I have received this same warning when I make a reservation for just myself. If they do split me up I hope the tables are adjoining, so I can keep myself together.

If the tables are far apart it may upset the other diners, because my blood and guts will be spilled all over the restaurant, making a very disgusting mess.

BEASLYBOO · 10-31-2012, 01:13 PM

It's the disclaimer but in numerous years, traveling with parties of 6-8 we've never been split anywhere!

10-30-2012, 10:40 PM	#1
nefritz Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 80	Table for 6! Could some of you larger families, tell me what my chances are of being split up at certain restaurants? I have my Adr's made and a few tell me I could be split into two tables, I really don't want this to happen, being with we have four children. I'd rather change my Adr's now to something more accommodating Thanks

10-30-2012, 10:46 PM	#2
shell8558 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lake Charles, La Posts: 634	We normally travel with other family and there is anywhere between 7-15 of us. The only place we have ever been seperated was at Coral Reef. (and that was 2 booths- one behind the other) Never had any problems with Ohana, Crystal Palace, Whispering Canyon, Chef Mickey, Liberty Tree Tavern, Mama Melrose, LeCellier, Hoop-De-Doo, Akershas, or 1900 Park Fare. __________________ 1994 WL * 2007 ASMo * 2008 ASMo* 2009 POR * 2010 CBR * 2011 POR * 2012 Wyndham Bonnet Creek * 2013 ASSp *

10-30-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
Mom2six DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 740	I think the ADRs just automatically say that. We went as a party of 9 last month and were not split up at any restaurants. It was not a crowded time so I don't know if your odds are worse when they are slammed, but we had no trouble even though we got that same warning on all of our ADRs. I think they do try their best to keep you together and have that warning just in case there simply is no way to get your tables together. Also, I did see at a lot of restaurants are tables meant to seat six. __________________ SOG: 1/29/12-2/04/12 AoA/THV: 9/05/12 -9/15/12 POFQ: 12/2/12 - 12/8/12 Next Up: POR 09/15/13-9/28/13

10-31-2012, 06:01 AM	#7
tmanaster Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 417	My family of six has never been split up. I once was with a group of 14 and we were split into two tables which was fine. At Boma a few years ago our waiter was really funny and he separated the table we were sitting at and dragged a part of the table a couple of feet away from the kids saying my husband and I needed alone time. __________________ Tricia 36 DH 35 Mom to 4 awesome kids 15 13 9 9 Visit us at www.roadtriptheworld.com Many DW visits as a child First Family Trip POR 2005 AS Movies 2006 ASMu/Fort Wilderness Cabins 2008 Pop Century 2010 Disney Princess Half Marathon~ Mom and Daughter trip! POR February 2011 Disney Princess Half Marathon Mom and Daughter trip! All Star Sports 2013

10-31-2012, 06:43 AM	#8
portocall I'm gonna try the water and swat next time Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,061	We went high season and were never split up as a party of 10. We are going again, twice as a party of 10, once as 8, and once as 5. The only one I case about is the party of 8 because that one is with my sisters family and will defeat the purpose of going todonner together as they are coming in just for that since they are local. With the pay of teen the waiters can deal with a kids table as they are mostly teenagers. __________________ Me DHand our three sons

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10-30-2012, 10:48 PM	#3
TheRustyScupper ALMOST DAILY TRIVIA: How old is Donald Duck? (64) Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 15-min from WDW. Posts: 15,119	NOTES ON GROUP SEATING (PARTY BEING SPLIT UP): 1) The disclaimer of being split up is on all ADR's. 2) This is in case your party must be separated. 3) Parties of up to six are seldom split. 4) Parties of seven and above are more frequently split. 5) It is a matter of . . . availability of tables which can be combined . . . combining tables so that aisles are not compromised or blocked . . . when you made the reservation, and how many others were made before you . . . the physical layout of the eatery . . . if they can fill the smaller two-or-three person tables (usually along walls or by pillars) 6) They also must take into account the restaurant capacity . . . if there are a lot of ressies, the eatery can be sold out . . . combining tables reduces the number of seats available (end seats are lost) . . . example: push two 4-top tables together and you seat six instead of eight . . . thus, combining tables reduces capacity by 25%-50% per group . . . for very busy days, revenue is more important than group convenience of sitting together 7) With the above being said . . . they do try to combine tables to accommodate the group . . . the vast majority of groups do not get split . . . but, be prepared if splitting does occur for your group

10-30-2012, 10:51 PM	#5
Ro Z DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salisbury, MA Posts: 2,410	I can't really help except to say that we have been told that our party of 3 might be split up. I don't really get it. Especially where kids are involved. Wouldn't be funny if you were split up and your kids sat at one table across the room and you 2 just had a nice quiet dinner.

10-31-2012, 08:19 AM	#9
theduhaimes Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ivyland, PA Posts: 160	We are a family of 6 and have never been split up any Disney restaurant. __________________ Chris Me(42) DH(47) DS16 DD10 DS6 DS4

10-31-2012, 09:15 AM	#10
Tink&Belle's Mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Colts Country Posts: 245	We've been in groups of 5, 7, and 8 and never been split up. But, we always get the notation that we might.

10-31-2012, 09:21 AM	#11
JimmyV Por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas. Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,239	I've only encountered splitting when we traveled with multiple families and had a group of 12. At which point, getting split up was a blessing.

10-31-2012, 11:22 AM	#12
momto3pirates Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 320	We are a family of 5 and have never been split up. __________________ Me, DH, DS16, DS13, DS9 1995-Disney Honeymoon-Dixie Landings 2004-boys first trip-offsite 2005-Port Orleans Riverside 2006-summer-All Star Sports,Thanksgiving-AS Music 2007-Adults only anniversary trip-AKL 2008- summer PoP 2009-summer-AKV,MNSSHP-SSR 2010-summer at BLT,Thanksgiving at POP 2011-summer at BLT, Thanksgiving at GCH 2012-summer DLH, Thanksgiving-AKL-Jambo 2013-summer VGC, Thanksgiving-US/IOA

10-31-2012, 11:34 AM	#13
sheilan Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 28	If you eat at Sci Fi you will be split. It only accommodates 2 people per bench, and a car only accommodates 6 people. Our family of 5 was awkward. We had 2 kids in the front seat, my husband and youngest kid in the middle, and I was alone in the back seat. __________________ *Sheila* DH Shane DS (11), DD (8), DD (5 1/2) NEXT TRIP 11/8-15/14 THV at SS! 5/2013 - POR 9/2012 - POR 11/2008 - Pop Century 4/2002 - Vacation Home 7/2001 - Vacation Home 6/2000 - HONEYMOON! 1st visit! Vacation Home

10-31-2012, 01:12 PM	#14
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,613	I have received this same warning when I make a reservation for just myself. If they do split me up I hope the tables are adjoining, so I can keep myself together. If the tables are far apart it may upset the other diners, because my blood and guts will be spilled all over the restaurant, making a very disgusting mess. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

10-31-2012, 01:13 PM	#15
BEASLYBOO It's part of the charm They go through some serious mayo there Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 4,379	It's the disclaimer but in numerous years, traveling with parties of 6-8 we've never been split anywhere! __________________ June 17-20th, 2013- SSR-2bd Thanksgiving 2013- Kidani-2bd February 15th -18th, 2014 - OKW-GV

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