Need some advice!
I kindly interrupt this PTR to seek some advice. I was taking a look at the November Hours from last year (since they are not out for this year yet…ugh), and my ADR’s that I was thinking about for the trip.
As I have mentioned earlier, my intention was to have a dinner ADR at BOG on our 2nd night/1st full day of the trip. Based on last year’s hours the park was only open until 7pm this night even without MVMCP being scheduled for that night, an Wishes wasn’t scheduled for this night either. I’m get a bit nervous about being able to get a BOG dinner ADR since it’s so early in our trip. I feel I might have a better chance of getting the dinner ADR for later in the week when we go for MVMCP (Thursday 11/19), by using my 180 days +10. I honestly would not mind having the ADR at this time, thinking maybe having an ADR around 6pm or so.
Anyway, if I push the BOG Dinner ADR to later that week that leaves an ADR opening for Monday, 11/16/15. This is where I need some suggestions. Here on my thoughts (hold on because this ride can get bumpy):
1. Make another ADR at MK: The only other ADR in MK that I think my DH would like would be The Plaza Restaurant. I’m not thrilled by this choice since it seems very basic.
2. Make another ADR at a Resort: (especially since MK may close at 7pm, that would give us time to travel to one of the resorts). I’m already planning on having dinner at ‘Ohana the following night, and I would like that scheduled for that night. So, here are my thoughts:
Cape May Café – Beach Club
I have both pros and cons about this place. We ate at Beaches and Cream the last trip and really enjoyed exploring the Resort. Would love to hear people’s review on this place
Big River Grille – Boardwalk
I thought this would be a nice place to walk around after dinner because it seems like it would be really pretty at night
Whispering Canyon Café – Wilderness Lodge
I have always wanted to see this resort in person. I would love to take the boat over from the MK to our ADR, but then worry about getting back to the TTC to get our rental car (yes we like using our rental car evening when staying on site, not a big fan of the buses).
Boma – Animal Kingdom Lodge
Not sure if DH will be a huge fan of this food since he is so picky, but I did review the menu and I think there are a few things he would like.
3. Make an ADR at DTD: We will be eating dinner at DTD the night before (arrival day) at T-Rex. Here are my choices for a 2nd possible visit to DTD for dinner:
Fulton’s Crab House
I love seafood, and the menu looks really yummy here!
Paradiso 37
I have not heard too much about this place, but the menu looks great and it looks like it has outdoor seating which might be nice (if not too chilly)
Raglan Road
Of course I have heard so much about this place, and would love to try it out
4. Make ADR at another Park: Basically the only park that would work on this day would be Epcot because based on the hours from last year it appears all the parks close pretty early on this day. We are already planning on eating at R&C at Epcot later on this week, but now I’m thinking I could try to get an ADR there for this night and try to catch Illuminations from the patio like I was hoping to do in the first place. If I’m not able to, no big deal because I know we will be coming back to Epcot later in the week and will catch Illuminations then. If we eat at R&C this night then I can look into another ADR for later in the week when we come back to Epcot (thinking Via Napoli!!).
Ok, so those are my thoughts….I would really appreciate any feedback or recommendations! I think moving the ADR for BOG to later in the week really opens up some other places for us to look into, and not to mention will hopefully give me a better chance of securing an ADR since it will fall into my 180+10 timeframe.