1900 Parkfare Dinner

[VioletSparkles]

Just looking for opinions from experienced Disney Visitors about keeping my 1900PF dinner reservation.
The only day I could get was a 4pm reservation on the day of Mickey's not so scary Halloween party.
My daughter (almost 3) is princess OBSESSED So I'm wary of canceling it, but not sure if I should waste Party Time with this ADR especially since we have fast passes to meet Cinderella, have CRT reservations, and Akershaus reservations.
I realize the Halloween party does not start until 7pm but everything I've read says I should be in the parks by 4?
Any opinions on if this fine reservation is infact worth keeping?

 

[kbainbridge]

Following along, I'm also considering giving up my 1900PF dinner if I can't get a slightly later time.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

I realize the Halloween party does not start until 7pm but everything I've read says I should be in the parks by 4?
Any opinions on if this fine reservation is infact worth keeping?

. . . you will not missing any "party" time
. . . things do not start until 7:00pm
. . . the 4:00pm reference is simply the time they let you in without a normal park-admission ticket
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Our Ratings of 1900 Park Fare (Dinner): (*rev 1/12/2015*)
. . . food price value: C
. . . food quality: C
. . . food quantity per serving: A
. . . food prep speed: A
. . . food selection: C
. . . seating quantity: B
. . . seating comfort: B
. . . eatery atmosphere: B
. . . eatery convenience: C
. . . staff friendliness: B
. . . staff attentiveness: D
. . . character interaction: A
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Our Recommendations:
. . . appys:... Strawberry Soup
. . . entree:.. Pork Roast, Citrus-Glazed Salmon
. . . dessert:. Bite-Size Cheesecake
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NOTE: Dinner character interaction is good. The highlights are the dinner
ugly-step-sisters. They are usually a riot - and I seldom give such accolades.
For little kiddies, I would gladly trade the mediocre dinner food quality for
the character interaction. It seems the food is not as kid-friendly as breakfast.

 

[Fanboy]

You won't miss anything party-wise by keeping the reservation. That said, 1900PF is more about Lady Tremaine, the Stepsisters and Prince Charming. Yes, Cinderella is there but she'll also be at CRT and Akershus (and will look different, something that might be jarring to a little one).

I would lean towards keeping the reservation as long as you think she'll handle the interactions with the "evil" characters. When we went I saw a lot of little Cinderella sympathizers scold the baddies. While Lady Tremaine is intimidating and will not tolerate being spoken down to, the stepsisters are fantastic and will really ham it up.

If you think your DD will dish it out to them, then I would keep the reservation and enjoy the memories it will create. If she's more of a shrinking violet type, then it might be best to reconsider.

Our daughter was 8 when we went and 1900PF was the highlight of her trip. Plus she LOVED the strawberry soup.

 

[Disneylover99]

I would skip Park Fare. The only princess she'll meet is Cinderella and the whole schtick of the stepsisters will be lost on a two year old.

 

[DisTXMom]

If you are interested in the step sisters and lady tremaine, then keep it, but I agree with others- it is not a "princess meal".

 

[goofyintoronto]

I would skip Park Fare. The only princess she'll meet is Cinderella and the whole schtick of the stepsisters will be lost on a two year old.

Food isnt good to be honest. And I agree, a 2 year old wont appreciate the step sisters humor. I'd definitely pass on this one.

MNSSHP doesnt start til 7pm...you can enter at 4pm or later with your MNSSHP. Between 4-7pm, not much is happening! Party starts at 7pm.

 

[DizDaD7]

I actually love 1900 PF, but not for it's dinner, which were were underwhelmed...True the Character interaction is awesome here..Stepsisters are a riot.

But TBH, the breakfast is by far the best character meal we've experienced to date... It's up to you what to do, but I'd keep it & then you can decide whether or not to frequent it in the future.

 

[momof2cuties]

We went last week and had a blast. But Cinderella was not anything special. She signed, leaned in for a picture and moved on. The step sisters were awesome. Both of my boys ( 3 and 15!) proposed to a sister. They were a hoot. The little guy ended up with a face full of lipstick kisses and the big guy got lots a screeching and hugs. Great fun! And of course the stepmother was thrilled and had advice "make sure you remember and tell them they are always right"