50s Prime Time Cafe Timing

[Bahamontes]

I have a 7:25 for two at 50s on 12/11. Since that’s the only night of our trip that we’ll be able to see Happily Ever After, it’s a priority.

Do I have any hope of being in MK in time for fireworks with that ADR?

 

[Sugardimples]

I have a 7:25 for two at 50s on 12/11. Since that’s the only night of our trip that we’ll be able to see Happily Ever After, it’s a priority.

Do I have any hope of being in MK in time for fireworks with that ADR?

No. You will have to choose one. Even if you are seated on time, at best it will take about an hour to order, be served and eat. And the odds are you will not be seated on time. Then you need to make your way out of the park and get transportation to the MK. You won’t make it.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Dump it and book the dessert party at MK. Problem solved!

 

[gharter]

Assuming that HEA is at 9, no. If it is at 10 that night, difficult but could work.
If HEA is a priority, then either move 50's up if you can or cancel.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Definitely not. And I'll caution you that on non party nights, it's incredibly important that you get to your preferred fireworks spot early. The last few times I was at MK during party season, they closed the hub about an hour prior to fireworks. If you weren't already planted someplace, you likely would not be able to get in there and find a spot.

 

[DisBuckMan]

HEA is at 9 that night, and there are EMH's from 9 to 11.

That said, 50'sPT is notorious for not seating on time, then you have to factor in the time it takes to park hop. I don't see any way to do both.

 

[gharter]

Definitely not. And I'll caution you that on non party nights, it's incredibly important that you get to your preferred fireworks spot early. The last few times I was at MK during party season, they closed the hub about an hour prior to fireworks. If you weren't already planted someplace, you likely would not be able to get in there and find a spot.

We were there 2 weeks ago. On a Saturday night, no party night. Finished California Grill at 8 and walked to MK. We were able to find a great location near the hub at 8:15. By 8:30, it was packed. I really didn't expect to find anything that good, that late on one of the few non party nights.

 

[ncc1701]

No. You will have to choose one. Even if you are seated on time, at best it will take about an hour to order, be served and eat. And the odds are you will not be seated on time. Then you need to make your way out of the park and get transportation to the MK. You won’t make it.

We have had to wait 15 minutes for a table at 50's with a 12:15 lunch time ADR. We only done lunch so I imagine dinner is even more backed up. And the hour estimate for your meal once seated is on target with our experiences at lunch.

 

[cassie58]

I have a 7:25 for two at 50s on 12/11. Since that’s the only night of our trip that we’ll be able to see Happily Ever After, it’s a priority.

Do I have any hope of being in MK in time for fireworks with that ADR?

If it is important to eat at 50sPT, I would just keep trying to move it up to 5-5:30 so you could have time to eat and get to MK before 8 to find a spot. Or depending on your plans, have late lunch there instead so you can head to MK whenever you are ready - lunch and dinner are same menu. Many of us have success using Touring Plans Reservation Finder(can sign up for free account to use) and times tend to pop up as it gets closer and people finalize plans, even night before when people have to cancel to not get charged.

 

[Bahamontes]

Thanks so much for the answers, y’all!
I guess I have one more page to refresh incessantly

 

[plygph]

Ahh No