ADR Advice Needed?

[julieheyer]

We're going to DLR this Thursday and Friday w/ our BFFs then again the Sat and Sun after Thanksgiving. As of now, we do NOT have any ADRs. I'm thinking about trying to make some (is it too late?). I'm reading more about the crowds and getting scared we'll waste a lot of time waiting in counter service lines.

There are 8 of us total and we're planning to pack lunches into the parks (2 gluten free members in our group). I'm thinking we'll want to eat dinner around 4PM most days? I don't like the idea of ADRs b/c you're just not sure where you'll be and what you'll be doing most of the day, and when you get hungry?

Please give me your experiences (don't usually go during busy seasons) and advice!!
TIA!!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I was at Disneyland yesterday and made my priority seating reservations (they don't call them ADRs out here yet, as far as I know) while in the park for Carnation Cafe. I just called 714-718-3463 (DINE) and they were able to accommodate me.

The people who didn't make them had a wait, so I recommend making them when you are reasonably assured of the area you will be in. One of the differences between California and Florida is that here everything in the park is within walking distance, so if you make reservations for a restaurant in a park, Downtown Disney, or a hotel, you can pretty easily reach it by walking or monorail, so it really isn't an issue.

I always recommend making them, especially if you're going to eat at a sit-down, a busy time, or have a large group.

Some places, like Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo, French Market, Pacific Wharf, etc., don't take them, so if you plan on eating at one of these or a similar place, then making reservations ahead of time is a non-issue.