ADR or Pepper Mkt on 1st nite?

[rosegirl]

Hi! Can I take a quick survey of those who go to WDW regularly?

We're arriving on a Sat. and the flight lands at MCO just before 5 pm. We're renting a car, not using ME, and staying at CSR. Do we realistically have a shot at making a fun character ADR around 8 or should we just punt and eat at the resort? My kids are 5 and 8--I suppose we could get them a snack on the way to tide them over, but maybe it's just not worth the trouble and possible risk that a flight or traffic delay will require us to cancel the ADR?

 

[Mr. Pig]

Funny you should ask but we are going on the 11th and staying at CSR. We'll be getting there earlier - around 2:00PM. We are going to do CS at Pepper Market the first night. I think you should be able to make it to yours in time but it might be a little rushed to get from the airport to the resort then to a restaurant without being too stressed. If the kids have had a long day they may not be in the mood for too much stimulation at a character meal that night. We like to have a little more quiet/relaxing meal the first night whether it is CS or TS but it has also been a long time since I have gone with kids - and these were just my niece and nephew.

 

[lynninpa]

When we stayed at CSR in June, our flight landed around 4 pm. We opted to have dinner at PM that night and were glad we did! It was very relaxing after a day of travel. And the prime rib with a horseradish drizzle served with grilled veggies and a baked potato was perfect as we were starving!

 

[rosegirl]

Thanks! I really don't want to be rushed to get checked in and then to a reserved dinner. I think we will opt for PM. I appreciate the feedback!

 

[lynninpa]

Thanks! I really don't want to be rushed to get checked in and then to a reserved dinner. I think we will opt for PM. I appreciate the feedback!

I remember our first trip. We had to "do it all" and that meant traveling all day, checking in and racing to Chef Mickeys for a dinner ADR. Man, were we grumpy! For us, it was just too much.