ADR time at Crystal Palace before park opening

[3R1C]

We want to eat at Crystal Palace for breakfast and be able to take some picutres around the castle before the park opens.

What time should we make the reservations for so we can have nice breakfast that isn't rushed or that doesn't leave us standing around for too long before opening?

 

[djp0630]

8:05 for a 9AM opening. That's the earliest reservation, and I doubt you will have much time standing around. We had an 8:10, got there at 8:05, seated a little after 8:10 and was out of there around 9:05 (and we didn't get to see Piglet).

 

[dparksfan]

So if you make that first ADR, what time would they let you onto Main Street? We'll be at BLT, so we could get there early...

 

[djp0630]

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure. I know you are supposed to arrive 15 minutes ahead of time so at least 7:50. When we went in Sept, I didn't pay attention. We got in before 8 though!

 

[dparksfan]

Just read on another thread that they'll let you in at 7:45am...works for us. Has anyone ever had to wait past 7:45am to be let in?