Be Our Guest Restaurant

[tinawv]

My son and I are having a debate. He says the Be Our Guest Restaurant has a different atmosphere at night than they do at lunch. I realize of course the menu changes, but I say the atmosphere offered at lunch is the same as dinner. Can anyone elaborate? Thanks in advance.

 

[Disney44please]

The food changes, the restaurant does not. You are correct in this instance.

 

[PartOfYourWDWorld]

I think there is a big ambiance change. The lights are dimmer, they out down linen tablecloths, and it's much quieter and less packed.

 

[harleys mom]

It is similar but different. At lunch it is quick service, but they bring the food to a table. It seems a lot less formal. You also basically sit where you want. At dinner, it is a sit down style with a menu at the table. You are seated by the hostess. It was a lot quitter as there were fewer people waling around looking for places to sit and leaving .

 

[mellamom2]

I see no reservations can be made for lunch; is there usually a long wait?

 

[mevelandry]

I think there is a big ambiance change. The lights are dimmer, they out down linen tablecloths, and it's much quieter and less packed.

And the Beast is there and available for pictures.

 

[grammimouse]

Also The Beast walks around to the dining rooms during dinner , but not lunch.

 

[allaboard]

I too am wondering how long a wait at lunchtime might be .... want to see inside this castle, but do quick service!

 

[Mrs Green]

I see no reservations can be made for lunch; is there usually a long wait?

Yes, there is usually a long wait.

Here is some info from mesaboy's excellent fp+ thread.
Be Our Guest also offers a FastPass+, but it is accessed via a separate URL (https://beourguestlunch.disney.go.com) and does not count against the 3 FP+ per park. As such, I am leaving it out of this discussion for now since prioritizing it against other attractions is not necessary.

The fp is only accessible about 30 days out from what I have read.

 

[tinawv]

Thank you all for the quick response. It seems there might be a small difference as far as mood and service goes. Right now our only chance of eating there on our September trip is for lunch (going to try and get a fast pass for lunch) as no reservations for dinner are available for our dates. I am checking everyday, but no luck so far. Hoping there might be cancellations closer to our trip. Again, thank you!!

 

[lions1995]

Yes, there is usually a long wait.

Here is some info from mesaboy's excellent fp+ thread.
Be Our Guest also offers a FastPass+, but it is accessed via a separate URL (https://beourguestlunch.disney.go.com) and does not count against the 3 FP+ per park. As such, I am leaving it out of this discussion for now since prioritizing it against other attractions is not necessary.

The fp is only accessible about 30 days out from what I have read.

You needed a reservation ID (staying on property)

 

[mesaboy2]

Thank you all for the quick response. It seems there might be a small difference as far as mood and service goes. Right now our only chance of eating there on our September trip is for lunch (going to try and get a fast pass for lunch) as no reservations for dinner are available for our dates. I am checking everyday, but no luck so far. Hoping there might be cancellations closer to our trip. Again, thank you!!

Don't give up on the possibility of getting a walk-up. It's been known to happen.

You needed a reservation ID (staying on property)

True. I probably should add this caveat to the FP thread's OP.

 

[tinawv]

You needed a reservation ID (staying on property)

Is this your Resort Confirmation No.?

 

[tinawv]

Thank you mesaboy2. What is the Reservation ID? We are staying onsite.

 

[mesaboy2]

Thank you mesaboy2. What is the Reservation ID? We are staying onsite.

Should be the 12-digit confirmation number for your onsite stay.

I've seen dinner walk-ups work personally. I had done the ridiculous 180-day in advance ADR and as I was reporting in at the booth for my reservation, one or two groups walked up and asked and were let in. Kinda depressing, actually. (But hey, good for them!)

 

[tinawv]

Should be the 12-digit confirmation number for your onsite stay.

I've seen dinner walk-ups work personally. I had done the ridiculous 180-day in advance ADR and as I was reporting in at the booth for my reservation, one or two groups walked up and asked and were let in. Kinda depressing, actually. (But hey, good for them!)

I have a resort reservation number, but it consists of 8 character and numbers in length. Another question; do you have to be within your 60 days to book a fastpass+?

Walk-ups being accepted would be a little frustrating after trying for months to get a reservation.

 

[mesaboy2]

I have a resort reservation number, but it consists of 8 character and numbers in length. Another question; do you have to be within your 60 days to book a fastpass+?

Walk-ups being accepted would be a little frustrating after trying for months to get a reservation.

As a relative local, I always book room-only--I'm pretty sure I've only ever gotten 12-digit all-numerical confirmation numbers. I know others' experiences can be different...perhaps for room/ticket packages?

For BOG, I believe it's either 30 or 60 days--certainly no more than that. Others here can verify.

 

[sharksfinatic17]

Keep trying as you get closer to your trip. I tried all day, every day for a week, and on Sunday I got one for July 23. Don't give up.

 

[naarg]

I have a resort reservation number, but it consists of 8 character and numbers in length. Another question; do you have to be within your 60 days to book a fastpass+? Walk-ups being accepted would be a little frustrating after trying for months to get a reservation.

Call disney reservations & ask for your long number reservation. I did & I was given my number then able to log on & get a fast pass for lunch. For lunch it's a fast pass not reservation. & I wanna say they are not that hard to get, I did it 2 or 3 days before our trip & I even had to change it while at the park because we were not going to be able to make it. I just logged on to the website & changed it to two days later (our second MK day)

 

[tinawv]

As a relative local, I always book room-only--I'm pretty sure I've only ever gotten 12-digit all-numerical confirmation numbers. I know others' experiences can be different...perhaps for room/ticket packages?

For BOG, I believe it's either 30 or 60 days--certainly no more than that. Others here can verify.

Thanks again mesaboy2. You are the go-to-person. We do have a room/ticket package, so that could be the difference.