Beaches and Cream seating question

[captaindavidhook]

I will be going solo in late September and currently I am having a hard time getting a reservation for Beaches and Cream. I would like to ask everyone's thoughts if they think I could go with out an ADR and get a seat at the counter? Is it possible?

 

[SPAM]

I am going solo in July, I just used the touring plans reservation finder and found one in about a week. I'm not sure about walk ins.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Look for an ADR for 2. It will help.

 

[captaindavidhook]

Look for an ADR for 2. It will help.

even thou it is just me going?

 

[_auroraborealis_]

even thou it is just me going?

Yes.

It is more likely you'll be able to find a booking for 2. There will be no penalty showing up with 1.

 

[brockash]

Yes.

It is more likely you'll be able to find a booking for 2. There will be no penalty showing up with 1.

This is correct. Honestly you probably could show up and sit at the "bar", but you could also look for an A DR for 2 and show up with 1.

 

[captaindavidhook]

This is correct. Honestly you probably could show up and sit at the "bar", but you could also look for an A DR for 2 and show up with 1.

I am thinking of just trying to see if there is a seat at the counter.

 

[brertoad]

You can try walk-up, they usually give walk-ups the counter seats when available. Try going near closing. They keep track of which ADRs are coming in and how much space is available in the place. You probably can get a spot at the counter. Worst case you have to wait a while.

 

[amcnj]

The times I have been there, there usually seemed to be some counter seating available, and think it would be even easier given your need for a single seat. But of course nothing is guaranteed!

 

[marjorieeeee]

I've done both ways: a solo with a reservation for 2, and a walk-up. If you don't wanna sit at the counter, a reservation is required. I walked up after illuminations at 9:30ish, and had to wait about 20 minutes for a seat at the counter.

If you're planning on visiting after parks close, I'd go for the reservation, otherwise you risk being turned away. But if you can't get a ressie, a solo diner has the best chance of being seated without one!

 

[North of Mouse]

I will be going solo in late September and currently I am having a hard time getting a reservation for Beaches and Cream. I would like to ask everyone's thoughts if they think I could go with out an ADR and get a seat at the counter? Is it possible?

Absolutely possible! We always do (dh & I)! Just was there a few weeks ago. It's 'very' small, so very hard to get tables now that you can get ressies for them, so we never try, just sit at counter.

 

[2disneywego]

Definitely possible, the counter is the way to go for one or two people. I've done it 4 times. Been told anywhere from 30 to 90 minute wait and never waited more than 10 minutes with a packed restaurant.
Burgers are great, sundaes, shakes and malts as much

 

[Shanti]

I will be going solo in late September and currently I am having a hard time getting a reservation for Beaches and Cream. I would like to ask everyone's thoughts if they think I could go with out an ADR and get a seat at the counter? Is it possible?

Use Touring Plans reservation finder & get a free account for this by clicking Basic Access at sign-up. It's very effective.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Typically you can walk up as a solo and get a seat at the counter - especially outside of "peak" lunch or dinner hours. I have, however, been turned away at least once where it was ADR only even at counter. To be safe, I'd try to get an ADR to but wouldn't hesitate to try a walk-up. I agree that searching for a party of 2 results in more options showing up. You can then later adjust your party size in the app - though you don't have to- as others said no penalty if reservation for 2 and just 1 shows up.

 

[samsteele]

Get the ADR if you can as it will help get you in the door. The last 3x I have gone as a solo guest, all with ADRs, I have been placed at the counter anyway and never at a table. The CMs at the podium explaining that if I want a table, I must be prepared to wait another hour. This reflects how tiny the restaurant is and the high demand for more reasonably priced food in a themed restaurant at WDW. One of the reasons why I don't visit as frequently anymore. Just a heads up that as a solo guest, an ADR is good to get you in the restaurant but is not a guarantee of a table.

 

[ozliz]

Get the ADR if you can as it will help get you in the door. The last 3x I have gone as a solo guest, all with ADRs, I have been placed at the counter anyway and never at a table. The CMs at the podium explaining that if I want a table, I must be prepared to wait another hour. This reflects how tiny the restaurant is and the high demand for more reasonably priced food in a themed restaurant at WDW. One of the reasons why I don't visit as frequently anymore. Just a heads up that as a solo guest, an ADR is good to get you in the restaurant but is not a guarantee of a table.

When I went I had an ADR and they asked if I'd sit at the counter and I said no I'd wait for a table. I don't mind the counter occasionally but I was very achey that day (lots of theme park time) and wanted a normal chair with a proper back to it and felt like the reservation gave me that. Consider how long you'll be touring for and make some ADRs if you want guaranteed breaks. I think I only needed to do the 2 person reservation once but I can't remember which restaurant that was.

 

[kastoney]

We've never tried to walk up, but that said we have only ever made our reservations there day of and have had no issue getting in. I say this because if you look for reservations for 2 like others have suggestion, you'll likely have an easy time finding something the closer you get to the trip.

 

[samsteele]

I said no I'd wait for a table.

Good for you! I'm always in a rush and have something else scheduled to do after dinner. Wonderful that you stood up for us solos. Maybe if more of us dug in our heels, we'd get our little table. Good show!

 

[Simba's Mom]

even thou it is just me going?

When I'm solo, I make all my ADRs for two. Who knows-maybe I'll meet someone just before my mealtime whom I'd like to invite to have dinner with me. Regarding B&C, I've found it to be one of the hardest ADRs to get. DH and I are going to WDW in October, and it was the first ADR I made, right at 180 days. Even then, there was only one time around dinner time available the whole week we're there. Yet, the last two times we've been to B&C, the place has been about half full the whole time we were there. Maybe a few people didn't show up for their ADR, but that many?

 

[samsteele]

When I'm solo, I make all my ADRs for two.

Same here. For a couple of reasons including the chance that I might have friend or family join me at the last minute. I know how incredibly difficult it is to add a party to many of my ADRs. And depending on the restaurant, I may also have the choice of a better dining time. I have no regrets making ADRs for 2 and understand this is a widespread practice. WDW's policy is to not charge any no-show fee providing at least 1 guest shows for the ADR on time.