Beaches & Cream Seating?

[TinkOhio]

Quickly popping by to see if Beaches & Cream has any outside seating. We prefer to eat on patios when available. Thanks for any information!

 

[Jen0107c]

I ate there in August and we ate inside. I was never offered a choice though.

 

[mrsap]

There were tables outside two weeks ago. Enjoy!

 

[TinkOhio]

Thanks for the speedy replies.

 

[Stefne]

We saw a few tables outside a couple of weeks ago as well .

 

[NOLA_Tink]

Last week, there were a few tables outside, near the Stormalong Bay gates.

 

[wdw&sonny]

But, they don't serve at the outside tables, correct? Those used to be just for take out ice cream.

 

[mrsap]

But, they don't serve at the outside tables, correct? Those used to be just for take out ice cream.

They did when I was there.

 

[Sydnerella]

We asked to sit outside for our 11/20 dinner snd the host said no. This was one of our least comfortable indoor dining experiences. Unfortunate start to our trip, but it was an exception thankfully.

 

[NOLA_Tink]

But, they don't serve at the outside tables, correct? Those used to be just for take out ice cream.

On 11/27/2020, there were servers assigned to those tables when we were standing in line for the Beaches & Cream to-go window. I really wanted to eat there, but DH didn't want indoor dining. When I saw the servers at the tables, it made me wish that we'd made a reservation.

 

[cjlong88]

We asked to sit outside for our 11/20 dinner snd the host said no. This was one of our least comfortable indoor dining experiences. Unfortunate start to our trip, but it was an exception thankfully.

Can I ask what made it uncomfortable? We have a dinner reservation for there in February but we aren't convinced we will keep any of our indoor dining reservations.

 

[Dug720]

On 11/27/2020, there were servers assigned to those tables when we were standing in line for the Beaches & Cream to-go window. I really wanted to eat there, but DH didn't want indoor dining. When I saw the servers at the tables, it made me wish that we'd made a reservation.

I'm guessing that given that may have been a way on a busy holiday to accommodate those affected when there was the ADR glitch that opened up a ton that didn't exist. Since they have those tables, they could temporarily convert them to accommodate rather than canceling the ADRs.

 

[Sydnerella]

Can I ask what made it uncomfortable? We have a dinner reservation for there in February but we aren't convinced we will keep any of our indoor dining reservations.

Let me preface this saying that we were Covid tested before the trip as a personal precaution- negative - and we tested as a precaution after the trip - negative. We do not regret going and loved our trip AND there were some moments of discomfort including dining at Beaches and cream.

While it’s been expanded since our last visit, the tiny size of this restaurant and the amount of tables they sat were not comfortable to us. It was obvious tables were removed but it still felt like we were too close to other patrons without masks for our own comfort. We kept our masks on until the food was served and put them back on as soon as we were done eating. This is not generally done nor requested/enforced at any Disney restaurant. It just made us feel better while being in what felt like a cramped space.

We had not dined indoors more than two times (at our neighborhood coffee shop) prior to our to Disney trip so that is something to keep in mind with how we felt. The only other place that we felt uncomfortable in addition to Beaches and cream was Thanksgiving day at liberty tree Tavern. We requested to sit in the diamond horseshoe annex due to the higher ceilings and less close quarters but it still felt too crowded to us and wrong to be unmasked to eat in that situation.

The last indoor regret we had on the trip was waiting in a nearly 3 hour flight of passage line with at least an hour indoors. Had we known the indoors part would be that long we would have not got in line in the first place. The ride is amazing but we felt uneasy about that long of an indoor queue.

We also ate indoors for breakfast at the wave, Dinner at grand Floridian café lunch at chefs de France, Dinner at whispering Canyon - fortunately on the backside of the fireplace where there were only two other tables versus the larger side with the “full” dining room. We also ate at Sanaa, Hollywood Brown Derby, 50’s Prime Time (slightly uneasy - asked for different table), and Sci Fi.

We also upgraded from CBR to a one bedroom at the Riviera so we could have a kitchen and homebase to decompress if/when we got stressed end it really provided a bit of a sanctuary having the balcony and extra space for us and our two teenagers. We got an Insta cart order and had some breakfast items and snacks at the room and brought back quick service and leftovers at times. Quick service indoor dining was regal eagle and Sattui canteen and both were excellent with table spacing and our feelings about ceiling. height/airflow

Sorry if this is TMI but I saw concern in your question so thought a more thorough explanation might be warranted and useful. I wish you and your family well! Everyone has to decide what comfort level their family has with the situations and listen to each family member with respect.

 

[cjlong88]

We also ate at Sanaa, Hollywood Brown Derby, 50’s Prime Time (slightly uneasy - asked for different table), and Sci Fi.

Thank you for the detailed report! Can I ask, how was Sanaa?

 

[Sydnerella]

We felt spacing was good, we sat at a 8 person table we it’s only four of us which was a bit odd but showed that they were trying to make things work with limited space. We didn’t have a window seat but were near them and could see animals until it became too dark. It was our first time dining there and we all enjoyed the bread service. Regarding the entrées, my husband felt his citrus shrimp was bland - I thought it was just ok - my son loved his steak and my daughters Potjie Inspired dish of buttered chicken with Aloo Masala and rice was very tasty to both of us. I didn’t order but rather ate a bit off everyone’s plate since we didn’t need four giant entrées and bread service.

 

[brockash]

But, they don't serve at the outside tables, correct? Those used to be just for take out ice cream.

Correct; there are tables out in that walkway, but NO they do not serve there and it's not part of the actual restaurant.

 

[Thumper99]

Just ate there this afternoon and a few days ago. We didn’t feel we were too close to anyone. Not sure why others have felt uncomfortable. On our arrival night they were using the outside tables for service. There were probably four or five of them and waiter was serving them off the full menu. There were signs on those tables letting people know they could not just sit there as there are tables right in front if the take out window that people can sit at.
We were seated inside and did not ask how those patrons were seated outside BUT by far those outside tables are much more uncomfortable from the perspective of trying to make sure you’re not near others. The tables are in the walkway and there were tons of people on that walkway either walking to the pool (the main entrance is at that location) or waiting for their ADRs to “pop” up to sign in or simply waiting for the to go ice cream. I felt MUCH more comfortable inside.

 

[Thumper99]

Correct; there are tables out in that walkway, but NO they do not serve there and it's not part of the actual restaurant.

This was not the case two nights ago. They were marked as part of the restaurant and they were being served by a sever with full menu. This was a 5:30 reservation so not sure about lunch

 

[brockash]

This was not the case two nights ago. They were marked as part of the restaurant and they were being served by a sever with full menu. This was a 5:30 reservation so not sure about lunch

Wow, really...I've never seen or even heard/seen reports (other than on this thread) that they had ever changed that. Well, it seems things have changed and I stand corrected. I feel like that would be kinda big news, so I'm surprised I haven't seen it reported elsewhere. So, were the tables still where they always are? - as in the waiters would have to "cross" the pathway...how did that impact traffic flow there? Very interesting.

 

[Thumper99]

Wow, really...I've never seen or even heard/seen reports (other than on this thread) that they had ever changed that. Well, it seems things have changed and I stand corrected. I feel like that would be kinda big news, so I'm surprised I haven't seen it reported elsewhere. So, were the tables still where they always are? - as in the waiters would have to "cross" the pathway...how did that impact traffic flow there? Very interesting.

I wasn’t watching while inside only saw the waiter going out with food and drinks and I did see the tables marked with a sign saying this was for adrs. It was busy that night so maybe they do it when they are busy?? We will be passing by tonight but there is a major thunderstorm coming through from 5-7 so they probably won’t have people outside anyways.