Biergarten question

[SwanVT2]

What times are the shows typically? (looking at lunch)

 

[crabbygal902]

1:15, 2:15, 3:15

 

[Cackyschmackers]

Oh, darn; we have a noon resi; will we miss everything show-wise? We just chose that because we have FEA FP+at 1:05 ; should we try to change our lunch resi time?

 

[disnut8]

Oh, darn; we have a noon resi; will we miss everything show-wise? We just chose that because we have FEA FP+at 1:05 ; should we try to change our lunch resi time?

I would as I think you should get an ADR for about fifteen minutes before the starting playing time. That gives you enough time to get there, get seated, order drinks and get a first plate of food before the band starts. I'd go with a 2:00 ADR time.

And yes, you will not see a show if your ADR is for noon.

 

[Lisa F]

I would as I think you should get an ADR for about fifteen minutes before the starting playing time. That gives you enough time to get there, get seated, order drinks and get a first plate of food before the band starts. I'd go with a 2:00 ADR time.

And yes, you will not see a show if your ADR is for noon.

I have seen more like a half hour to 45 minutes. 15 minutes assumes you are seated IMMEDIATELY. What if there is a wait? They seat whole tables of 8 at once so if you're not a party of 8 you could be waiting for a complete table.

 

[Cackyschmackers]

I have seen more like a half hour to 45 minutes. 15 minutes assumes you are seated IMMEDIATELY. What if there is a wait? They seat whole tables of 8 at once so if you're not a party of 8 you could be waiting for a complete table.

We are a party of 5, will they try to fill a table to 8 before they seat us? We will be there on Labor Day Monday, so not sure how crowded it will be.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

We are a party of 5, will they try to fill a table to 8 before they seat us? We will be there on Labor Day Monday, so not sure how crowded it will be.

You will always be seated in a group of 8.

 

[samsteele]

We are a party of 5, will they try to fill a table to 8 before they seat us? We will be there on Labor Day Monday, so not sure how crowded it will be.

Yes, you will wait behind the check-in podium until they fill that table esp on a Holiday weekend. The good thing is that you may have a chance to meet & have a visit with some new table mates and strike up a conversation. This can be a positive thing! Not only is this a Disney wanting to fill the tables thing, it's also a very traditional Munchen (Munich) Oktoberfest tradition to dine with strangers.

 

[Cackyschmackers]

Yes, you will wait behind the check-in podium until they fill that table esp on a Holiday weekend. The good thing is that you may have a chance to meet & have a visit with some new table mates and strike up a conversation. This can be a positive thing! Not only is this a Disney wanting to fill the tables thing, it's also a very traditional Munchen (Munich) Oktoberfest tradition to dine with strangers.

Gotcha, thanks. Wasn't sure if they would make us wait, or just sit the next 3 folks with us. P.S. We're the family on the cruise who requests to dine alone. Lol

 

[samsteele]

I suppose the positive is that at least you know this going in . . . as opposed to the families who are surprised by other diners at their table. Whatever you decide, have a great vacation

 

[BanditsMommy]

You will always be seated in a group of 8.

That's not actually true, my husband and I went there for lunch and were seated immediately at a table that already had a group at it (mid-way through their meal). So I don't think the table always needs to be full before they seat everyone.

 

[Dis703]

I normally make a 12:30 ADR for lunch so by the time the band plays we are mostly finished and can get up and dance with the kids.