BOG at 4:20pm - questions about timing

[MomtothreeEs]

I'm struggling with this ADR because I'm so happy I finally got an ADR, but it's still not exactly what I want. I wish it was on a different day when we didn't already have so many meals planned!!! We already have lunch at HV at 12:05pm and the HEA Dessert party that evening. However, my kids will still want to eat dinner, so I guess I should plan on eating at some point. Even if I was one to let my kids eat only desserts for dinner, they'd be gnawing their arms off if I made them wait until 7:45pm to eat dinner.

Anyway, if we should up for a 4:20pm ADR, how long do you think it will take until
- we get seated?
- we get served?
- we get out of there?

My kids usually eat dinner around 5:30, so 4:20 is early, but if we're not served until 5:00pm then it's not too horribly early. Nothing says we have to eat a huge meal there, and we certainly won't eat dessert.

FWIW- We'll be there on the 2nd of December. Crowds are predicted to be higher. I'm guessing that since BOG is always fully booked that the park crowd levels don't affect the restaurant service, but I'll mention it just in case.

Thanks!

 

[Pumbaa_]

I think your lunch and dinner are awfully close.

Figure 15 minutes to be seated
Order get food 30 min
Eat, get check, pay see beast 3o-45 min

My best guesses

 

[Lisa F]

4:20 is a good time to have dinner if you also have the HEA party. Every kid is different, mine is fine with not being on a "schedule" for meals that is the same as at home, later would be a much bigger problem than an hour earlier. But with only 4 hours between a buffet and BoG I would keep it light. Soup or apps for the adults and something light for the kiddos.