BOG to 7DMT to Wishes; cutting it too close?

[Mambo Junkie]

I got a 6:35 BOG and want to see 7DMT at night so I got a 7:10-8:10 fp; Wishes is at 8:00. Is it doable?

 

[marciemi]

Personally I think it's too close. I did almost the exact timing with a friend in March. We had 7:35 BOG and our 7DMT (which is right by it) was 7:55 to 8:55, which gave us until 9:10 with the 15 minute "grace" period. We were just 2 adults and didn't lallygag at all. No appetizers and only waited a few people to see Beast (while anxiously watching the clock). We ordered dessert as soon as we could and asked for the check early. But still got to 7D around 9:05 and had to wait in line behind a lot of people while stressing we wouldn't get there by 9:10. Wishes wasn't until 10 so that wasn't an issue but no way we would have made it (although we probably would have seen some of the fireworks from the mine train!).

If this really is the only option, let your server know you're in a hurry. Ask for the check as soon as you're done ordering and ask to see/get desserts while still eating the main course (they bring a dessert cart around). Know what you want from the menu before going in. Be prepared not to meet with Beast if the line is long. And plan to watch Wishes from right outside BOG (by the sign is a great place that has audio and gives you a 360 view of the fireworks on both sides of you). I would not expect to make it back to Main St. to watch. If all of this sounds too stressful, I'd move something.

One suggestion if dinner does take too long - since there is the 15 minute grace period, maybe watch Wishes from where I suggest at 8 and as soon as it's over around 8:15-20 jump in the FPP line for 7D.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

I know this sounds crazy but I think I'm going to cancel the BOG. If I don't find another, I'll catch it next time. I go to MK for the attractions, not to eat, lol. I've just never eaten there before and wanted to see the Beast. Thank you for your input!

 

[marciemi]

Remember that you don't have to eat a full meal at BOG. If you didn't, you could definitely make it. Maybe eat real food before you go and just get a glass of wine and the Grey Stuff (It's Delicious!) when you get seated, eat quickly and then go see the Beast. You'd have plenty of time this way and could still meet Beast and see the inside of the castle.