Cafe Orleans F! Dining opens 8/15

[TexasErin]

I wish this would be a permanent option. My family and I really hated the food at RBT.

 

[ktlm]

Where is the seating though? Did they create a new section or is it the same section as RBT?

RBT is going to be closed for refurbishment for a couple of months, so I think it is a pretty save assumption that it would be that section. The question is whether it will go back to RBT, and end at Café Orleans, once it has been re-opened- I'm guessing probably, but I would sure like it to stay at Café Orleans!

 

[HydroGuy]

RBT is going to be closed for refurbishment for a couple of months, so I think it is a pretty save assumption that it would be that section. The question is whether it will go back to RBT, and end at Café Orleans, once it has been re-opened- I'm guessing probably, but I would sure like it to stay at Café Orleans!

Has anyone posted a chart of where the current viewing locations are? I have not seen F! since they started using FP and want to see it in October.

 

[Winnowill]

Has anyone posted a chart of where the current viewing locations are? I have not seen F! since they started using FP and want to see it in October.

In the dining thread, here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/f...scussion-thread.3617335/page-15#post-58016240

 

[HydroGuy]

In the dining thread, here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/f...scussion-thread.3617335/page-15#post-58016240

Perfect thanks!

 

[jrjankowski8]

Just a heads up for those of you trying to book online... I have yet to see any available times for booking on any of the dates listed online.

When I called at 8:30am PST, I got through in 10-15 minutes and the cast member gave me a few times throughout the day for 9/9. (though the 4-6pm times weren't available) Weird that the phone operators have several options, but online is nothing... not even 11:30am.

 

[dtrain]

Just a heads up for those of you trying to book online... I have yet to see any available times for booking on any of the dates listed online.

When I called at 8:30am PST, I got through in 10-15 minutes and the cast member gave me a few times throughout the day for 9/9. (though the 4-6pm times weren't available) Weird that the phone operators have several options, but online is nothing... not even 11:30am.

I just booked it online for 10/14 @6:10pm.

 

[onlyoneash]

I posted in the other thread this info, but just so you know, I was warned that come Sept/Oct when F! is only on weekends, Orleans will be standing only. According to her, the only people allowed to sit are the premium BB $90 per person package.

 

[jrjankowski8]

I posted in the other thread this info, but just so you know, I was warned that come Sept/Oct when F! is only on weekends, Orleans will be standing only. According to her, the only people allowed to sit are the premium BB $90 per person package.

I saw your post there too... So crazy. Black Hole week is the gift that keeps giving. I'll be dropping by BB package for Saturday and Sunday now that I have the Café Orleans one. DM me if you're interested (2nd showing Saturday, 1st Showing Sunday)

 

[onlyoneash]

I saw your post there too... So crazy. Black Hole week is the gift that keeps giving. I'll be dropping by BB package for Saturday and Sunday now that I have the Café Orleans one. DM me if you're interested (2nd showing Saturday, 1st Showing Sunday)

I know, right? I need to resurrect the black hole thread with some updated info. Like this Orleans stuff and the fact that I'm pretty sure there will only be one parade going the whole week (really the whole month after Aug 21-Sept 20 until the mickey Halloween party parade starts)

About the whole standing thing though, if the first person in sits and then the next people sit, etc....I think Orleans will stay a seated section. Only if a bunch of clueless people start standing will the rest of the section have to stand.

 

[StarlitNight05]

I posted in the other thread this info, but just so you know, I was warned that come Sept/Oct when F! is only on weekends, Orleans will be standing only. According to her, the only people allowed to sit are the premium BB $90 per person package.

This is really ridiculous! The normal Blue Bayou package is pricey enough -- and they can't even sit?! Wow... I don't even know what to say anymore.

 

[onlyoneash]

This is really ridiculous! The normal Blue Bayou package is pricey enough -- and they can't even sit?! Wow... I don't even know what to say anymore.

But I will say, as long as the first people into the section sit and set the "example" I think everyone will sit. I don't think the CMs will go around yelling for everyone to stand?

 

[Disneyplannergirl]

I was able to book over the phone... online wouldn't let me. I spoke to an awesome cast member and he read the menu to me. This is what I was able to scribble down quickly:

Starters-
1) Pommes Fries (it was hard not to exclaim: "YES!")
2) Cup of gumbo
3) Starter Salad (I'm assuming the La Salade de Maison)

Entrees-
1) Blackened Fish
2) Bourbon Street Chicken
3) Lobster Cobb Salad
4) Steak and Potatoes
5) Both Monte Cristo options

Dessert-
1) Beignets
2) Coconut Cake
3) Maleficent Dessert

Thanks for this! Does anyone have info on the kids meal?

 

[jrjankowski8]

Café Orleans times are now showing up online. I got the time I wanted for 1st show, which wasn't available when I called this morning.

EDIT - I must have squeaked in because now I don't see anything again. But I did get confirmation for my online reservation.

 

[StarlitNight05]

But I will say, as long as the first people into the section sit and set the "example" I think everyone will sit. I don't think the CMs will go around yelling for everyone to stand?

I think you're right -- unless the area runs out of space and people have to stand to accommodate others.

 

[Avery's mom]

I was able to call and get a reservation for Cafe Orleans today, but there were no times online. Glad I called

 

[HydroGuy]

In the dining thread, here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/f...scussion-thread.3617335/page-15#post-58016240

To others here, am I understanding people are standing in the dining sections on the water and not sitting???

 

[Curlyxz]

To others here, am I understanding people are standing in the dining sections on the water and not sitting???

No, up to now all dining sections are seated. With the upcoming change to weekend-only performances, there have been reports that some dining areas may turn into standing sections to accommodate more people.

I hope all dining sections remain seated areas. If they end up turning them into standing areas, I won't bother with them anymore. Why pay a premium if you're going to be made to stand while also having more people squeezed in around you?

 

[onlyoneash]

No, up to now all dining sections are seated. With the upcoming change to weekend-only performances, there have been reports that some dining areas may turn into standing sections to accommodate more people.

I hope all dining sections remain seated areas. If they end up turning them into standing areas, I won't bother with them anymore. Why pay a premium if you're going to be made to stand while also having more people squeezed in around you?

Exactly. If the show is sooooo popular, then they should show it more days, not devalue the dinner that they were offering for the exact same price a few weeks earlier.

But Disney always says that the fastpass is just a "bonus" and really all you are paying for is the dinner, so they can change the rules whenever they want. That being said, I will still be mad if I am smashed like sardines into a section that I paid $65 a person to be in. If the show is cancelled, they can't control that, but they CAN control how many nights they show F! so people can watch it based on demand.

 

[minnieralyks]

But I will say, as long as the first people into the section sit and set the "example" I think everyone will sit. I don't think the CMs will go around yelling for everyone to stand?

lol anarchy!!!

Believe me they will!! They've done it during the parade, when people don't stand up behind the front row. They'll stand there and shout "Everybody standing! Everybody standing! Sir, please stand!! I need you all to stand!!! Standing room only behind front row!! Stand now, everybody!!" and keep going until people listen. I'm sure the same will happen at Fantasmic. Maybe the front row will be able to get away with sitting, but the further back will def have to stand if that becomes the policy.