Chef Mickey's end of evening..??

[Andrea_loves_Disney]

Hi all! I am sure this has been asked before...but I need to ask now!
I desperately want to go to Chef Mickey's for a meal (any meal...almost!) and it is soooo booked up in June!! Anyway I was able to book a 9:15 dinner one evening...I think the hours say it closes at 9:30... but maybe that is the last time you can reserve.. Has anyone been there at the end of the evening? I don't want to be disappointed if the buffet will be all picked over...not refilled, etc. But I am guessing if they take reservations up until 9:30, the restaurant is probably still busy and full of people up until 10:30 or so..?? I just don't want to spend a couple hundred dollars on a family meal and have it be a big let down... Thoughts or experiences, anyone?

 

[goofyintoronto]

From my experience, there will still be people there well after 1030pm. I wouldnt worry. The food will keep coming....and the characters will be making their rounds. In fact, you might get MORE character time if the place isnt completely full as usual!

And you are right, they stop taking reservations at 930pm. They wont kick you out at that time.