Cindy's PS ?

[umbluegray]

This will be our 1st time to dine at Cindy's. Our 5DD is SOOOO excited. Hopefully we'll be able to get PS. From what I've read here I know that can be difficult.

We're staying off-site at Orange Lake so I've got a couple of questions:
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<li>What time is the earliest PS for Cindy's?</li>
<li>Is that the same regardless of whether the park opens early for EE day?</li>
<li>Does the first seating start prior to the park opening time?</li>
<li>Since the park hours for May aren't out yet, will I be allowed to enter the park early on an EE day even if I'm not staying on-site?</li>
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Thanks

 

[WDSearcher]

The earliest breakfast is 8am, every day. Guests booking prior to 9am need to have their confirmation number with them at the Transportation and Ticket Center for entry into the Magic Kingdom Park. You'll be allowed to enter even if it's an EMH morning, because you have a confirmation for Cindy's breakfast. Doesn't matter whether you're staying on property or not. It's all about the confirmation number. Note that a deposit is required at the time of booking a breakfast priority seating for Cinderella's Royal Table and that once priority seating has been made, the name that is listed on the booking cannot be changed. If you don't show up for your breakfast, the deposit is non-refundable.

 

[umbluegray]

Thanks so much, WDSearcher! That helps alot for my planning.

 

[littlesuitcase]

umbluegray - We are going to WDW and Cindy's for the first time. When I called I did it the way the books all say but had no luck. I decided to call back about 7:30 - 7:45 am just to book lunch at the castle and was surprised to find out they had a cancellation - someone double booked and called to give one up. If you dont get a spot keep calling to see if you can get lucky like I did.

The other thing I found was that our party of 4 was a good size and I was pretty open to the day and time.

Good luck!
HElen