I agree with the pp, but just wanted to add that we always schedule an 8:05 am adr on a non-emh day and we have had no problem eating breakfast and seeing all of the characters - and usually we're done about 10-15 minutes prior to rope drop. So it is possible to both eat & see the characters and be done before rope drop if you so desire.
Thanks, just wanted to make sure we would be in the park for the 9am opening. We usually arrive for our ADR's 10-15 before so I think with an hour for the meal we should be fine.
I do want to eat there one day. On many occasions the standing line outside makes me think differently. Why can't this place get it right??? U would think Elvis was in the building.
Aaah, but you've never been so you don't really know he isn't .....
There will always be a line outside because people check in early, some do so late, and so what you see is not always a true reflection of how long you have to wait. I have always seen huge lines, but never waited more than around 10 minutes to be seated. Go on, give it a try. I think it's wonderful!
LOL when I saw the original post I was going to say the same thing. The line is very misleading. I never had to wait long.
We just went 3 weeks ago for an 8:05 reservation. They didn't open up early enough for us to get to the restaurant 10-15 min before our reservation. In fact, I don't think they even let anyone in until around 8am. So we had to dash to the restaurant and skip a lot of pictures We checked in right on time and got seated right away. We didn't wait for any characters as they came out soon after we were seated. But, our server was slow and by the time we got our bill and got out of there it was around 9:20.
May I ask another question about CP timing? Our ADR is at 8:20 AM in June and we are staying at the Polynesian. I don't have much of an idea how long it will take to get from the resort to the doors of the restaurant, even though they are close as can be! Also, does anyone know if the MK stroller rental will be open before 9:00 or will we have to go back to the entrance after breakfast? Seems like that would be swimming upstream against the crowds entering the park!!
Thanks,
Jackie