Dinner before IllumiNations cruise

[catho72]

Hello dining experts!

I was fortunate to get an IllumiNations cruise that departs at 8:30 from the marina at the Beach and Yacht Club. My ressies at San Angel in at 7:30 obviously won't work. Where would you recommend eating that evening? I canceled SAI and made a ressie at Rose and Crown. Are there any other restaurants in the vicinity of the International Gateway that would be good? We will be at Epcot that day and will be having lunch at LeCellier 11:30am. We will be eating at Beaches and Cream the night before for dinner.

Help!

Thanks!
Cathy

 

[goofygal531]

I never did that cruise but I just did the Wishes cruise in June. We had to meet at the dock half an hour before departure time, which was 9pm. We departed from GF Marina and I had made a 5:45 pm ADR for dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern. Right after our meal, we were able to do Pirates and the Carpets then had to hit the monorail. We made it to the dock just in time.

I know this does not answer your question, but in the future I would make my dinner at the location of the dock. It's just easier and I won't have to rush to get there.

What time is your ADR for Rose & Crown? I would make it at 6pm. That would give you time to walk over to the BC. I'm guessing your have to be at the dock at 8pm.

If you can't get 6pm at R&C, I'd look for something on the Boardwalk instead. You don't want to be deep into Epcot and have to run to catch the cruise.

 

[catho72]

What time is your ADR for Rose & Crown? I would make it at 6pm. That would give you time to walk over to the BC. I'm guessing your have to be at the dock at 8pm.

If you can't get 6pm at R&C, I'd look for something on the Boardwalk instead. You don't want to be deep into Epcot and have to run to catch the cruise.

Our ADR is for 6:00 at R&C.

 

[BriarRosie]

Our ADR is for 6:00 at R&C.

You should be fine. Since the UK pavilion is close to the International Gateway, you should have plenty of time to walk to the marina after dinner.