Do I need THeme park tickets to dine?

[blerner1]

I would like to eat at the Coral Reef Cafe at Epcot. Do I need to have access to the park to eat there. Epcot actual closes at 7 on the day I want to eat there, so can I get to the Coral Reef if I don't have access to Epcot's main gates..

DOes this make sense? Thanks if anyone can help...

 

[Rustysmom]

Yes, I think you do. The lady who took my ADRs told me you need to pay for admission to the park to go to the restaurants.

 

[hellokitty86]

Yes, you do need theme park admission to eat at Coral Reef.

The restaurants located at the hotels, you do NOT need theme park admission...(examples: 'Ohana at the Polynesian, Chef Mickey's at The Contemporary, Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge, etc.)

Hope you have a great trip!!!!

 

[John's Mom]

You must have an Epcot park ticket in order to eat at any of the restaurants there.

 

[mrzrich]

have access to the park to eat there. Epcot actual closes at 7 on the day I want to eat there

Yes you do need to have an admission ticket, and Epcot does not close at 7...it closes at 9. Certain attractions in Future World close at 7, but e-ticket type rides like Soarin' and Test Track are open until 9 as is World Showcase

 

[jonslola]

You definately have to have park admission.