Does anyone only book breakfast ressies?

[gracie1]

We are not doing the dining plan but I seem to be geared toward making breakfast ressies only. My theory is once we are done breakfast....we can do whatever we want and not have to worry about being to dinner ressies, etc. Is this a crazy idea? Plus it would save on standing in line for characters since we can meet them at the buffets.

So do you think I am crazy??

 

[winterman]

The only negative that I see in your plan is that it probably takes away from valuable early morning ride time. Otherwise, you get a taste of the TS restaurants and the same experience with the characters for significantly less money. Have a ball!

 

[Soben]

Everyone's different, but I hated eating buffet food and then rushing off to ride on things. It was a little nauseating. I guess it would depend on how much you eat and what you like to ride on. On the other hand, if they're really early, you can get in the parks early.....

 

[gracie1]

Thanks for the advice! Were not into the emh in the morning. Were more for the night emh! But there weren't many emh listed when we are going anyways...hmm....always decisions to make on eating I need to just stop with the dining reservations now!

 

[Disneychix]

We found that breakfast ADRs worked out wonderfully for us. DS was just plain worn out by dinner time (and we didn't do late dinners!) and was very cranky. The long days and heat really got to him.
But he loves breakfast and buffets (especially character) worked out well for us!

 

[bangzoom6877]

No, I do not think you are crazy! If breakfast ADRs work for you better than dinner ADRs then that is exactly what you should do! Everyone needs to do what works best for their family. In fact, I think you are very smart to be doing this so that everyone has a good time.

I do agree though, with a PP who said they don't enjoy it so much to eat a lot of buffet food and then ride things. I'm the same way. But then, it depends on what you ride. When we went to DHS we did the character breakfast before the park opened, and we all ate a lot. However, I don't go on thrill rides, and DH was not sure if he would have time for a thrill ride but he knew that if he did it would be later in the day anyway. He also eats a full meal and then could ride a roller coaster with no problem! He did this at Six Flags a few weeks ago (he ate a Nathan's hot dog, fries, and soda and then rode Nitro!). Also, the first thing I did at rope drop at DHS was grab fast passes for us for Toy Story Mania, while DH and the boys headed to wait in line for the Playhouse Disney show. Then I met up with them and we went to the first showing if Playhouse Disney Live On Stage. After that we rode Toy Story Mania. DH did get to ride Tower of Terror, his all-time favorite ride in all of WDW. He did this shortly after eating lunch at Pizza Planet too!

So, like I said, you have to do whatever works for you and your family. For us, we prefer to have a TS dinner every night, with a few character breakfasts thrown in here and there. On a 5-night trip last summer, we did 2 character breakfasts: the one at DHS, and also Chef Mickey's on the last morning right before leaving, so no theme park that day. The other mornings we had breakfast in our room before heading to the parks (we brought some breakfast foods with us like cereal and cereal bars).

By the way, the character breakfasts are awesome! And the food is very good too...lots of variety as well! Have a wonderful time and enjoy!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

We are doing several character breakfasts this trip too. We have two boys under 5, and they are ready to conquer the world in the mornings so character meals are GREAT for us in the morning. It is all in how your family wants to enjoy the world. We don't get to do too many thrill rides with our young sons so riding rides after eating breakfast is no big deal. It is great for your kids to enjoy characters WITHOUT standing in line in the hot sun or not being shoved, pushed, and rushed through once they finally see the character.

 

[maxiesmom]

Well, in making my plans for October, I have 3 breakfast reservations and only 1 dinner reservation, which I will probably cancel.

I'm not a huge breakfast eater, but 2 of the meals are character meals, and 1 is so my sister can get her Tonga Toast.

 

[Disneyforus]

We found that late breakfast ADR's work best for us, on days we aren't going to rope drop. We use it as more of a "brunch" and try to eat close to the end of the breakfast seating times. Our kids usually fill up and then we don't need to eat lunch...just an afternoon snack will get us through until dinner. This year we are doing Cape May and 1900 Park Faire for our character breakfasts.

Can't wait!