F&G Garden Rocks Dining Packages (Concert Series)

[TheFloatingBear]

I had not heard of these packages until yesterday or so, and apparently the packages become available tomorrow (2/3). We'd kind of like to attend the concert during our trip in April, however I'm not sure if we want to commit to a TS meal...

Can they be booked online or only by phone?
Does one really "need" to book the package to see the concert - or perhaps it may be dependent on the popularity of the act?
Do they book up quickly? Or perhaps also dependent upon the band...
The Disney website doesn't have what restaurants are available for the package - anyone know what's been available in the past or care to offer wild speculation?

Thanks!

 

[ttree]

Yes, only by phone. I called this morning, most restaurants are included, but since reservation times have already been open for some time (I'm going March 5) there is limited availability.
I booked San Angel Inn for lunch for 2, $60 each. I was going to San Angel anyway but my daughter and family already have res at Akershus and I tried to change it to a concert package
but no availability (for 8). I dont know about going without the package, just have to line up early.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Yes, only by phone. I called this morning, most restaurants are included, but since reservation times have already been open for some time (I'm going March 5) there is limited availability.
I booked San Angel Inn for lunch for 2, $60 each. I was going to San Angel anyway but my daughter and family already have res at Akershus and I tried to change it to a concert package
but no availability (for 8). I dont know about going without the package, just have to line up early.

Thanks for the info! I will bounce it off my sisters who I'm traveling with, but I have a feeling one of them won't want to be "scheduled". It's ELO our weekend, and I'd really like to see them, so maybe I'll try to convince her! Lunch would be better, but we were going through be in MK at lunch time. Like I said, hadn't heard about the dining packages until yesterday! Thanks again!

 

[pattyw]

I just called and tried to book this- the CM couldn't do it. I waited 20 minutes for a manager and while she could see the packages and availability, she could not book these dining packages.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I just called and tried to book this- the CM couldn't do it. I waited 20 minutes for a manager and while she could see the packages and availability, she could not book these dining packages.

That's weird - and frustrating! I hope you have better luck soon! I won't even be able to try until I try to talk people into it...

 

[tkbk]

I have tried two calls this morning and they couldn't book anything for me either and they tried 3 different days , and put in all day to grab anything and couldn't . The cm thought it was weird and said I could just try later. Ugh frustrating . They tried April 28,29 and 30.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I have tried two calls this morning and they couldn't book anything for me either and they tried 3 different days , and put in all day to grab anything and couldn't . The cm thought it was weird and said I could just try later. Ugh frustrating . They tried April 28,29 and 30.

We're the weekend before you. That's disheartening! Maybe it's just something glitch in the system? I'd find it hard to believe all availability would be gone so quickly?

 

[Debbru]

I called around 7:30 this morning. The CM had some problems, but put me on hold & came back and booked it. I got May 22nd, Via Napoli, 5PM dinner/8PM show. It's showing in my MDE account but still haven't gotten the email confirmation. Probably didn't really need the package for a Monday night, but Herman's Hermits are popular and we didn't feel like waiting in line forever & then possibly not getting in. (CM asked for my room reservation # so don't know if you must be staying on property to book this???)

 

[tkbk]

We are there the weekend before also but Expose' and Berlin are who I really want to see so wanted to secure reserved seating.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I called around 7:30 this morning. The CM had some problems, but put me on hold & came back and booked it. I got May 22nd, Via Napoli, 5PM dinner/8PM show. It's showing in my MDE account but still haven't gotten the email confirmation. Probably didn't really need the package for a Monday night, but Herman's Hermits are popular and we didn't feel like waiting in line forever & then possibly not getting in. (CM asked for my room reservation # so don't know if you must be staying on property to book this???)

Glad you were able to get it booked!

 

[tkbk]

I gave them my room reservation number too but they still couldn't find anything available

 

[Jillinwonderland]

Been trying all day to get one for May 12th and am unable to. Good luck everyone!

 

[brittsmum1998]

Just booked March 5th also. Very excited. Booked 9 dragons lunch 3 people $160.00 she did have to talk to manager, but got it straightened out. I did not have to supply my reservation number.

ETA: I did call DVC direct, did not go through WDW dining

 

[tkbk]

I now decided to have DVC help me with it . After a terrible call to the regular dining line again . DVC got a supervisor with dining and all they can figure and see is that only select days have seemed to load in even though the announcement. doesn't say select days but boy have they been trying for me going on a half hour on the phone with them while they keep trying things. So far no luck for my dates. Edit : they just spoke to a dining specialist and the dates only go up to April 24th. They don't know why there is none loaded in past that, although it does seem weird since a poster here said they got May 22

 

[Nugent]

I booked the package today for lunch at Rose and Crown April 23. I already had a lunch reservation here and modified it to include the package. Technically, it is a new booking, but it's at about the same time. The agent had some trouble with the details, but she persevered until the reservation appeared in my MDE, although I, too, did not get an email confirmation. My concern is that now that Disney is setting aside reserved seats for the concert, unreserved seats will be harder to come by.

 

[blueridgeshoes]

I just called. I did give the cast member my reservation number. Booked for 5/19/17. Had to eat at 4:30 p.m. for Tutto Italia, but took it. I had to read what I was asking for to the cast member. He seemed clueless about the package. It is showing in MDE, but I never got the email confirmation,

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I just called regular dining...my sister and I decided to see what was available, figuring we'll talk our other sister into it - bird in the hand and all...

We got Biergarten for 5:30 for 8pm show. We're happy with that - didn't seem to be a lot of World Showcase options - she offered Garden Grille and Coral Reef, which could be fun, but wanted to stick to WS. Seemed to take a long time to look for options? I may try again to see what else is available, but just wanted to have something planned, plus the sister that hasn't really agreed to the plan had mentioned wanting to eat at Biergarten, so win-win! or so we hope!! It's in my MDE already, just fyi...

So, I'm still a little unclear? Do they give you a lanyard or something?

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Do they give you a lanyard or something?

1) You get a button.
2) But, only if you bought the package.
3) Having a regular ADR does not qualify for the package seating.

 

[tkbk]

Can you tell me what weekend you got?

I just called regular dining...my sister and I decided to see what was available, figuring we'll talk our other sister into it - bird in the hand and all...

We got Biergarten for 5:30 for 8pm show. We're happy with that - didn't seem to be a lot of World Showcase options - she offered Garden Grille and Coral Reef, which could be fun, but wanted to stick to WS. Seemed to take a long time to look for options? I may try again to see what else is available, but just wanted to have something planned, plus the sister that hasn't really agreed to the plan had mentioned wanting to eat at Biergarten, so win-win! or so we hope!! It's in my MDE already, just fyi...

So, I'm still a little unclear? Do they give you a lanyard or something?

 

[TheFloatingBear]

1) You get a button.
2) But, only if you bought the package.
3) Having a regular ADR does not qualify for the package seating.

Thanks, I figured it would be something like that! Yes, we definitely got the package - that's how it's showing up in my MDE. I'm looking forward to it- I've never gone to one of the concerts! Thanks for the info!