Fireworks and dining

[bjkj]

Hi there! I'm heading out Jan 30 - Feb 3 for a trip with my best bud. It will be weird without the kiddos. Anyway, since it's just the tow of us, I thought that we might do some sit down dinners. I have a few quetions.

1. Is the fantasmic dinner worth it? It seems like we would be missing a lot of park time eating so early. We are kind of in the middle about this one.

2. Are there any places at the magic kingdom that we can eat after Wishes? 8:00. If so which is best and what time would you make ADRs?

3. Are there any places that we can watch illuminations while we dine? If so, which is best and again what time would you make ADRs?

4. One more. Isn't there an Emerils or a Wolfgang puck somewhere? Is there a dress code? Is it worth missing park time? How late do they serve? How expensive is it.

5. Okay, I lied.... really one more. We were also hoping to have appetisers, desert, a drink and split the main course. Can you do this or is it frowned upon?

Thanks so much in advance!

 

[ducklite]

Hi there! I'm heading out Jan 30 - Feb 3 for a trip with my best bud. It will be weird without the kiddos. Anyway, since it's just the tow of us, I thought that we might do some sit down dinners. I have a few quetions.

1. Is the fantasmic dinner worth it? It seems like we would be missing a lot of park time eating so early. We are kind of in the middle about this one.

You don't have to buy the package to see Fantasmic. Especially that time of the year you should be able to walk in 15-20 minutes beforehand and get a decent seat.

2. Are there any places at the magic kingdom that we can eat after Wishes? 8:00. If so which is best and what time would you make ADRs?

Unless things have changed, they stop taking ADR's about 30-60 minutes prior to the close of the parks, especially that time of the year.

3. Are there any places that we can watch illuminations while we dine? If so, which is best and again what time would you make ADRs?

Yes, Ohana, California Grill, Narcooses all offer fireworks views in some seats. You are not guaranteed a seat with a view. Citricos has a very few tables with limited views.

4. One more. Isn't there an Emerils or a Wolfgang puck somewhere? Is there a dress code? Is it worth missing park time? How late do they serve? How expensive is it.

Woflgang Puck, it's very good, there might be a resort casual dress code for upstairs, none for downstairs. That time of the year most parks close early--before 8:00pm, so just plan on eating later and you can maximize park time. Wolfgang Pucks will run you $30-60 per person to dine there, depending on what you order.

5. Okay, I lied.... really one more. We were also hoping to have appetisers, desert, a drink and split the main course. Can you do this or is it frowned upon?

In most places you can do this no problem, please tip the server as if you ordered two entrees, they are doing the same amount of work...

Have a great trip!

Anne

 

[bicker]

Please pardon the clarifications:

3. Are there any places that we can watch illuminations while we dine? If so, which is best and again what time would you make ADRs?

Yes, Ohana, California Grill, Narcooses all offer fireworks views in some seats. You are not guaranteed a seat with a view. Citricos has a very few tables with limited views.

Uh... oops. The OP was asking about Illuminations, not Wishes (unless the OP was the one who got confused! ) There is one full-service restaurant from which more than a few people can watch Illuminations from their tables. That's Rose & Crown. Unfortunately, only 1/3 of the tables have a good view, and there is no way to reserve those tables. Practically everyone who books at Rose & Crown, these days, do so with an eye towards these coveted tables, so you should only pursus that if you're willing to accept the odds that you're most likely not going to get one of those tables.

 

[ducklite]

Please pardon the clarifications:

3. Are there any places that we can watch illuminations while we dine? If so, which is best and again what time would you make ADRs?

Yes, Ohana, California Grill, Narcooses all offer fireworks views in some seats. You are not guaranteed a seat with a view. Citricos has a very few tables with limited views.

Uh... oops. The OP was asking about Illuminations, not Wishes (unless the OP was the one who got confused! ) There is one full-service restaurant from which more than a few people can watch Illuminations from their tables. That's Rose & Crown. Unfortunately, only 1/3 of the tables have a good view, and there is no way to reserve those tables. Practically everyone who books at Rose & Crown, these days, do so with an eye towards these coveted tables, so you should only pursus that if you're willing to accept the odds that you're most likely not going to get one of those tables.

No pardon neccessary--my bad! Sorry to the OP, I hope I didn't confuse you!

The other advice is OK though.

Anne

 

[bjkj]

Thanks so much! I guess that I am the OP??? (What does that mean?)

Nope, you didn't confuse me. Makes sense. Now I have to get it all figured out. Thanks!!! (I love these boards!)

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

Thanks so much! I guess that I am the OP??? (What does that mean?)

OP= Original Poster

 

[bjkj]

Thanks! (But it came to me late last night. It was driving me crazy.... And then... an ah, ah moment !