Getting ready for the 180 day mark- feedback on planned ADRs

[Lupeix]

I have just finished confirming our family stay next April,t
have hotel and plane tickets and now I am planing the itinerary, and I have some time to do so. It will be DH, DS, grandma, grandpa and me, we will be there for 9 nights. We are not the type to go commando and stay at the park all day, DS will be 4 by then. DH is a sit down meal person, I may convince him to do one meal quick service on a given
day, but he rather sit down and get served.

I was thinking that I would plan which park to visit which day based on which ADR I can get, but this was roughly what I was thinking, feedback will be appreciated-

Friday- Travel
Saturday- DHS. Thinking about getting the Fantasmic dinning package. Is lunch or dinner better? DS is a huge Jake fan, does H&V have Disney junior characters at lunch?
Sunday- Epcot, lunch and dinner. No idea where to go, but not princess buffet. DH is a foodie so I was thinking Epcot will be a good place for him. Recommendations please!
Monday- MK. Really want to book BOG for dinner, thought Monday will be better than weekends. How hard is it to get a reservation?
Tuesday- off
Wednesday- rope drop at AK, Tusker house lunch.
Thursday- rope drop at MK, Crystal palace for lunch. Good place for dinner? could be resort nearby but not Chef's Mickey
Friday- relax at pool, dinner DTD or boardwalk, best restaurant in either place?
Saturday- Epcot or MK again
Sunday-travel back

thanks!

 

[DisneyObsessed87]

- I believe Hollywood and Vine only offers dinner with the Fantasmic package which meals no characters. But characters are there at lunch.
- No real help with TS at Epcot. Our first TS meal there will be in November at San Angel. (Mexico).
- BOG is very hard to get a reservation. I have been trying to get one for nearly 3 months! So, two suggestions... If you are staying on-site you can book 180+10. The closer toward the end of your trip you are the more likely you will be successful. And you can fastpass lunch for quick service at BOG.
- Suggestions for dinner... Ohana at Poly as resorts go. My choice would be T-Rex at DTD. My son was 5 when we went and it was a highlight of our trip! Just remember to call them directly if you decide to book there.

 

[organized mommy]

My family loves Mama Melrose at HS. They do the fantastic package too.
TS at Epcot, we usually do something in Italy. DH and I did Le Celliar for our Honeymoon, but haven't gotten back to. They also have Garden Grill that is nice. Family style, rotating dining room, and characters.
As far as Crystal Palace, it's ok. Nothing to write home about. It's a buffet. The Plaza was a nice quick but good meal. Sandwiches and what not.
DTD has T-Rex. That was really good. Considered going back a second time during our trip. DS 2 loved it! So did DD 10. We enjoyed Raglan Road as well.
Off park ideas: O'Hana's is a must for our family each visit! California Grill is very good. Whispering Canyon Cafe was a hoot!

There are so many choices! Take time and review the menus. We aren't buffet people, so can't help you there.

Good luck and let us know what you end up with.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

BOG is very hard to get. Go for that one first, and later in your vacation. The first couple of days will probably be booked already (for BOG). Italy is very good. We are partial to Coral Reef, ourselves, though there are those who don't like it. We also like Japan, and China. In my opinion, EPCOT has some of the best restaurants (food) and options. As for Hollywood Studios, our favorite restaurant are 50s Prime Time and Mama Melrose. The Brown Derby is nice, but if you have picky eaters it may not be for you.
I have never eaten at BOG, but I snagged a dinner there. I have heard the atmosphere is great, and the beast is there. Most people are just as happy with lunch, because it is a counter service and it's at BOG. I happen to have 2 small girls in my party, so dinner it is!
Good luck!

 

[jtg2]

I love both Tutto Italia and Les Chefs de.France and I highly recommend both.Marakesh great.

Kona is a nicer place in the Polynesian to eat.

 

[Rileyroo26]

At Epcot we enjoy Beirgarten, good buffett and fun entertainment. Via Napoli has awesome pizza, and La Hacienda has great food

In HS Mama Melrose is really good

At DTD we love Raglan Road

California grill is my favorite restaurant and a must do every trip