Have ADR-how early can we check in?

[connie254]

We're flying in and landing around 11:15 am. We're thinking between checking in the the Mickey Express, travel time,check in at hotel, then catching the bus to MK, we might be hungry before our dinner at CP at 4:15. How soon can we check in for our ADR?
If we're hungry, we might just get a quick grab-and-go item at PC before we head out. Or we're thinking of packing some quick snack foods in our carry-on so we can eat at some point. What's your ideas?

 

[gamomof2]

I believe the dinner menus start at 4pm.

 

[winterman]

I have checked in for an ADR, as much as 1 hour early. When we do that we are very polite and ask if there is any way they could fit us in early. We have never been turned away. But in your case your are probably arriving at the beginning of the dinner hour and it is possible that NO ONE is being seated until 4:00 any way.

 

[goofy4tink]

I used to get to our ADRs about 30 mins early...just in case we could be seated early. But....the last two trips I have been turned away and told to return 10 mins before my ADR time. That happened at the majority of places we ate at. I guess many are trying to get into their ADRs early, which will put those showing up on time moved back.

 

[VAN]

Yes, I believe you are encouraged to check-in no sooner than 10-15 min before your ADR.

Yes, I'd plan on bringing some snacks (granola bars?) with you to tide you over.

 

[Nadjalu]

I have checked in anywhere from 1/2 hour early to 1&1/2 hours early and not had a problem. If they can seat you they will.

But grabbing a quick bite at the resort is always a good idea. It lets you experience that too. We love getting a small lunch OOP at POP when we arrive.