HBD Lounge

[samantha3590]

How busy does Hollywood brown Derby lounge get? I would like to go on our arrival day (Nov 24-Black Friday) but am hesitant about crowds that day.

 

[purple figment]

There's no way of knowing exactly how busy it will be, but on the day after Thanksgiving it will be busy throughout Disney World. Also, the HBD Lounge is small.

 

[PaintsWindColors]

We were worried about it being busy on our trip last September but we showed up right when they opened for lunch and didn't have any issues getting a table.

 

[MichelleWDWfan]

HBD lounge isn't very big, it's an outside seating area. The lounge opens at 12 noon every day.
If you plan to be there around noon...good chance you can get a table. As far as the rest of the day,
It's hit or miss.

 

[ElizaDoesDisney]

I've never had a problem snagging a table at the lounge's opening (even when it is very busy in the park). Later than that is hit or miss and very dependent on party size. Solo or a two top? You are going to have a much easier/quicker time getting a table since many of the tables are 2 tops and can't easily be combined for larger parties. Larger parties that are flexible are also going to be easier to seat - we went this past Saturday with a group of five - there were a few large parties ahead of us, but we were able to be seated right away by agreeing to take a two top and a three top that ended up being right next to each other.

They do keep a list for parties waiting to be seated - it can be a bit chaotic at the entrance, but ask a server/bartender/whatever staff you see. The first time I went after they started keeping a list, the hostess told me to write my name down on the list. Two weeks later when I went back, I sauntered up and wrote my name on the list and got sternly told by the hostess that I was not to touch the list. I'm still not entirely clear on the proper procedure, but I always manage to get seated eventually.