Here Now & Just Back - A Place To Share Your Recent Experiences

[rockabyemonkey]

I know there is a max 2 drinks at Oga's but does anyone know if we walk in and it is just too crowded can we just turn around and walk out without having anything? In other words is there a minimum?

We were there last week. It was pretty packed. We walked in, were led to a standing table, a few minutes later were greeted by our server who instructed us how to access the menu online and walked away. We took a look at the menu, didn't see anything we wanted to stand around and wait for. We waited a bit to let the server know we were leaving, but he didn't return...so we walked around the restaurant to see the decor, then left. We had been told by the hostess when we checked in that they budget approximately 45 minutes per party, but they cannot control how long people choose to stay. On our day, they were running about 15 minutes behind so we didn't feel like we were hurting anyone by leaving.

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

I hadn't thought about Oga's being crowded. I am now contemplating cancelling our ADR reservation too. At least that's something I have control over.

We had one for tomorrow and I decided cancel this morning.

 

[tink2424]

We were there last week. It was pretty packed. We walked in, were led to a standing table, a few minutes later were greeted by our server who instructed us how to access the menu online and walked away. We took a look at the menu, didn't see anything we wanted to stand around and wait for. We waited a bit to let the server know we were leaving, but he didn't return...so we walked around the restaurant to see the decor, then left. We had been told by the hostess when we checked in that they budget approximately 45 minutes per party, but they cannot control how long people choose to stay. On our day, they were running about 15 minutes behind so we didn't feel like we were hurting anyone by leaving.

My problem with Oga's is I don't want to be standing around. It would be much better if there were stools for the standing bars.

 

[notatallmagic]

We were at Oga's last Friday, and they seated our party of 3 with anothe family of 5. I love it when you get the chance to sit, and it was POURING outside at the time, so we did stay about 40 minutes. I absolutely LOVE the Black Spire Brew, and we always take pictures of the fun drinks, but it is super crowded. Not sure I would stay if I had a standing table though.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

Oga’s is the most overhyped ADR in our opinion. Just wasn’t feeling it for us. Yes it is crowded too. They did not require a one drink minimum for us. We ordered four drinks for our family of five and then we left. The theming is very cool but I think the The fact that it is so small in there, which makes the ADR hard to get, leads to people thinking that it is better than it really is. We canceled our 2nd and 3rd ADR after we went there the first time. We spoke to a very nice couple at the hot tub last night at the Poly, and hopefully we did not set their expectations too low for Oga’s. . I felt a little bad bringing our reality to their high expectations. Just our opinions and experience though.

-Dan

It's basically like Trader Sam's all over again

 

[Chaitali]

My plan for Oga’s is to use our reservation to go in and see the theming. We’ll wait in our designated place and order our drinks to go. Once we have the drinks, we’ll walk around to see things. We’ll leave our masks on the whole time and then take them off to drink our drinks once we’re outside.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

My plan for Oga’s is to use our reservation to go in and see the theming. We’ll wait in our designated place and order our drinks to go. Once we have the drinks, we’ll walk around to see things. We’ll leave our masks on the whole time and then take them off to drink our drinks once we’re outside.

I think this is the way (pun intended) ... at least for right now. It is essentially designed to be packed and co-mingling different parties and that's just outside the comfort zone of many right now. That said, it is pretty cool for a Star Wars fan to see. There's not a ton of area to really walk around between it being small and the standing tables being packed in, you might want to remain in your designated place for a bit to try to "soak in" the atmosphere before you take a brief walk around. Hopefully the timing works out such that you can hear THE cantina song. There are some containers with creatures in them behind the bar (some "lay eggs"), the handles for the draught beers are light sabers, and DJ Rex has some fun things to say (if you can hear him). I've not done this but have heard it is fun to ask about the house rules sign as you're entering - it's all in Aurebesh but supposedly is funny. Outside of Oga's, if you're exiting Batuu toward Toy Story Land, on the left you can see DJ Rex's (former Star Tours pilot) crash site.

 

[Kitzira]

My friends and I were there this time last week, and while I had already seen youtube videos of the crowds, it was still something seeing so many people everywhere.
For both HS & MK, the posted times for the rides were correct, or even longer. As it felt like I stood in the sun for more than an hour before getting to the inside areas for the 70-80min posted time. As the week wore on (along with the afternoon rains) it started to thin out and the times posted in AK were very incorrect. Though when I arrived at AK 30min before opening, the 155min wait for Flight of the Banshee might as well been correct, as the line nearly went all the way through the park and doubled back to the front to the entrance of the ride.
As for Covid, when we were there, masks weren't required and I only saw maybe 10% of both cast members and visitors wearing one. Thursday it started to tilt back up to seeing masked people inside. My friend had to be tested before going back to work. Luckily she got it done while still in Florida and got a result of Negative before they got back to Texas. I felt tired once back home, but I think I was dehydrated and got to much sun exposure. We're both vaccinated by the way.

 

[The13thLetter]

We did oga's during AP previews and I am not sure if they were really plussing it up but it was quite fun with the music, the power "shutting off", and the interaction between all the servers and bartenders. We also went last year in August and it was very empty because of indoor dining rules back then. We sat at the bar and had a great time talking to the bartender. We are not going to go during this upcoming trip (in 3 weeks) and probably wont be back for a while. We had 2 good experiences, and based on recent reports we dont want to ruin it lol.

 

[boop0524]

Gosh I am so sad to hear about Ogas we are big SW fans and loved it. Was hoping to take my family there this fall but will have to see if anything improves. Is this the only restaurant having big crowding problems rn?

 

[moorish]

We did Oga’s on our last trip (pre-Covid). We enjoyed the theming for a few minutes, ordered beers to go, tipped well and then explored GE with our beer in hand. Had no problem doing so.

 

[monstermash23]

Gosh I am so sad to hear about Ogas we are big SW fans and loved it. Was hoping to take my family there this fall but will have to see if anything improves. Is this the only restaurant having big crowding problems rn?

As far as ADR’s go, this was the only one we encountered with crowding issues. It’s by design at Oga’s though. All other normal sit down ADR’s won’t (…or shouldn’t) have this issue.

 

[allaboutthemouse]

Try the Black Magic margarita at La Cava- it was so good!

Mmmmmmm La Cava…..Chips, guac/salsa/queso and the Blood Orange margarita for me!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Gosh I am so sad to hear about Ogas we are big SW fans and loved it. Was hoping to take my family there this fall but will have to see if anything improves. Is this the only restaurant having big crowding problems rn?

I was there last week and, while we obviously didn't visit every restaurant on property, almost everything seemed to be back to pre-pandemic operations.

In terms of sharing tables, in addition to Oga's, Teppan Edo still does (tables of 8) - though they have a small, moveable plastic partition to place between parties. We dined there in ~March and happened to be assigned to a full table (party of 5+ party of 3). While I'm sure the ventilation is strong given the cook tops, I was uncomfortable and thought the partitions were too small. I would not return in the current circumstances (and am vaccinated). Note that is was luck of the draw at Teppan Edo, other tables had an open chair or two between parties. Food and service was great, by the way, but I'm just too anxious. Biergarten used to have communal tables as well but as far as I know they are sticking to their individual tables with family style service for now.

Did not dine there but in walking by, it seemed like Chefs de France and San Angel Inn were back to their very tight table arrangements. Le Cellier is another spot notorious for really close tables but we didn't dine there & can't walk by.

 

[preemiemama]

I was there last week and, while we obviously didn't visit every restaurant on property, almost everything seemed to be back to pre-pandemic operations.

In terms of sharing tables, in addition to Oga's, Teppan Edo still does (tables of 8) - though they have a small, moveable plastic partition to place between parties. We dined there in ~March and happened to be assigned to a full table (party of 5+ party of 3). While I'm sure the ventilation is strong given the cook tops, I was uncomfortable and thought the partitions were too small. I would not return in the current circumstances (and am vaccinated). Note that is was luck of the draw at Teppan Edo, other tables had an open chair or two between parties. Food and service was great, by the way, but I'm just too anxious. Biergarten used to have communal tables as well but as far as I know they are sticking to their individual tables with family style service for now.

Did not dine there but in walking by, it seemed like Chefs de France and San Angel Inn were back to their very tight table arrangements. Le Cellier is another spot notorious for really close tables but we didn't dine there & can't walk by.

We did Biergarten a couple weeks ago- it's still not communal tables and we felt there was some spacing.

 

[petunia]

Could someone suggest what time to leave AK (rental car) for a ressie at Frontera Cocina at 615?

 

[monstermash23]

Could someone suggest what time to leave AK (rental car) for a ressie at Frontera Cocina at 615?

Depends on where you are in the park when you want to leave and where your car is parked. But I wouldn’t be walking through the exit turnstiles at AK any later then 530-540 for a 615 Disney Springs res.

 

[Chaitali]

As far as restaurants, our table at skippers canteen was only like a foot from the next to us. But Ale and Compass was the opposite. Every other table still had the signs about not being used due to social distancing. I appreciated the extra room there. It was for breakfast this morning.

 

[WEDWDW]

Hall of Presidents now OPEN!

 

[DisneyFive]

Hall of Presidents now OPEN!

We will head that way. In line for Pirates now