Here's my ADR plans...need advice!

[Shelby5514]

Background: There will be 5...Myself, DH, FIL,MIL & my Mom.
Myself, DH & Mom will fly in on Sat. In-laws are driving so they will join us Sunday. We will all be checking in to BCV's on Sunday...(haven't decided where to stay on Sat. night.)
Dates: Sat. Feb. 11 - Sat. Feb. 18

Sat 2/11 MGM evening
B: airport
L: food court/counter service at wherever we are staying.
D: Hollywood & Vine

Sun 2/12 move to BCV's and hang out at Epcot until In-laws arrive
B: food court
L: (we'll probably just snack around the world)
D: Beaches 'n Cream

Mon 2/13 Magic Kingdom Day! (Spectro & Wishes!)
B: Crystal Palace
L: counter service/snacking
D:
This is my problem day. We definately want to do Crystal Palace, they are only open for B & L this week due to refurb at night. I'd do it for lunch but I REALLY like to be IN the park before it opens, so it's Breakfast for us. Lunch will probably be snacking at counter service since we had a BIG breakfast. Where do you suggest we go for dinner. I was considering Cindy's by they will be on the new 'everyone pays' schedule as of Feb 1 and us girls will probably want to split some meals so no buffets. Tony's is out because DH and I really weren't impressed with it last year. Is there anywhere else you would suggest? We are willing to travel via the monorail, Mom and MIL will be on scooters, so I really don't want to travel by bus. Any suggestions?

Tues 2/14 Valentine's Day! at Epcot
B: in room (Segway tour for Myself, DH and FIL)
L: Rose & Crown
D: Le Cellier ADR already made for 5:30pm. (A romantic table for 5!)

Wed 2/15 Downtown Disney Day!
B: Spoodles
L: Ideas welcome...
D: Whispering Canyon (Florida relatives possibly joining us)

Thurs 2/16 Animal Kingdom day / Epcot night
B: in room
L: Flame Tree BBQ
D: Marrakesh for the guys Alfredo's for the girls

Fri 2/17 MGM day
B: in room
L: 50's Prime Time
D: Brown Derby

Sat 2/18 Going home...sniff sniff
B: Cape May Cafe
L: airport
D: at home with the kitties

As you can see I've only made 1 ADR so far, so any feedback you can give, I would sure appreciate! Thank You!

 

[scanne]

This is my problem day. We definately want to do Crystal Palace, they are only open for B & L this week due to refurb at night. I'd do it for lunch but I REALLY like to be IN the park before it opens, so it's Breakfast for us. Lunch will probably be snacking at counter service since we had a BIG breakfast. Where do you suggest we go for dinner. I was considering Cindy's by they will be on the new 'everyone pays' schedule as of Feb 1 and us girls will probably want to split some meals so no buffets. Tony's is out because DH and I really weren't impressed with it last year. Is there anywhere else you would suggest? We are willing to travel via the monorail, Mom and MIL will be on scooters, so I really don't want to travel by bus. Any suggestions?

I highly recommend the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian. The scooter will not be an issue on the monorail - just make sure your in-laws charge em up good the night before b/c of the loading ramp up to the monorail platform. (My in-laws lost power on the ramp at Epcot and had to wait for 45 minutes for the company to show up to charge it - UGH!)

The Grand Floridian Cafe would be another choice - or if you want to go a little upscale, try Narcoosee's or Citricos at the GF.

Wed 2/15 Downtown Disney Day!

For lunch of this day why not try Earl of Sandwich? DH and I really enjoyed our sammies there! There is also Wolfgang Puck Express or even the Rainforest Cafe, but you'd have a long wait there unless they've started to take ADR's.

 

[iliketoby]

For a Magic Kingdom day dinner, I recommend the Liberty Tree Tavern. It has a colonial theme going on, and the characters are dressed to fit (so cute!) They serve Thanksgiving type food, and the food is really very tasty. Or Ohanas at the Polynesian - a short trip on the monorail.

At Downtown Disney, I'd have lunch at the Earl of Sandwich. They have hot and cold food, and there is something for EVERYONE!

Remember to make an ADR for anything you have your heart set on. Even the Cape May Cafe. Just because you're staying there doesn't guarantee you a table!

Have a great trip!

 

[Shelby5514]

For a Magic Kingdom day dinner, I recommend the Liberty Tree Tavern. It has a colonial theme going on, and the characters are dressed to fit (so cute!) They serve Thanksgiving type food, and the food is really very tasty. Or Ohanas at the Polynesian - a short trip on the monorail.

At Downtown Disney, I'd have lunch at the Earl of Sandwich. They have hot and cold food, and there is something for EVERYONE!

Remember to make an ADR for anything you have your heart set on. Even the Cape May Cafe. Just because you're staying there doesn't guarantee you a table!

Have a great trip!

I ALWAYS make ADR'S, the days of fly-by dining are LONG gone for us, I want to know when and where!!! (Hello, My name is Becky and I'm an Over-planner!)
I'm just trying to get the whole week planned before I call to make them. I booked Le Cellier early because it's Valentine's Day and I wanted to be sure I got it, which I did!!!

 

[turnlisa]

You will be there the same time we will! Can't believe how close it is getting. I am also an over-planner!

I would second the vote for Kona Cafe. Good food, nice atmosphere, and quiet enough so you can talk and just relax. The rest of your ADR's look great. Have a magical time!