How cold are the table service restaurants?

[disneysailor]

Is a sweater needed while eating at the table service restaurants? I know some restaurants we have been in this summer have been really, really cold. I'm looking forward to a nice break from the heat, but don't want to eat my delicious meals with chattering teeth, on the other hand, I'd hate to lug a sweater around if it isn't necessary (we're going toward the end of August). So, what have your experiences been? Thanks!

 

[gismo1554]

OK so after working in Disney for a year at the Rose and Crown and eating in alot of the other resturants personally I think most of them are freezing cold. I often sit and have to order coffee because I'm shaking so tend to carry around a sweater. Remember that during the day this can be kind of cooling which is why they are so low but at night especially in Jan time they can be so so cold!

 

[disney09]

I don't like the restaurants to be so cold.. I mean, you're out there in the hot Florida sun and of course you're wearing light clothes! And then you freeze in the restaurants? It just doesn't make any sense at all, I would not carry a sweater just for the TS!
What worries me the most is that I'm recovering from illness and A/C is not good for me, I had a severe problem with my lungs and drastic changes in temperature makes me go down again. But then, I don't like hot, so when it's very hot I tend to wear as light as possible (I'm also traveling with kids so I will be carrying a lot of stuff in the parks).
So, if anyone can suggest me what are my best choices I will heartly appreciate it, I have the DDP and 8 TS's altogether...
Thanks!

 

[RedsoxMickey]

OK so after working in Disney for a year at the Rose and Crown and eating in alot of the other resturants personally I think most of them are freezing cold. I often sit and have to order coffee because I'm shaking so tend to carry around a sweater. Remember that during the day this can be kind of cooling which is why they are so low but at night especially in Jan time they can be so so cold!

Sorry for being a thread thief. Are the views of illuminations from Rose worth the trip? I am booked at 7:45 ADR for 9pm Illuminations in a couple of weeks. Thoughts?

Back to the thread -
I worked at Chefs and Bistro along long time ago and agree that it gets cold and a light sweater is needed.

 

[The Sweetness]

I will gladly carry a sweater to put over my tank top when seeking refuge from the scalding heat. I remember alot of indoor activities being cold for me. Like the Tree Of Life, Voyage of the Little Mermaid etc... Am I dellusional?

 

[aristocat]

I very much remember being freezing cold in several TS restaurants last year! I agree that some of the indoor attractions (shows, etc) can be too cold as well.

This year, I’m planning on a packing a long-sleeved shrug that I can stuff into a medium sized purse (rather than carry around a full length sweater).

 

[Aimeedyan]

I ALWAYS carry a lightweight jacket in our bag. I use it for indoor shows, restaurants, indoor attractions, heck even the monorail sometimes! I get cold easily and it's just not worth being miserable. A lightweight jacket doesn't take up much room and doesn't weight hardly anything in our bag.

=)

 

[Mich Mouse]

They keep the restaurants quite cold, and I always bring along a light jacket. DH is usually fine without, but I use mine at every lunch/dinner.

 

[disney09]

This year, I’m planning on a packing a long-sleeved shrug that I can stuff into a medium sized purse (rather than carry around a full length sweater).

That's a good idea!! I'll bring it along...

 

[kimbac3]

Rainforest Cafe was soooo cold I couldn't even eat. It was during breakfast too. so it was a bit chilly anyway. (End of November). My DH took a picture of me and the kids and I swear my lips look blue!!!
I bring a sweatshirt all the time now!
Kimba

 

[disnut8]

In the summer, I usually will wear a halter-style top or sleeveless shirt. But I always take a sleelved T shirt with me. Because even the indoor attractions can be cold. I had to put the T shirt on during a Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Play It! session. It was that cold.

 

[ont/ohana]

I just made sure all my kids tops has sleeves not tanks. They were always fine but I was a little cool in some TS's. I usually tied my light sweater around my waist. If all else fails you can request LOTS of napkins to cover you up(ha ha ha ha). You don't want to carry a huge bag all the time.

 

[gismo1554]

Sorry for being a thread thief. Are the views of illuminations from Rose worth the trip? I am booked at 7:45 ADR for 9pm Illuminations in a couple of weeks. Thoughts?

Back to the thread -
I worked at Chefs and Bistro along long time ago and agree that it gets cold and a light sweater is needed.

Yes the views are fantastic from Rose. Just be warned arrive early. Not all tables have a veiw (you may be lucky) but dont hound the assigner as they are less likely to give you one of those (that's how it worked when we were there anyway). Be nice to them and request one by all means just don't be too hard on anyone if you don't get one. The resturant has I think from what I remember about 20 tables with a view assuming that its not raining. If its raining then lower deck (the best views) isn't open and so you will more than likely be allowed to go and stand down there to watch them. If you don't get a table with a view there is an area reserved for dinning room guests just down to the left of the table area that is just as good and just ask to go out there during the fireworks. Either way you get a pretty fantastic view. Oh and if its on the menu the three pie thing (you get a chicken and leak pie a cottage pie and another one I can't remember) is fantastic! - it's sad I dont remember the name. Oh and if you like soup the mushroom medley is like a thick soup filled with 4 types of mushrooms and is brilliant.

 

[snowbunny]

Geez, while they're turning down the heat in the pools a few degrees to save money, why not turn down the AC a little bit and conserve energy and dollars? Who likes to freeze during dinner?

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Geez, while they're turning down the heat in the pools a few degrees to save money, why not turn down the AC a little bit and conserve energy and dollars? Who likes to freeze during dinner?

The cooler temps. in the restaurants are probably more of a benefit to the servers/kitchen staff than the guests. I imagine they get pretty warm with all the trips back and forth from the staging areas to the tables (especially during peak times).

I'll be sure and bring some type of light-weight jacket with me as I can't even concentrate on what I'm eating if I feel too cold to enjoy it.

 

[gismo1554]

Actually half the time we were freezing too as you don't get that near to the cookers when you're a server at least in the rose and crown but you do have a point. And I actually think they can't be bothered to alter them as when its boiling hot you might need it to be freezing

 

[purpliequeen]

This thread is helpful. I completely forgot about the drastic change in temperatures during table service meals. As a kid, I always got sick in Singapore from being out in the heat and humidity to then having to walk around a freezing cold mall. Not fun and being sick is definitely not the ideal vacation. I'll be sure to carry a sweater/sweatshirt of some sort. Thanks!

 

[disney09]

This thread is helpful. I completely forgot about the drastic change in temperatures during table service meals.

It is indeed helpful... I never thought about the A/C, and with all the hot September weather I wasn't even planning on light jackets or sweaters. My youngest sweats a lot, and he'll probably be all wet on his head when entering the TS, so it's a good idea to bring him something.. and my DD, and for me too! DH can handle temperature changes, he will wear the same in spring, summer or fall. Lucky guy!

 

[MissyPrissy]

I am ALWAYS freezing in the restaurants!! One summer, in very dramatic fashion, my dad had to run out and buy me a sweatshirt b/c we had been caught in a big fat rain storm and were all soaking wet. We went into Rose and Crown for lunch and after about five minutes my teeth were chattering so hard I couldn't talk and my lips turned blue!! He actually came back with a towel, a pair of socks and a hoodie sweatshirt so big it went to my knees! This is in August!! So I was wrapped in the towel with big socks on my feet and a sweatshirt on with the hood up...luckily my little sister was still stroller age and we didn't have to lug all that stuff ourselves, but boy I learned a lesson!!

I now always carry a terry zip up hoodie with me and a shammie towel to dry off with after sudden rain storms! They are really small and make a big difference!

 

[WahooMickey]

I always carry a long sleve cotton shirt of some sort. I find it really helps take the chill off when in attractions or resturants, yet its not too bulky and if necessary can be tied around my waist easily (though we usually do have a backpack with us, and it takes up less space in there than a sweater or sweatshirt would).

I have tried taking a lightweight jacket before, kind of a windbreaker. Though it helped some, I don't think it was quite as good as the cotton in the really cold places.

There have been some days where I don't end up putting it on, but I'd rather have it with me just in case, because I do end up needing it so often.