How hard is it to get into Tony's around the parade time?

[maryj11]

We are getting a reservation at 3:30 at Tony's. How hard is it to get into around that time since the parade starts at 3:00? I mean will we have to fight the crowds and will we have a long wait to be seated after we get there? I'm thinking it may be busier around that time?

 

[rwdavis2]

Not likely to be busy. We watched the parade by the train station (Nov. 2016) and all the areas were passable. Tony's did not look busy.

 

[DISNEY1975]

No, its not, but the patio to watch the parade may be full. Its a slim chance getting on the patio at 3pm. Same chance as patio at Rose and Crown during Illuminations. But, you never know...you could be one of the lucky ones. I, however, have never been

 

[DISNEY1975]

Last year were were seated near the windows during the parade. Prior to that, we were seated way inside the restaurant with no view. The room w/ windows should not be a problem if you have a reservation and arrive early to ask to wait for patio or window.




These people were at the table in front of me. Even though I was about 3 tables deep from the window, I could still see most of the parade...just couldnt hear it.




Waitress opening the door to go to the patio, which was on the other side of the windows...

 

[stsomewhere]

Depending on the time of year, the parade could be at 2pm.

 

[maryj11]

Last year were were seated near the windows during the parade. Prior to that, we were seated way inside the restaurant with no view. The room w/ windows should not be a problem if you have a reservation and arrive early to ask to wait for patio or window.

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These people were at the table in front of me. Even though I was about 3 tables deep from the window, I could still see most of the parade...just couldnt hear it.
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Waitress opening the door to go to the patio, which was on the other side of the windows...

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Oh awesome!

 

[maryj11]

Depending on the time of year, the parade could be at 2pm.

It is scheduled for 3:00. We are going this summer.

 

[DISNEY1975]

It is scheduled for 3:00. We are going this summer.

I was a tiny bit disappointed we didnt gt a patio seat, but is was about 90 degrees that day, so I was happy to be inside in the AC !!