How long does it take?

[Captain Hook Jr]

I will be using the Disney Dining Plan in September 2010.

I was wondering if anyone could let me know what amount of time I should put by for an average table service meal (1 Main Course and 1 Dessert)?


I would be really grateful for some insight into it!

All the best

Joe

 

[mybabesuz]

I have found the average time to be 90 minutes...

 

[Captain Hook Jr]

Thanks for that! it helps alot! ;0)

 

[stan_the_man]

On our recent trip we experienced anything from 40 mins (tutto italia - very rushed) to about 1h30 for the 'nicer' places and signature restaurants.

Average for most 1TS places was an hour I'd say, in a lot of places they seem to want to get you out by bringing over the bill with your dessert

 

[ajpa]

Do buffets go faster? (I'm thinking yes).

 

[dancin Disney style]

We just did 10 nights on the DDP and I agree that it's, on average, 90 minutes per TS. Rarely was it less and it can easily be longer.

The buffets are still about an hour. If there are no charcters you can get in and out as fast as you want. I guess I should have said as fast as you can eat.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

I always figure in about an hour and a half to two hours. Of course, if your going during a busy time, it may be a longer wait before you are seated. Victoria and Alberts takes around 4 hours from what I've heard.

 

[djp0630]

Yeah between 60-90 minutes. I did mostly buffets and it still averaged out to that. We did Crystal Palace faster since I wanted to make rope drop, so maybe 45 minutes, but usually it was closer to 90 minutes with everything.