I think I have a PS problem

[mom_rules]

A while ago, I made a PS for a rehitching at the Garden Grill in May for 7:00pm. Now parks hours are showing Future World closes at 6:00pm. Do I still have a PS or am I going to have to change it for an earlier time? Does anyone know when the Garden Grill closes if the park is open only until 6:00pm?

 

[DebbieB]

I would call wdw-dine and ask.

 

[maburke]

My experience has been that the restaurants stay open, even if the other attractions in Future World close. I believe I have had PS's at both Coral Reef and Garden Grill after Future World closes.

Meghan

 

[natt]

Most of the time we've been there, Future World has been open after the "Official" close, making it a great time to get on Spaceship Earth (not sure about other attractions).

Does the official close mean that the ENTRANCE/turnstiles to Future World close at that time, but those already in the park still have time to see attractions? This has been my experience, but I really don't claim to be an expert and don't have the # of visits under my belt as some do. What do others think?

 

[DebbieB]

The turnstiles will still be open because they are also used for the World Showcase.

When I was there in December, they closed the line to The Land ride at 7:00pm. Those in line were able to ride.

We walked right on the Imagination ride in the evening, we didn't see anyone until we got up to the cars.

 

[mom_rules]

DebbieB-what was the "official"closing time that day? Was it 7:00pm? Did you notice if people were still eating at the Garden Grill?

 

[MulanMom]

When we were at WDW a few weeks ago, we wandered into the land and were able to be seated as a walk-in at the Garden Grille at about 5:30. I was surprised that people were being seated well after the 6:00 posted close time for FW. The waiter told me that they were open until ??? with the last PS being after the closing time. (Sorry, can't remember the specifics.) If you call WDW-DINE, they should let you know if your PS is still good with the shortened hours.

BTW, we were told Test Track, HISTA, and another attraction (Spaceship Earth?) were all open past the 6pm closing. When you enter the park, be sure to grab a park guide and the updated time insert, and that will list the attraction and restaurant closing times that differ from the scheduled park hours.

 

[mom_rules]

I called wdw-dine to confirm-CM told me that even though the park might have an official closing time of say 6:00pm. the restaurants in FW remain open until after Illuminations. The rides also remain open until the last rider at closing time has gone through (they just won't let people line up after the official closing time).