I'm starting to Panic about ADRS!!!

[PhotoJen]

OK i'm going to Dis Dec 4-9th and i've only made SOME ADR's. We have the Meal plan and 2 daughters ages 5 & 10. So far I have this covered:

We arrive at 1:21 on Sunday so don't have to worry about lunch

SUNDAY
Dinner:
Concourse Steakhouse at Contemporary Resort


MONDAY
Magic Kingdom Day

Breakfast - ???
Lunch -
Dinner - CRT 5:40

TUESDAY
EPCOT
Breakfast -
Lunch - Norway Princess Lunch
Dinner - Coral Reef

Wednesday
Animal Kindgdom
Breakfast -
Lunch -
Dinner - Crystal Palace

Thursday
MGM
Breakfast -
Lunch -
Dinner - Port Orleans Riverside - Boatwrights

My question is, do you REALLY need to make ADR's for lunch & breakfast? And HELP!!!! I'm panicking!!!

 

[speakupjc]

I would book adrs for your travel dates. A CM recently told me that the whole month of DEC. should be very busy. Here is a website to help you in picking the ideal restaurants for your family.

http://www.allearsnet.com/din/dining.htm

 

[PhotoJen]

TY, I just talked to a CM and got the last 2 dinners taken care of. She said December is REALLY filling up so just a word to the wise

 

[Aliki]

I think it depends on what type of family you are. Do you do mornings? Are you spontaneous or a planner?

For us, it was 2 adults, and my DH doesn't eat breakfast at all, and he likes to be spontaneous; so I only made ADRs basically for dinner.

 

[raider93]

I think ADR's are a must. Remember you can always cancel them later, but if you want to eat some place specific, it can be tough to get a spot without an hour wait if you do not plan.

 

[speakupjc]

You are so welcome. I am glad that you got the dinners you wanted and I could help in some small way.

 

[Cinderella94]

I am panicing also. I feel like my head is about to explode, Im going crazy!

Cinderella

 

[Hopefully]

We just returned, a week ago today (I am depressed today ). We made ADR's for dinner almost each night, and we found that the restaurants we were interested in eating at (primarily at Epcot for our family), they were turning everyone without an ADR away.
We are not big breakfast eaters - but if you want a character breakfast, etc. than yes I think you should book an ADR for that.
If you are looking to eat a quick breakfast or lunch at Counter Service, you will be fine.
The bottom line, I belive, is if there is somewhere you really want to eat, or if you like a Table Service, sit down relaxing dinner, than Yes book an ADR. Otherwise I think you will be okay.
I hope this helps.

 

[Meezers]

I booked one ADR a day for our trip. We plan on eating our large meal at about 6pm and "grazing" the rest of the time...but then we are not dining plan people.

I think if you have ADR's for the TS places you want...you will be fine...really....if you are a a CS place and it is too crowded....then you can go someplace else.

We like having one ADR a day....some depends on which park...some don't....

Good Luck....your first post looked like you have a pretty good schedule already!

Don't sweat the small stuff....and it really is all small stuff...can you tell I had an anxiety attack today about our upcoming trip?