Know this has been asked a gazillion times, but Rose & Crown/IllumiNations question..

[MNborn]

Hi-
Sorry to ask this yet again as I'm sure it has been asked often, BUT... What time do you suggest we make our dining reservations for the Rose & Crown in order to view IllumiNations. My 20-year-old daughter & I are planning to go there on Thursday, May 18th. We'll try our best to linger over dinner, but we aren't the best at that! At the same time, I don't want to go too late and not be able to get a table.

So... advice please!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I'm planning on doing the same thing, and I keep hearing 7:30 - assuming that Illuminations is at 9:00.

 

[Hopefully]

We had a 7:40 ADR in October and we were just at desert when Illuminations began. We did wait for the table though.
You can request a patio table at the podium when you check in, but it is not guaranteed. Even if you have an ADR for the correct time, you may (more likely) be seated inside. I don't want you to expect a patio table and then be disappointed. I think it is the "Luck of the Draw". Just about everyone asks for the same thing,
If you are seated inside, there is an area where you can go out and stand and watch Illuminations from. The CM's will direct you there.
We enjoy Rose & Crown whether we have been lucky enough to be seated on the patio (3 times) or seated inside (4 times)
Enjoy your meal.