We had a 5 PM ADR at Kona in December, ate our dinner, and still got front row/curb seats for Spectro. This was in early December though-not a big crowd time.
We ate there in May and they did not start seating people until after 5:00. Those of us with ADRs were given beepers and asked to wait. We were on the dining plan and the service was "fast", but it did take over an hour.
The food was awesome and worth it!
I'm pretty sure my ADR for Konas is at 4:20 or something like that. (Information in the other room!) I know it is early. I wanted to have plenty of time to get back to MK so I asked for the earliest dinner ADR I could get.
Have you decided what you'll be eating at Kona yet? I'm just curious, 'cause we'll be eating there for the 1st time (for dinner...) in September. I can't decide between the mahi mahi or the terriyaki strip, or the prime rib! It ALL looks so good!!! HELP!