Kona or The Wave

[MaryLyon]

For our first full day at the Magic Kingdom, we have the option of "dinner" at Kona at 2:30pm or dinner at The Wave at 8:25pm. We are 2 adults and 1 7-year old child (boy).

My concerns - 2:30pm is too early for "dinner" and will break up our day at MK when we are anxious to do and see everything. I was trying (again) to sneak a res for Ohana in and kept backing up the res and this Kona res came up.

The Wave might be a hidden gem, from what I've read. My concern, though is that that res is too late. After a long day at MK will we want to eat that late?

We're making use of the free dining plan so I want to make sure we get our table-service every day we can.

 

[FireDancer]

I have to say I love both of these restaurants. I feel Kona is better for lunch while The Wave is better for dinner. The question about your times is kind of subjective. I would rather not leave for such an early lunch and I have no trouble eating at 7, I usually eat dinner around 9. I would stick with The Wave and call them the morning of the day you would like to eat there. Often times slots open up as people cancel packages. The ADR system is also terrible so even if nothing opens up a trip over there to put in your name may get you an earlier seat.

 

[Lynn5700]

Both are good, I would go with The Wave for dinner though. I agree with calling the day of to see if they have any earlier times open.

 

[MickeyNicki]

We cancelled Kona for the Wave in March 09 and were we ever glad we did! Kona is ok but the atmosphere is too loud. The Wave was incredible and the atmosphere is nice and relaxing