La Hacienda de San Angel and Luminous

[Daisy-Mary]

We are planning on booking a dinner reservation at La Hacienda de San Angel for our upcoming trip. If we want to be there to see Luminous, what time should be make the reservation for?

 

[NYCgrrl]

The show starts at 9:00 so I’d guess an ADR between 7:30 and 8:45 would work. This show is different than many others and can be seen throughout the entire WS.

 

[LoveDaisy]

The views of the fireworks from this restaurant are not good unless you get one of the few window seats, which I would not count on. I feel like there are 3-4 tables near the windows. The booths have no views. The last time I ate there it was one large group in those tables so I am trying to picture how many tables were pushed together

 

[CarolynFH]

I agree, the chances of having a view of Luminous from La Hacienda are minimal. I’d book my ADR for 7:30 or so and plan to walk out and find a place around the lagoon after eating. If that restaurant had good views, they’d sell a package like Rose & Crown and Spice Road Table do.

 

[SkyGuy]

The views of the fireworks from this restaurant are not good unless you get one of the few window seats, which I would not count on. I feel like there are 3-4 tables near the windows. The booths have no views. The last time I ate there it was one large group in those tables so I am trying to picture how many tables were pushed together

Yeah, we had a table next to the window and people thought it was a fine idea to send their kids over to stand next to us. That part didn’t bother me, but the kids who tried to move our table to squeeze in between it and the window or those who kept placing their hands on the table or on us were making me a bit testy.

Edit: I want to add that the seasonal salad at La Hacienda has always been amazing. I’ve never been disappointed. There was a watermelon feta salad with lime oregano vinaigrette that was outstanding. I asked for the recipe, and I make it regularly at home.

 

[han22735]

Nothing to add to your question but we walked into la hacienda this week for the first time and it was probably one of the best meals I've ever had at Disney.

 

[nikmasteed]

Following this thread because we are also considering a dinner at La Hacienda leading up to and/or during Luminous (this upcoming January)

So, noted, the views aren't ideal inside the dining area. We aren't expecting a perfect view-- I've tried to find some youtube vids that show it from inside, and I get it. For our family, we really just want to avoid battling crowds for a spot. And having a show, even if a compromised view, while sitting and relaxing is appealing. I'm certainly going to consider just watching it outside as suggested.

Given that
a) If having dinner at La Hacienda and leaving just before Luminous in order to watch outside, any suggested spots within 5 minute walk of the restaurant that will be less crowded up against the lagoon? Don't need a perfect/straight on view
b) If choosing to stay inside and watch there, is 90 minutes before show still a good time for an ADR if we were to arrive and ask the hostess politely if we could wait extra time for a window table? I know fully this is no guarantee-- I've done this at Rose & Crown successfully once and unsuccessfully one other time. But it never hurts to ask

When it comes down to it, I'm kinda thinking we might try for a window table and if it works out great, but if we don't get one then maybe we'll slip out of the restaurant just before the show starts

 

[Disnsyncey]

Following this thread because we are also considering a dinner at La Hacienda leading up to and/or during Luminous (this upcoming January)

So, noted, the views aren't ideal inside the dining area. We aren't expecting a perfect view-- I've tried to find some youtube vids that show it from inside, and I get it. For our family, we really just want to avoid battling crowds for a spot. And having a show, even if a compromised view, while sitting and relaxing is appealing. I'm certainly going to consider just watching it outside as suggested.

Given that
a) If having dinner at La Hacienda and leaving just before Luminous in order to watch outside, any suggested spots within 5 minute walk of the restaurant that will be less crowded up against the lagoon? Don't need a perfect/straight on view
b) If choosing to stay inside and watch there, is 90 minutes before show still a good time for an ADR if we were to arrive and ask the hostess politely if we could wait extra time for a window table? I know fully this is no guarantee-- I've done this at Rose & Crown successfully once and unsuccessfully one other time. But it never hurts to ask

When it comes down to it, I'm kinda thinking we might try for a window table and if it works out great, but if we don't get one then maybe we'll slip out of the restaurant just before the show starts

I used to always stand somewhere between Mexico and China, there are some great spots on either side of Norway, being OUTSIDE is way better than inside with a limited view because of a window.....it's not like MK where you have to stake out a spot hours in advance, you can get a decent spot 1 min before.....I was pondering, as long as there are no trees in front of you, even on the OUTSIDE of the ring of the walkway is good because less heads blocking your immediate vision