Latest we can enter restaurant party night

[Dakota731]

if we aren’t staying? Quick and sit down? Thanks!

 

[Hopefully]

if we aren’t staying? Quick and sit down? Thanks!

Which party?

 

[Capang]

If you mean MVMCP I think the party starts at 6 so I don’t believe they’d let you in after that.

 

[purple figment]

It depends on the restaurant so it would help if you tell us which restaurants you are asking about.

Some TS restaurants remain open during the party, but others do not. For the TS restaurant, if you go to its regular reservation page it will show the hours for dinner and the drop down bar will show the last dining reservation time that can be booked without party tickets. For TS restaurants that are open during the party you have to book specifically through the party dining reservation page which will show the reservation times that require party tickets and will mention more than once that party tickets are required to dine.

The larger QS restaurants usually have their hours listed on the weekly Times Guide. For Quick Service, once it is for ticketed party goers only, there is usually a castmember at the door checking for wristbands. Some QS close early on party days because they are used as treat venues during the party and need time to prepare.

 

[Dakota731]

I’m talking about the Christmas party. Can we go to a quick service at 6, eat and then leave before the party starts? We just need to be out by seven is that right?

 

[Deb & Bill]

I’m talking about the Christmas party. Can we go to a quick service at 6, eat and then leave before the party starts? We just need to be out by seven is that right?

They are making guests leave at 6 for the 7PM party start.

 

[DisneyHardin]

I would think you will probably need to be in the QS restaurant by 5:30 to be on the safe side.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

When it was first announced I believe the intent was to funnel day guests to Main Street and the Castle hub at 6pm.

While the park hours will list 6pm you will be able to at least stay up in the Main Street area til 7pm (which is when the party actually starts). The intent there is more for day guests to do shopping however so I don't know if any of the places where you can get food will be open for Day guests (thinking something like Casey's corner)

See https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...tmas-party-2017-believe-in-the-magic.3587769/

Also: http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...s-very-merry-christmas-party-event-nights.htm

Since the parties have already started you may have more luck asking your question on the official thread (first link above) as there may be first hand reports as to what Day guests can do.