Le Cellier, split dining party ?

[tseitel]

Hello!
For our upcoming trip I booked Le Cellier for dinner, but had to split my party of 7 into 2 groups (4 & 3) 5 minutes apart.
I wanted to see if they could perhaps seat us together, or at least near each other, but totally understand this is a smaller restaurant and they might not be able to.
If anyone has been in a similar situation, when do you usually inquire about it? Wait until check in, or stop by during the day of the reservation to give them a “heads up” ?
Thanks for any advice!

 

[NYCgrrl]

I’d give them a heads up some hours before my reservation.

Have fun.

 

[CarolynFH]

Hello!
For our upcoming trip I booked Le Cellier for dinner, but had to split my party of 7 into 2 groups (4 & 3) 5 minutes apart.
I wanted to see if they could perhaps seat us together, or at least near each other, but totally understand this is a smaller restaurant and they might not be able to.
If anyone has been in a similar situation, when do you usually inquire about it? Wait until check in, or stop by during the day of the reservation to give them a “heads up” ?
Thanks for any advice!

We usually just made sure everyone was assembled at the restaurant 10-15 minutes before the earlier time, then we checked in with the CM in person, not via the MDE app. We tell the CM we’re together and would like to be seated as close together as possible. Then we’re prepared to wait a little, but we haven’t had any long delays, and we’ve had good results.

 

[Skicks35]

This is a common practice, especially at restaurants that don’t even offer larger reservations, like Le Cellier. I’ve always had success here combining reservations, but as others have said, just arrive/check in a bit earlier and/or let them know earlier in the day and you should be ok. I’ve had less success at other restaurants that do offer larger reservations (‘Ohana), but I’m sure you could combine anything depending on your wait tolerance.

 

[focusondisney]

Le Cellier has several tables along the walls that are only inches away from each other. I’ve definitely seen them push those together over the years. You might have to wait a little for them to get 2 tables next to each other, but it should hopefully work out for you.

 

[tseitel]

Thanks everyone!

 

[cc1013]

Hi! Just curious how this worked out for you as we had to do two split reservations at the same time for my party of 6. Hoping they can accommodate us together!

 

[Kailunkat]

I went with a party of 11 last year split over 2 reservations (5 min apart) and they were able to seat us at adjacent tables. I recommend stopping in earlier in the day (at least an hour and a half before your reservation) and speaking to the Hostess/Host. If they know far enough in advance they will shift things around with earlier reservations to try to put you at the longer perimeter tables that others are talking about versus two of the 4 tops in the center of the room.

 

[tseitel]

Hi! Just curious how this worked out for you as we had to do two split reservations at the same time for my party of 6. Hoping they can accommodate us together!

My reservation isn’t until Oct 23, but I will definitely report back, hopefully in time for yours to let you know how we made out.

 

[cc1013]

I went with a party of 11 last year split over 2 reservations (5 min apart) and they were able to seat us at adjacent tables. I recommend stopping in earlier in the day (at least an hour and a half before your reservation) and speaking to the Hostess/Host. If they know far enough in advance they will shift things around with earlier reservations to try to put you at the longer perimeter tables that others are talking about versus two of the 4 tops in the center of the room.

Thanks for this context! We will be in Epcot two days before so I plan to stop by even then to ask. It’s for Thanksgiving dinner so I know it will be hectic!

ETA - We are staying Club level so the concierge services cast member also made a note in both reservations. Fingers crossed!

 

[cc1013]

My reservation isn’t until Oct 23, but I will definitely report back, hopefully in time for yours to let you know how we made out.

Thanks so much! Good luck and I hope you have a great trip!

 

[CarolynFH]

We are staying Club level so the concierge services cast member also made a note in both reservations. Fingers crossed!

This is probably key to your being placed together. The restaurant will know the situation even before you visit them to remind them of it.