Limited time frame for eating??

[Moeluv4u7]

After reading another post about time frame to eat...

It got me curious as I never even thought we would be "hurried" to finish our meal so they could "turn" the table>>>

Is there an expected time frame for eating anywhere?

We are a party of 7 - 2 adults and our 5 kids> 1 is actually child and the other 4 considered adult ...

We are doing a couple buffets- one will be character

Teppan Edo- Hibachi style
and we're still up in the air for one other TS-

Will they be expecting us to finish and be done w/in a certain time frame?

We choose to "relax" while we eat- talking about our plans and taking pictures, etc- Or should we expect to "wolf" down our food and get out?

 

[Pakey]

After reading another post about time frame to eat...

It got me curious as I never even thought we would be "hurried" to finish our meal so they could "turn" the table>>>

Is there an expected time frame for eating anywhere?

We are a party of 7 - 2 adults and our 5 kids> 1 is actually child and the other 4 considered adult ...

We are doing a couple buffets- one will be character

Teppan Edo- Hibachi style
and we're still up in the air for one other TS-

Will they be expecting us to finish and be done w/in a certain time frame?

We choose to "relax" while we eat- talking about our plans and taking pictures, etc- Or should we expect to "wolf" down our food and get out?

I've eaten at hundreds of meals at WDW and have never felt I had to wolf down my food.

 

[kathie859]

I have only felt rushed in one restaurant @ WDW---Ohana @ the Poly. It's just a whirlwind of throwing food on the table (even before drinks arrive!!) and I didn't enjoy it at all.

 

[disnut8]

I have never felt rushed at any Disney restaurant. There's no one standing there with a stopwatch timing your meal. It's really up to you to control how fast or slow you eat and what your experience is. If you want to take your time, do it.

There are two places where I've eaten that I behave differently. One is at the Sci-Fi Dine Inn. The film loops after about 45 minutes so I try and eat during that time to enjoy the clips. The second place is the ESPN club if I'm there watching a sporting event. Then I make sure the server knows I'll be there for a while and tip accordingly (order an extra drink as well).

 

[scotas]

We had six in our party for dinner at Narcoosee's. We actually had to wait 2 hours to be seated because none of the larger tables would leave. (I think they were waiting for the fireworks to start or something) Anyways they definitely were not rushing those customers. Which was fine with us as we were able to watch the sunset over the lake, interact with the chefs as they prepared the food. They other table of 6 waiting to be seated were not so patient.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) The only place to feel rushed is Teppan Edo.
2) The meal is paced by the chef at the hibachi.
3) Ready for the next item or not, it is put on your plate.

 

[Moeluv4u7]

Thx to everyone who responded- This has been helpful since Yes, Teppan Edo is one place we will be dining... I figured they just gave as it was cooked so I guess that should be fine- (They don't take the item you are still trying to eat do they?)

Also, Ohana is one we were thinking of trying- More for the atmosphere- But we will keep this in mind before finalizing anything-

Narcoossee's is what I REALLY wanted to book and I figured... since many can watch fireworks while there that we may have an issue unless we get there pretty early for our ADR-
Thx again and I am now looking at a back up plan just in case...

 

[disnut8]

Thx to everyone who responded- This has been helpful since Yes, Teppan Edo is one place we will be dining... I figured they just gave as it was cooked so I guess that should be fine- (They don't take the item you are still trying to eat do they?)

No. In that style of dining, all the food for the entire group is cooked by the chef at the table. When each selection is ready, it is put on the proper plate. The chef will just keep adding to your plate until your entire meal is complete. Your plate is not taken away until you have completed finished your meal.

So, you might get your rice first, your meat second, your veggies last. But if you haven't touched the rice, it's still there when the veggies hit your plate.

 

[disneynuts777]

The only place I have ever felt rushed was CRT at dinner. The server actually went to take my plate away while I was trying to get a picture of the fairy god-mother. The server was quite perturbed when I told her I was not yet finished eating and to please leave my plate. She then preceded to bring our desserts even though I was still eating my main cours. I was not impressed.
For the amount of money I paid for the meal and entertainment I do not feel I should have to "gobble" down my meal.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

I honstly never felt rushed at Disney. We are a family of 7 and we would always be out after an hour to and hour 20 min's.

 

[aubriee]

The only place we've ever felt rushed was 'Ohana.

 

[winterman]

We had six in our party for dinner at Narcoosee's. We actually had to wait 2 hours to be seated because none of the larger tables would leave. (I think they were waiting for the fireworks to start or something) Anyways they definitely were not rushing those customers. Which was fine with us as we were able to watch the sunset over the lake, interact with the chefs as they prepared the food. They other table of 6 waiting to be seated were not so patient.

I'm curious about what the other party of six did and how were they treated by the CMs.

 

[delmar411]

The only place I have ever felt rushed was CRT at dinner. The server actually went to take my plate away while I was trying to get a picture of the fairy god-mother. The server was quite perturbed when I told her I was not yet finished eating and to please leave my plate. She then preceded to bring our desserts even though I was still eating my main cours. I was not impressed.
For the amount of money I paid for the meal and entertainment I do not feel I should have to "gobble" down my meal.

We also feel really rushed at CRT. They seat everyone like a formal seating time frame so the whole room is pretty much sat within mins of each other. We're always the last ones still there while they are resetting the tables and I know we are getting the stink eye from the servers but too bad. For that price I need my kids to eat their meal after they are done seeing the princesses and I'd like to eat my meal as well since I play photographer during the princess rotation. If we happen to still be there when the next rotation starts the princesses do get a bit confused as they know they've already been to our table so there is clearly a defined start and end to the meal time.

I really try to let it roll off my back but you can feel the pressure to leave in there.

The least amount of pressure is the Biergarten in Germany. Their setup is excellent for taking some time to relax and have conversations.

 

[ScottJoseph]

The thing to remember, whether dining at a Disney establishment or a restaurant anywhere, is that you have ultimate control. You're the customer and you're in charge. Anytime you feel you're being given the bum's rush, take over -- and if the server doesn't respond to your clues that you want to slow things down, ask the manager to come over to the table. Explain how much you were looking forward to dining at his or her restaurant and how you would like to savor the experience.
Here's one tip: don't place the entree order at the same time as the appetizer or salad selection.
Another: Don't allow any plates to be cleared before everyone at the table has finished the current course, even if someone has finished. If a server tries to clear a plate -- which then cause the others at the table to feel as though they need to hurry -- simply say "We're not ready for you to clear the plates just yet."
And another: If you're still enjoying your appetizer or salad and the server brings the entrees, say you're not ready for them and send them back. And if they are cold or otherwise unacceptable when you are finally ready for them, send them back to be redone.

You're paying for the meal, and for the experience, and you have a right to enjoy it. In fact, I've included these points in an article I wrote for the Orlando Sentinel, and which I've reposted on my Web site, titled the Diners' Bill of Rights.

Scott
www.scottjosephorlando.com