LTT on night of MNSSHP but not attending party

[kapeppy]

My aunt and I will be in WDW in September and while I am a huge Disney fan, I prefer low crowds so I have planned my first MK day on a MNSSHP day. My logic is that while I know party goers will be allowed into the park as early as 4:00, I am hoping that the crowds will be relatively low due to the short park hours and lack of parade and Wishes. As a result, I have booked LTT for 6:45pm. I never gave it a thought that we will still be at dinner when the party begins. Does anyone know if this will be a problem? I have no intention of "crashing" the party and understand that I have not paid to be in the park after 7:00pm but I am wondering if we are allowed to keep that ADR, will we be given dirty looks and be shooed out as if we were crashing? Will we be somehow escorted out to make sure we actually leave? TIA for the assistance!

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

You will be able to keep your ADR, but will have to leave the park once you are done eating.

 

[maxiesmom]

They will let you keep your ADR, but they will escort you out of the park after you are done with your meal.

 

[smitch425]

that not only will you be escorted out of the park by a CM, that you also cannot stop in any stores before exiting the park. So be sure to grab any souvenirs or treats before heading to dinner.

 

[kapeppy]

Thanks for the info. I've been to the parties before and was aware that they are very strict about not letting non-party goers be in the park, ride or shop during the party and have no problem with that. I just wanted to make sure that we wouldn't get to the restaurant and be turned away because we weren't attending the party. Thanks again!

 

[kvnchapman]

How did your evening turn out? Was the ADR time a problem? Were you taken to exit by a CM and if so, did it feel wierd or was it no biggie?

 

[kandb]

We had a LTT ressie the night of MNSSHP in November. Our ressie was at 6:20 but we weren't seated until at least 6:45 and did not get out of there until 8ish. Not one CM said anything to us but I did see people looking at us and checking to see if we had the wristbands on. Believe me, we just walked straight out, but I couldn't believe how many people monitor who should be there and who shouldn't. If I was there, that would be the last thing I would be worrying about.

 

[BearcatsFan]

We had a LTT ressie the night of MNSSHP in November. Our ressie was at 6:20 but we weren't seated until at least 6:45 and did not get out of there until 8ish. Not one CM said anything to us but I did see people looking at us and checking to see if we had the wristbands on. Believe me, we just walked straight out, but I couldn't believe how many people monitor who should be there and who shouldn't. If I was there, that would be the last thing I would be worrying about.

I am kind of puzzled by this part of your response. If you paid to be part of a special event, especially $60+ for a 5 hour hard-ticketed party, would you want others there who had not paid for it. Put yourself in the party-goers shoes - they pay extra to be there for the special parade, fireworks, trick-or-treating, character meet & greets, merchandise, etc. Why shouldn't someone be monitoring to make sure those who don't belong aren't there?

Not trying to start something ... just want you to see it from the other point of view.

 

[navywifetill2002]

Thanks for the note on how it worked for you kandb! I am planning CRT at 6:30 but found out it is a MNSSHP that night so I was a little scared of how it was going to work. Now I'll calm down a little bit (no since worrying for the next 180 days).

 

[kvnchapman]

Thanks for the note on how it worked for you kandb! I am planning CRT at 6:30 but found out it is a MNSSHP that night so I was a little scared of how it was going to work. Now I'll calm down a little bit (no since worrying for the next 180 days).

Me too! We are aiming for a 6:50 ADR so that we can maximize our pre-7pm ride and attraction time. I guess staying in the park for an actual ADR during the 1st portion of the Party is similar to those who are admitted prior to the 7pm official start time!
Wer'd love for BATB to be open, but LTT might be the ticket.
How was the meal? Did you see any of the Parade while exiting?

 

[kandb]

We love the food at LTT but it was the only adr the entire week that we waited a long time. The place was packed and the hostess said people weren't leaving. We did not see any of the parade but people were lined up for it. Not one CM looked to see if we had bracelets. I think because it was really late when we left they had stopped looking. We left CP once after the party had started but it was just after 7pm and the cm's were really checking, not this last time though.