Meeting the Beast late at night?

[tiana1995]

Hello!
I have a reservation for BOG dinner at 9:25pm on April 30th the park closes at 10pm that night and BOG closes at 9:30pm
I was wondering how long the beast stays and meets people after the restaurant has closed Will I be able to meet him with a 9:25 reservation?
Also, i really want to watch Happily Ever After so i was assuming i would end up being a few minutes late to the reservation because i have to get there after the fireworks. I heard that they give you a 15 minute grace period to get to reservations so im not too concerned about not being let in but i'm worried i'll miss the beast!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

You should be able to meet him, although it's important to note BOG is not a character meal and his presence is never guaranteed. There is no formal grace period, so they could also not seat you if you show up after 9:30.

 

[heather913]

I would never count on having that 15 minute grace period, especially so close to closing.

 

[Smbmoyers]

I had a 10:25 with an 11pm park close and still got to meet the master! It was extra magical too since the castle was fairly empty and had that eerie feeling to it ! If I wasn’t going with a one year old this time I would totally be booking as late of a Ressie as I could find. Make sure you tell them upfront that you don’t want to miss meeting the master of the castle.

Of course all this changes mid July with the roll out of the new price fix menu.

 

[tiana1995]

I would never count on having that 15 minute grace period, especially so close to closing.

okay honestly thats what i was kind of thinking too ill just pass on fireworks or try to get an earlier time !!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

I was wondering how long the beast stays and meets people after the restaurant has closed Will I be able to meet him with a 9:25 reservation?

1) The Beast usually leaves about 10:00pm or 11:00pm (restaurant closing times).
2) Please remember The Beast is an employee and has regular hours to keep.
. . . he has a family and wants to get home at a reasonable hour
. . . it is not up to The Beast when he gets to leave, as staying overtime requires a manager approval, which is not always granted
. . . WDW employees can be FORCED to work up to 14-hour shifts without advance notice if demanded by management
3) I would work for an earlier ressie time, as 9:25pm is cutting it pretty close.
4) as for "Grace Period" after fireworks, read below . . .
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ADR Times and Tardiness "411":
1) WDW advises you to be at the ADR 15-minutes early.
2) You are expected to meet your ADR time, just like any other appt.
3) Being on-time is your responsibility, not that of WDW.
4) If late, they *can* cancel the ADR.
5) Under normal conditions, they usually allow up to a 15-minute lateness, but this is kindness, not a Grace Period.
6) If really late in the meal time period or if they are busy, (eg, Free Dining, Holidays), there might be no Grace Period.
7) If you miss the ADR, you *might* have the ability to wait for a table.
8) For waiting times, there is no estimate, waits of 1-1½ hrs are common.
. . . if the eatery is not too busy, wait times could be minimal
. . . just depends upon the individual day-time-etc
9) They also have the option of canceling and just sending you away.
10) These options are at the discretion of the SEATER on duty at the podium.
11) Plus, it is up the eatery manager to decide if you get charged the $10/person no-show fee.

NOTE:
. . . If it is near the end of the ressie meal period or the end of park hours, do not expect ANY leniency in being late.
. . . You are expected to make your ressie time, with zero excuses.
. . . Courtesy is courtesy.
. . . Plan to make your ressie or ADR times.
. . . Selfishness does not count.