Narcoossees and Wishes

[belle1986]

Would you choose a 7:30 or 8:55pm ADR time for dinner at Narcoossees when Wishes is scheduled for 10pm?

 

[kbmartin]

We had an 8:00 ADR, and that timing was perfect. We ordered an appetizer, two meals, and a dessert, and we had just paid the bill about 5 minutes before Wishes at 10:00. Hope that gives you a better idea.

 

[Hopefully]

I think 7:30 is too early to see Wishes at 10 PM. Most Signature meals with 3 courses take about 2 hours.
I would go with the 8:55
Good Luck

 

[figment_jii]

I would also go with the 8:55 pm ADR over the 7:30 pm ADR. Most Signature meals take between 90 and 120 minutes for three courses, so you'd have to drag out your meal if you went with the 7:30 pm ADR. Just let you server know you want to watch Wishes, and s/he'll help you pace your meal.

 

[Kimosabe]

Our experience there was that they are totally fine with holding your table while you go out on the deck to watch the fireworks if you are still in the middle of dinner when the time arrives. I agree that the 8:55 ADR would be better from the standpoint of viewing the fireworks "from" Narcoossee's, but that of course depends on the makeup of your group. We had a similarly late ADR when we went. Our kids were still pretty young, and one of them nearly slept through the entire dinner. I enjoy a later ADR time, but we have since learned to pay a little more attention to our junior eaters - ha! They don't have a problem being up and busy at WDW at that time if we're in a park, but as with lots of kids, once we slowed down and sat for dinner after 9:00, it took very little for them to zonk out. If we had them with us, I might be tempted to take the 7:30 ADR, enjoy a nice dinner and then head out to watch Wishes after dinner.

 

[auntsister]

I made a 730 reservation for Wishes starting at 8 pm in January. I am hoping we will still be able to get a good table for viewing as this is my sons 18th birthday and will also have my 7 y/o DGS with me so I want to make it special. I am also ordering a birthday cake to be served at dinner, hope it all works. Does anyone know if the water parade starts after Wishes in January also?

 

[figment_jii]

I made a 730 reservation for Wishes starting at 8 pm in January. I am hoping we will still be able to get a good table for viewing as this is my sons 18th birthday and will also have my 7 y/o DGS with me so I want to make it special. I am also ordering a birthday cake to be served at dinner, hope it all works. Does anyone know if the water parade starts after Wishes in January also?

Allears.net has an approximate schedule: http://allears.net/tp/ewp.htm. Mostly the show is at the same time, but varies a little depending on when fireworks are slated.

In terms of the table...I just wanted to give you the heads up that Narcoossee's does have some window tables with an excellent view, but the view can be blocked by guests that are outside on the veranda. For example, in the photo below, you can see that if the child on the right stood straight or if he had been an adult, he would block the view of the castle. This happens fairly commonly at Narcoossee's, so just keep in mind that a window table does not mean you'll be able to stay at your table to watch Wishes unless you don't mind having a (potentially) blocked view.

 

[Jeapgurl]

I made a 730 reservation for Wishes starting at 8 pm in January. I am hoping we will still be able to get a good table for viewing as this is my sons 18th birthday and will also have my 7 y/o DGS with me so I want to make it special. I am also ordering a birthday cake to be served at dinner, hope it all works. Does anyone know if the water parade starts after Wishes in January also?

Also keep in mind that Narcoossees runs late with their ADRs, almost always. We usually end up waiting about 20 minutes, or so. I recommend arriving about 20 minutes early.

 

[auntsister]

Also keep in mind that Narcoossees runs late with their ADRs, almost always. We usually end up waiting about 20 minutes, or so. I recommend arriving about 20 minutes early.

Thank you, I usually get there at least 20 minutes early so should be good. Looking forward to trying this one as it will be our first there.

 

[auntsister]

Allears.net has an approximate schedule: http://allears.net/tp/ewp.htm. Mostly the show is at the same time, but varies a little depending on when fireworks are slated.

In terms of the table...I just wanted to give you the heads up that Narcoossee's does have some window tables with an excellent view, but the view can be blocked by guests that are outside on the veranda. For example, in the photo below, you can see that if the child on the right stood straight or if he had been an adult, he would block the view of the castle. This happens fairly commonly at Narcoossee's, so just keep in mind that a window table does not mean you'll be able to stay at your table to watch Wishes unless you don't mind having a (potentially) blocked view.

So it is possible to go outside to the veranda for a short time to view the fireworks while dining?

 

[figment_jii]

So it is possible to go outside to the veranda for a short time to view the fireworks while dining?

Yes. The waitstaff is used to guests heading out to the veranda to watch Wishes. Just let him or her know and they'll help you time your meal.

 

[auntsister]

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Yes. The waitstaff is used to guests heading out to the veranda to watch Wishes. Just let him or her know and they'll help you time your meal.[/QUOTE
Thank you

 

[Dean Marino]

8:55. Diner usually runs about 1.5 hours, break after entrée for wishes, then have dessert . Just like the California Grill - the staff is EXPERT at doing all this right .

 

[Dr Gevil]

Our experience there was that they are totally fine with holding your table while you go out on the deck to watch the fireworks if you are still in the middle of dinner when the time arrives. I agree that the 8:55 ADR would be better from the standpoint of viewing the fireworks "from" Narcoossee's, but that of course depends on the makeup of your group. We had a similarly late ADR when we went. Our kids were still pretty young, and one of them nearly slept through the entire dinner. I enjoy a later ADR time, but we have since learned to pay a little more attention to our junior eaters - ha! They don't have a problem being up and busy at WDW at that time if we're in a park, but as with lots of kids, once we slowed down and sat for dinner after 9:00, it took very little for them to zonk out. If we had them with us, I might be tempted to take the 7:30 ADR, enjoy a nice dinner and then head out to watch Wishes after dinner.

Especially with a "To Go" adult beverage while watching from the veranda.

 

[TeeterTots]

I have a 9:40 ADR and was hoping to sneak in for apps and dessert but looks like we'll be watching on the deck before being seated.