Narcoossee's Dinner Duration?

[BridgeBuilder]

How long does a typical dinner at Narcoossee's take?
We definitely don't want to be rushing it through it, but we are planning to book the Grand 1 for a 9:00 departure.
There are two reservation times available for our date: 5:45 pm and 7:20 pm. Which one would be best? We're trying not to have a lot of down time between dinner and G1, but don't want to be cutting it close with the 7:20 reservation.

 

[thumpergirl101]

For Signature meals, you should budget at least 1.5 hours.

7:20 happens to be right in the middle of Narcoossee's busiest time, so you might not be seated exactly on time and the food might not come 100% promptly. However, if you let your server know that you have to be done by 9, they'll do their best to hurry things along.

5:45 might be a safer time, but you'll definitely have extra time between your reservation and the Grand 1.

 

[figment_jii]

It depends a little on who is in your party, how many courses you plan to order, etc. For my family of three adults, a three course meal at a Signature takes between 1.5 and 2.0 hours on average. I haven't found Narcoossee's to be particularly fast or slow, so given you schedule, I would plan on the earlier time to be safe.

 

[BridgeBuilder]

It depends a little on who is in your party, how many courses you plan to order, etc. For my family of three adults, a three course meal at a Signature takes between 1.5 and 2.0 hours on average. I haven't found Narcoossee's to be particularly fast or slow, so given you schedule, I would plan on the earlier time to be safe.

I guess I left out a couple of important details. It will just be my fiancee and me with three courses.

Mods: I just realized that this might need to be moved to the Disney Dining Reservations subforum.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I would take the early one. I HATE feeling rushed, and that would definitely be in the back of my mind.

A nice leisurely dinner, bottle of wine, desert, cappuccino....

MG

 

[lpizzuro123]

I would also suggest the earlier one. Would not want to feel rushed for such a nice meal. The GF is beautiful. After dinner you can walk around the resort and sit in the lobby and listen to music before your Grand 1 ride.

 

[Disney_Princess83]

How long does a typical dinner at Narcoossee's take?
We definitely don't want to be rushing it through it, but we are planning to book the Grand 1 for a 9:00 departure.
There are two reservation times available for our date: 5:45 pm and 7:20 pm. Which one would be best? We're trying not to have a lot of down time between dinner and G1, but don't want to be cutting it close with the 7:20 reservation.

I think you are cutting it too fine with the 7:20pm reservation. We have dined here many times with two adults. While we like to take our time and relax, we have never finished under 2 hours. Sometimes we have had to wait 15 + minutes to be seated during busy times. You want to be able to enjoy the meal, not be looking at your watch and feeling rushed. I would take the early reservation, then walk around the resort, listen to the music in the lobby.

 

[BridgeBuilder]

Thanks so much everyone! I grabbed the 5:45 time. Better to be safe than sorry

 

[kslo69]

Hi going in January and have reservations on dh birthday. made reservations for 6pm. WDW closes at 8 and fireworks are scheduled for 8 as well. do we have a good chance of still being there to see the fireworks? should I change the reservation to 6:30?

 

[CraigInPA]

Hi going in January and have reservations on dh birthday. made reservations for 6pm. WDW closes at 8 and fireworks are scheduled for 8 as well. do we have a good chance of still being there to see the fireworks? should I change the reservation to 6:30?

Yes, you'll be fine with the 6pm reservation. The viewing is best out on the deck, and you can go there during and after your meal.

 

[DisneyKidds]

Earlier was the way to go. A pleasant walk around the grounds or a drink at Mizner’s will help to pass the “down” time!

 

[MeridaMonkey]

Definitely a good call on he earlier reservation time...Hit up the bar at Citrico's after dinner and a walk around the grounds, the bartenders there are great for conversation

 

[kslo69]

thanks everyone!

 

[lovewdwdvc]

I would take the early reservation. I like an adult beverage or two with a nice relaxed dinner. A walk around the resort after is nice too.

 

[NYCgrrl]

We generally delegate at least 2 hours for a leisurely Signature dinner.

 

[gharter]

We generally plan about 2 hours for a signature dinner. We enjoy a leisurely meal. we will usually do an appetizer, entree, maybe dessert. Often a glass or two of wine as well.
WE see many other tables leave long before we do, so everyone clearly doesn't spend as much time.