Newbie ? - can we make this ADR

[PirateMami]

Hi! I'm less than 80 days out from our trip, and starting to freak out about my plans. Help!

We have an 8:00 p.m. Chef Mickey ADR on an evening that Fantasmic! is showing at 6:30. This is our first trip, and I'm worried that if we see the show that we wouldn't be able to make it to the reservation.

What do y'all think?

Thanks so much!

 

[neodymm]

Fantasmic is a 25 minute show, depending on the attendance and where you sit, it could take 15 minutes to get out of the fantasmic arena, then time to exit DHS... Factor in transportation time to the contemporary from DHS. I think you will be pushing this. I've done these marathon changing parks to hotels to get to an ADR before and what I've found is that I don't enjoy the show or whatever I was doing right before the sprint starts because I am watching my watch and getting frustrated with slow vacationers enjoying their trip. Lol...don't they all know I am trying to get to an ADR across the world in 15 minutes.

So, a few things to consider here.
-try to get a later ADR for CM or work it into another day
-is there another night that you can see fantasmic?
-stick with your plan, enjoy fantasmic, get to CM when you can (accepting that you might be late), and plead ignorance when you check-in at CM. Begging forgiveness that you didn't realize it would really take 2 hours on Disney transportation to get there.

In our experience at CM, if you have an ADR, you will get in, unless you show up ridiculously late. We've had ADRs there and still waited 30 minutes to get seated. We've also not had ADRs and waited 15 minutes on standby to be seated. And, we've also not gotten in without an ADR. We've been up to an hour early to ADRs and up to 30 minutes late for ADRs...Cast Members are very used to this and are mostly understanding.

But, since you are 80 days out, I would try for a later ADR or a different arrangement. CM is very easy to do in a Magic Kingdom day, so without having to restructure your entire trip, maybe there are other options so you can enjoy both with plenty of time to not feel rushed.

Good Luck and how exciting for this to be your first trip!!

 

[vicki_c]

Those are too close together (time wise). You need a closer restaurant or a later ADR @ Chef Mickey's.

I try to schedule meals wherever is convenient to where I am planning on being because the transportation issues can be such a hassle and time-consuming.

 

[mom2ee]

I too don't think it would be easy to make this ressie and I personally wouldn't do it cause I would be stressing trying to make it. could you rearrange your DHS day? Could you see if CM could be later? jmho

 

[purple figment]

I agree that these are too close for comfort. Everything would have to fall exactly into place - getting out of the Fantasmic stadium and DHS, getting to the bus stop ahead of the crowd,and catching one of the first buses to the Contemporary. I would be too worried about the logistics to enjoy Fantasmic.

I would definitely suggest trying for a later reservation or for a different day for Chef Mickey. You can check on line multiple times a day to see if a different reservation comes available. Even after you arrive at DW you can check with the concierge at your resort or Guest Services in the parks. Also, in November Fantasmic is being performed almost every night so maybe you could choose a different day.

Now, if absolutely nothing comes up and you can't change your schedule, there are a couple things you can do to save some time:

-For Fantasmic sit as high up and as close to an exit as you can so you'll be among the first to get out after it's over. Move quickly and head immediately to the park exit.

-Instead of the bus, take a taxi to the Contemporary.

Good luck!

 

[debrapagliasotti]

I'm gonna have to agree. It would be tight getting out of HS and then transportation to CR.