Ohana- What time ADR for fireworks?

[hopskip]

What time should I make ADR for Ohana if we want to catch the fireworks from the restaurant? TIA!

 

[Aliki]

I didn't think you could see the fireworks from inside 'Ohanas, but I could be wrong....

 

[hopskip]

I know you can see them from some window seats (though I haven't been there for that).

 

[harleyquinn]

I just read in another post that you can now opt for a window seat for wishes, which usually adds 30-45 min to your ADR. I would say to make an ADR for 2-1.5 hours before wishes is scheduled to start.

 

[speakupjc]

2 hours before

 

[hopskip]

I made the ADR for 7:30 and wishes is scheduled for 9-- I should be ok then? Should I have told the CM that I wanted a window seat or do I ask the hostess? Thanks.-

 

[harleyquinn]

You tell the hostess/host when you arrive for your ADR--keep in mind, you'll probably be waiting at least 30 extra minutes after you get there (it's worth it of course!)

 

[henrylovespooh]

For 9 p.m. Wishes, I would have an ADR no later than 7:30 p.m and get there 30 minutes before my ADR and ask for a window seat and say you're willing to wait for one.

We have also watched Wishes from the lounge outside O'Hana when it was raining outside - I don't think you can hear the music but you can see the fireworks.

 

[Mindi]

What time should I make ADR for Ohana if we want to catch the fireworks from the restaurant? TIA!

We had an 8:10 ADR last Wednesday, we arrived about 15 minutes early and were seated almost immediately at a window table. The timing was perfect! We had finished our main meal and just received dessert as the fireworks started at 9pm. They did pipe in the music, but did not seem to dim the lights. The weather was a little overcast, but the view would have been perfect otherwise.

 

[hopskip]

I changed my ADR to 7:15 (CM thought I was ). We have a party of 7, 5 adults & 2 kids, so I think we'll try and get there around 6:45. I don't want to be too fussy but I would hate to miss the fireworks due to a poorly timed reservation. Thank you for the advice.