Only one day in EPCOT, Restaurant suggestions?

[Tigger2]

We just rebooked our flight to arrive tomorrow instead of Friday, which gives us a day before our cruise . We have decided to go to Epcot for the CLP. Since we're not staying on site (we're booked at the airport Hyatt), we can't make PS. Anyone have any ideas on how busy it is? We'd like to have nice lunch or dinner but will we have trouble w/o PS? Thanks for your help!

 

[tlbwriter]

I'm confused... you'll be in Epcot *tomorrow*? You can make an ADR - those are not reserved for on-site guests. However, you might have a hard time finding anything available on such short notice.

 

[Kallison]

We like Rose and Crown - lucky enough once to time it with Illuminations. Germany is fun, nice buffet and fun to watch the show. Also have enjoyed LeCellier. I would call now or walk up to restaurant when you are in park in the morning to make a ressie if possible.

 

[Tigger2]

TLBWriter, we were going to fly down Friday, stay at the airport and then go to the port on Saturday. Since we moved our flight to tomorrow (Thurs), we will be in FL all day Friday instead just part of the day. Rather than spend the day at the airport, we decided to take the Mears shuttle to EPCOT.

Kallison, I love LeCellier, but am afraid we'll have trouble getting in. I think we'll see what's available when we get to the park.

Thanks for your help!

 

[beccasmom]

My choices would be either Le Cellier or Rose & Crown. We always seem to gravitate toward those two. I like the Coral Reef, too, but it is too pricey, IMHO.

 

[DisneyKidds]

Le Cellier is great. We also enjoy the Princess Storybook Breakfast, but that may be too tough to get.

Call now to try and make ADR's.....you never know and they aren't limited to resort guests.

When you arrive at Epcot on Friday, also call the Disney Dining number and inquire about reservations. We were at WDW last week and had great luck with same day reservations, including getting dinner at Le Cellier for 7:30 on a day for which was sold out prior to that. There have been times that I was told there was nothing available as a walk up, but a call to Disney Dining resulted in a reservation. One time I walked up....was told all full....stepped away to call Disney Dining......got a reservation......and back to the podium I went with reservation number in hand.

 

[WDWBetsy]

We really enjoyed Rose & Crown, Le Cellier, and Restaurant Marrakesh.

 

[MickeyCrazed]

My suggestion would be Le Cellier (which will probably be impossible to get into) or Restaurant Marrakesh.
We have also have a few nice dinners at Chefs deFrance, but that also tends to get real busy with the CP package.

If it were my choice, I would go to Restaurant Marrakesh. I think it is one of the overlooked gems in WDW.

 

[bobandkevin]

The Biergarten is our favorite, we never miss it. The music is so fun and I LOVE their vanilla pudding and strudel.
Le Cellier is great also especially if you like red meat and heraty portions.
Finally, you can't go wrong at Chefs De France. The food is great and the view of Epcot is wonderful, really gives you the feel of Paris.

Enjoy!

 

[M.K. Poppins]

Our favorite is Mitsukoshi in Japan, but it may be busy. Our second choice would be Marrakesh in Morocco.

 

[WDW LOVR]

Tangerine Cafe for a CS lunch and LeCellier for dinner. Or LeCellier for lunch and Marrakesh for dinner.

 

[Tigger2]

Thanks for all the suggestions. One question...what is an ADR?

 

[DisneyKidds]

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