Order to make ADRs - which restaurants first?

[Stacey012345]

I know Be Our Guest and Cinderella's Royal Table should be first and second on the list, but are there others that tend to fill up super quickly when the dining windows open that I should take into account as I tackle them on the 180 day morning? We are booking ADRs in all parks except AK and at two of the 3 deluxe resorts, too (none in Contemporary). Thoughts on any others that should be on my radar to do earliest? Thanks.

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

Pre Rope Drop breakfasts tend to go really fast, especially the ones at Crystal Palace as close to 8am as possible.

 

[Stacey012345]

Thanks, making sure our 2 pre-rope drop breakfasts are top on the list there!

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

You're welcome. I hope you get everything you want. Good luck!

 

[Stacey012345]

You're welcome. I hope you get everything you want. Good luck!

I hope so, too. Crossing fingers. Thanks again.

 

[MrsGraham1976]

What's a pre drop rope breakfast?

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

What's a pre drop rope breakfast?

A pre RD breakfast is a character breakfast inside any one of the parks that opens before the park does. The coveted ADR times for these are between 8 AM and 8:15 AM (at the latest) to be able to be done with your meal and out of the restaurant for RD. This way you can meet characters and have breakfast without interfering with precious park time.

 

[mhconley]

What's a pre drop rope breakfast?

This:


Martin

 

[maryj11]

Ohana is one hard to get

 

[marchingstar]

Where are you dining, stacey012345?

Along with what others have suggested, difficult ressies (in my experience):
Tomorrowland dessert party
Dinner shows (spirit of aloha, hoop Dee doo)--for the dessert party and HDDR at least, your table is based on when you booked. So the earlier you book, the better your spot.
Fantasmic! Dining package (especially at the less expensive restaurants, or for "later" dinners)
Some surprising places like beaches & cream, because of limited capacity.

we could probably be more helpful with a better sense of where you're planning to book, but hopefully that helps! Good luck booking!

 

[Stacey012345]

Thank you all, I actually had great success booking everything, including the coveted BOG reservation. Very happy! The online system was a mess on my morning, but the phone line call at 7am put me right through and I got everything I wanted when I wanted it (or within 5 minutes or so of what I wanted).

marchingstar, what exactly is the Tomorrowland dessert party? I don't know much about it, would appreciate any information. Thanks!