Portabello Yacht Club refurb

[A whole new world]

Hi,

I looking at changing my Wedding reception / meal to the Portabella Yacht club, but i've heard that they are refurbishing it. Does anyone know when they are going to do this and if it will impact on the restuarant (e.g closing)

Thanks

 

[Uncleromulus]

I JUST called Disney dining to get Portobello reservations for October 2--it's definately closed then. Her screen failed to tell her though when it will first be closed, or for how long.
I have a direct # for Portobello-407-934-8888. Not sure how old that is, but you might give it a try.

 

[msmayor]

I actually called that number yesterday, and spoke with one of the managers. We have a group of 15 reserved in there for dinner next month, and I was quite concerned as well.

I was told that the restaurant would NOT be closing, but that they would have half open/half under renovation at a time.

I'm going to keep my ADR there, but I'll be going directly to the restaurant when we arrive at WDW to check on the progress and see how much it will impact our dining experience.

At this late date, my ability to get ANY reservation at one single table for a party of 15 is quite limited, so I don't have much of a choice but to hang on to it and hope for the best.

 

[oybolshoi]

Just once I wish someone at WDW could get their information straight ...

I made a reservation for October 8th back in April ... I guess I'm going to have to call now and find out if I still have dinner plans there for that night or not. I suppose it will just depend on who I speak with.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Weird to be sure--I know the CM told me her computer wouldn't let her make a reservation for the date we wanted in Oct because the place was CLOSED for renovation.
If it really isn't closed, Portobello ought to let Disney know that.

 

[jess20k]

I read somewhere that it was transforming into another restaurant with a different name. I am sorry, but I don't remember where I read it. I might have been another thread on the Dis, or maybe even All Ears. I also don't recall when this is supposed to occur.

 

[A whole new world]

I thought i would share this with you:

I was really worried as i though that Portobello would be closed for refurbishment on my Wedding date. I had finally made the decision to change from 1900 park fare to Portobello yacht club.

My DF has just got off the phone from Portobello yacht club and they said they are closed until the first or second week in October. But they are defiantly open on 05 November (because weve just booked it ). He also asked if there would be any building work on the restaurant on 05 November and they said none at all.

I am extremely happy x