PS for R&C - Illuminations?

[familyfun]

I notice some folks like to make their PS for certain restaurants so they can have a view of Illuminations during (after?) their meal. We would like to make PS at Rose and Crown so that we could see the show while we eat. (I would feel bad holding up a table if others were waiting to eat.)

What time would I make a PS for? Also, is the patio area limited to diners only, or can others come there to see the show? Is this even a good idea? You guys always have the answers

 

[kjbau]

We did this and would highly recommend it - it was a highlight of our trip. We were a party of 5 and our PS was for 7:30pm. I mentioned to the hostess that we wanted to wait for a table on the patio. It was then suggested to also mention it to the waitress/waiter when we were seated. The waitress said we could take it slow and enjoy the evening, and it worked out great! She was serving us our dessert as Illuminations was starting. What an awesome way to enjoy it and won't watch it anywhere else anymore! Hope this helps!

 

[crisi]

The don't take PSs specifically for the patio, you may end up seated inside. When Illuminations starts, the inside diners move outside, making the patio crowded. People do take their time (although I don't think 1 1/2 hours is unreasonable) which can force waits for tables. Occationally the wind blows wrong and you get dessert with soot. A lot of people have this idea - and when it works I think it could be spectacular - when it doesn't work it can be quite frustrating.

 

[familyfun]

I will ask for a patio seat when we arrive. If it works out - GREAT! If not, we are flexible - we can eat and go outside to another area close by to see the show. Thanks for the tips