Restaurant Booking

[staceylc]

Hi
It's dh's birthday whilst we are at the park and I want to book a surprise character meal for him. Can I wait until we get there or am I better off booking before we arrive?

I'm not sure if I want to do breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner or even what restaurant yet.

Thanks
Stacey

 

[Reedi]

Unfortunately, you may have to make an ADR in order to get into most places at a decent time. We usually go during the value season and are OK to change as late as that morning at all but the most sought after places, unless there is a free dining promotion. If so, you can forget about it. My suggestion would be to make an ADR just to be on the safe side and if you decide that you would like something different that morning call and see what is available. Good luck!!

 

[Jonjo]

Unlike WDW, DLP you do not the ADR system to deal with. You should be OK to book your resturant on arrival with the Hotel concierge or at City Hall. But if you want somthing special like a character meal I would make a reservation in advance.

And unlike WDW a reservation at DLP is exactly that, a table is there waiting for you.
I've just finished booking all mine now for my Christmas trip.

 

[Ware Bears]

If you weren't fussed which day you had the character meal on then I'd say leave booking until you're there but, as it's for a birthday and obviously you want the meal on the day itself, I would book it in advance. You can do this by phoning on 00 33 1 60 30 40 50.

If it's any help my fave character meal is Inventions dinner buffet at the Disneyland Hotel although I do love both lunch and dinner at Cafe Mickey.

I've never bothered with a character breakfast as I prefer to be in the park but others who've had one at Cafe Mickey have enjoyed it. Have a look at the restaurant reviews and see if they help you decide.