Rushed at Cinderella's Royal Table???

[cjm626]

Hi, we have 6:50pm reservations at Cinderella's Royal Table on November 13th and the park closes that night at 7pm because of the Very Merry Christmas Party. Will we be rushed and will we get to still see all the princesses? Just wondering if I should change my time (if I can even get another reservation).

 

[Curiouser&curiouser!]

We had a similar reservation the night of the Halloween Party several years ago. We were never rushed one bit. However, once we were finished, we were walked to the exits as we did not have tickets for the Party. I would keep the reservation if I were you!

 

[gtpoohbear]

As long as your ADR is before the party starts, it won't matter. It's not like the princesses even know whether or not you have party tickets once you are in But they will most likely escort you to the exit when you are done, so don't save any shopping or restroom breaks for the way back.

 

[Masonmj84]

I wouldn't think you'd be any more rushed at this time than at any other time, since, in my experience, they're always trying to process you through ASAP at CRT.

 

[cjm626]

As long as your ADR is before the party starts, it won't matter. It's not like the princesses even know whether or not you have party tickets once you are in But they will most likely escort you to the exit when you are done, so don't save any shopping or restroom breaks for the way back.

Our ADR is for 6:50pm and I noticed the dinner hours are 4-7pm. Surely they wouldn't let us book a 6:50pm dinner and only give us 10 minutes to eat - right - LOL?! The park closes for the Christmas party at 7:00pm and we weren't planning on staying for the Christmas Party since it will be our last night and I think our 5 & 7 year olds will be exhausted by then.

 

[kmb584]

Our ADR is for 6:50pm and I noticed the dinner hours are 4-7pm. Surely they wouldn't let us book a 6:50pm dinner and only give us 10 minutes to eat - right - LOL?! The park closes for the Christmas party at 7:00pm and we weren't planning on staying for the Christmas Party since it will be our last night and I think our 5 & 7 year olds will be exhausted by then.

You won't be rushed. Behind the scenes will start shutting down, but diners won't be rushed out because it's after 7.

 

[gtpoohbear]

Closing at 7 just means they take the last ADR at 7. They know they will be there until everyone is done.

We've had ADRs at the last seating several times, and while the restaurant will start emptying towards the end (since new diners aren't replacing the ones leaving), the food or service has never suffered.

 

[tobikaye]

Many park restaurants take reservations up until about 5 minutes until the park actually closes, not just for a party or EMH. They plan to staff the restaurants and serve the guests until they are done with their meals. In fact, tomorrow, Epcot closes at 9 pm, but a party of 2 could get a reservation at many of the restaurants between 8:40 pm - 8:55 pm. None of these will be done before the park closes, but they will have plenty of time to eat.

Even though MK will have a hard ticket party, the only difference in your situation is that you will be escorted out. If the park was actually closing for the night to all, then you would probably only be directed to head to the exit at your own pace.