Short Term ADR's or Walk-ups

[gibbow]

Hey there,

I just booked a trip for May 13-16 for my gf and I. I know it's short notice, but I'm wondering what sort of dining advice do you have?

We are landing in Orlando around 9am on Monday so I was thinking maybe HS during the day and maybe DTD at night for a quick walk back to our room at SSR.
For Tuesday we have a breakfast reservation at the Grand Floridian around 8:30am and then found a slot for Hoo-Dee-Do at four. Odd timing but we'll make it work.
I'm thinking we'll do Epcot on Wed, and with so many food options there, I was wondering if people recommend anything specific. We are from NJ so we're not planning on going Italian, because we can have that everyday at home haha.

Just curious what people would suggest on such short notice, and if there are any great places to eat for firework viewing at night which aren't too well known and wouldn't be too difficult to be seated at.

Thanks for all the help!!

 

[TDC Nala]

There's only two places you can get very good viewing of the fireworks at Epcot while seated at your table - Rose & Crown and La Hacienda de San Angel. Neither will guarantee you a seat where you can have a view. Sorry, but either would be difficult to get a walk-in for fireworks.

 

[lcbiffle]

Lots of QS and TS to choose from at Epcot...you shouldn't have trouble finding something you both like. Also, you could skip a "meal" an get snacks at every land.
We fly too, and last time we had to wait an hour for DME at the airport, then at least another hour ride to our hotel (do online check in a few days before you arrive to save some time).....you may want to do dinner reservations the day you arrive.

 

[gibbow]

Thanks for the advice!

It turns out my GF reserved us an early dinner (5:40) at Narcoossee's the evening we plan on going to Epcot so it will be a nice little break in the evening taking the Monorail there and back, then as you suggested getting a snack there for the fireworks.

We booked a 2pm reservation for the Sci-Fi Diner for the first day, figuring we would choose that over the available 11:40 just in case anything goes unexpectedly and we run late.

Now all we have to do is look into Thursday and whether we want a breakfast and a filling Lunch before heading out or what we want to do. We are thinking of doing the AK safari that morning but wouldn't be opposed to going to a resort or anywhere for a quick bite if there are any strong recommendations.