Tables in Wonderland

[LuvinDisney83]

I understand why TIW has the most popular restaurants blacked out on all times except May 29-June 18. Is that time period really more busy than the normal summer months, end of June, July and beginning of August?
I'm starting to worry a little because we've planned a trip May 28-June 3. The last few years we have gone in early December but when we last went during this time period in 2011 it wasn't super busy.

Thanks in advance!

 

[bumbershoot]

Memorial Day is in that time period. Star Wars weekends are from mid-May (school is still in session for some of that) to mid-June.

I personally don't feel the following are the MOST popular restaurants, but these are the ones affected by those blockout dates: 1900 Park Fare, Chef Mickey’s, ‘Ohana (Dinner Only), Cinderella’s Royal Table, LeChefs de France, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, and Le Cellier Steakhouse.

 

[karrit2000]

If I had to guess I would think that possibly many book for graduation celebrations. I found those dates strange to and this is the only reason that makes sense for that time frame. If it was just the weekend around Memorial Day I could see that being blacked out but if Star Wars Weekends was a reason it should be a longer blackout period.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Star Wars Weekends might be expected to end on June 19.

I personally find it really easy to avoid those restaurants.

 

[LuvinDisney83]

If my husband didn't love O'Hana and if I didn't want to try to surprise the kids with eating in the castle I would be fine with avoiding them as well. Guess we'll have to hope we can get a ressie for at least one of them on our first night.