Time to make ADRS-- Need Help!

[ekatiel]

We're heading to DL for the first time just before Easter. DH has a conference there, and I'm tagging along (we're leaving the kiddos at home ). We arrive on April 20th and stay through the 23rd, so I can make ADRS beginning tomorrow. We've got three nights, and would like to eat at the following places: WOC package @ Ariel's Grotto or Wine Country Trattoria; Blue Bayou; Napa Rose (we're staying at GCH). We arrive mid-day Wednesday the 20th, and leave late afternoon on Saturday the 23rd. Which days should we schedule each meal? Any ideas? Or any other restaurant suggestions that would be better? --Katie

 

[Halloweenqueen]

You will have very little trouble making PS (DL version of ADR). One of the perks of a DL vacation is not having to get up at the break of dawn, using an atomic clock to make sure you get the ressies that you want.

Everything will be open. It's good to make PS during busy times though.


What day and when is up to you. I like using packages like the WOC during busy nights. I bet everyday of your trip is going to be busy though, so which day for WOC is up to you. I like saving a big night time event for the final night. It's a good way to end your trip. Maybe Friday ngiht for Ariels. We prefer to use the package for the first show and make our PS during in that window. The CM can give you the restaurant times for the first show.

I like Blue Bayou for lunch. I get the first reservation time of the day, usually around 11:30. This way I can request a waterside table and have little to no wait. I think having a waterside table is very important, but that's just my opinion. Half of the dining experience is being close to where the boats cruise by in Pirates.

I've never been to WCT. I've seen mixed reviews. I'm sure another poster will share their experience.

Napa Rose offers seats at the Chef's Counter. If you are interested in that experience, ask for a Chef Counter seating. I think there is two seatings per night.

I would recommend Storyteller's Cafe. It's in GCH and has a character breakfast. One of the nice things about Storytellers is that you can order off the menu or get the buffet.

If you are thinking of a character breakfast I recommend Minnie's Breakfast at the Plaza Inn. The buffet is fine, but the best reason for going is the character interaction. It's the best of any character meals my family has experienced. We usually see 10-12 different characters at our table and they all don't rush. We have had some incredible experiences in this restaurant. I highly recommend it. The restaurant reminds me of Crystal Palace and is located in the hub, but to the right of Main Street.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Unlike WDW, you can't make your priority seating reservations for your entire trip with one phone call. You need to call for each day 60 days prior to your desired date.

 

[DahliaRW]

I would highly recommend doing the chef's counter at Napa Rose. There is a 5:30 and 8:30 seating. It's the same price as the tasting menu, but you can get a custom made menu that the chef decides right then. Plus watch the kitchen work. You have to call the restaurant directly to get the ressie, and I would make it first and work your others around it.

For BB, definitely wait for a waterside table. We did a 4:30 ressie for an early dinner, got there at 4:15, and were seated in 5 minutes. Previous trip we did a 5:30 ressie and waited 45 beyond that for a waterside table. So timing is everything.