TS in WDW that doesnt feel crowded?

[Bandit2018!]

What are the better/best TS restaurants in WDW to dine at where there’s a good amount of space? Hoping for a spacious experience, regardless of the “theme-ing” I dont want to feel jammed into the tables next to me, overhearing conversations, etc. i know sometimes this is just the set-up of the restaurant as well as size/space available; or could be dependent on Breakfast vs Lunch vs Dinner times. Would love any thoughts on MK, Epcot or HS. Also know generally anything outdoors may (usually!) feel more open/airy, but sometimes a patio or outdoor dining space can also feel cramped (plus sometimes weather means indoors is a must!)

 

[CharissaOKC]

We have had breakfast and dinner at Topolinos and both times it felt very spacious and pretty calm.

 

[Bandit2018!]

We have had breakfast and dinner at Topolinos and both times it felt very spacious and pretty calm.

Ive heard great things about Topolinos - will def put it on the list; cant wait to try. The character Bfast has been a very hard ADR though!

 

[daisylovesdisney]

We had a wonderful dinner at Citricos recently with no one on top of us like the usual Disney seating.

 

[daisylovesdisney]

We never made it there but I was very interested in trying Three Bridges which has open air seating (but covered).

 

[supersnoop]

This is such a tough question because I've been to some restaurants where my table was nice and isolated, and the next time I was shoulder to shoulder with the party next to me. I can't think of any restaurant on site that has consistently spread out seating. I think it depends on where you sit and not where you eat.

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

This is such a tough question because I've been to some restaurants where my table was nice and isolated, and the next time I was shoulder to shoulder with the party next to me. I can't think of any restaurant on site that has consistently spread out seating. I think it depends on where you sit and not where you eat.

I was thinking this same thing. We had a big both at Steakhouse 71 that was plenty of room for us, no one else nearby, etc but the tables in that space were definitely close together. Two parties there the same day would have very different answers as to how cramped they felt.

 

[hello starshine]

Not sure if other's will agree, but Skipper's Canteen has always felt pretty spacious to me. Especially in comparison to the other restaurants at MK. We've been 4 or 5 times and always been seated in a different area but it always felt pretty quiet & relaxing too.

 

[sponica]

We generally eat around 5 PM. And I think the where you're seated sometimes matters more than in what restaurant.
Toledo was nice and roomy, at least where we were seated. (We had a 20 month old who grabs at everything, so I know nobody else was in her striking distance).

 

[KristaZ]

I would agree Skipper's Canteen at MK has felt more spacious - though that might just be the room you get put in. In Epcot, we recently dined around 3pm at both Rose & Crown and Via Napoli - both we were pretty spread out from others, but that may have just been the time, so you might have better luck if you eat at an off-peak time.

 

[flowergleam1211]

What are the better/best TS restaurants in WDW to dine at where there’s a good amount of space? Hoping for a spacious experience, regardless of the “theme-ing” I dont want to feel jammed into the tables next to me, overhearing conversations, etc. i know sometimes this is just the set-up of the restaurant as well as size/space available; or could be dependent on Breakfast vs Lunch vs Dinner times. Would love any thoughts on MK, Epcot or HS. Also know generally anything outdoors may (usually!) feel more open/airy, but sometimes a patio or outdoor dining space can also feel cramped (plus sometimes weather means indoors is a must!)

It was expensive, but I ate at Be Our Guest at MK on Monday last week at 10:30 AM and it felt very spacious! We also ate Mama Melrose at HS at around 12:15 PM on Tuesday and I felt like there was a good amount of space around us.

Last year, we ate at Il Mulino at the Swan and it felt very spacious.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Whatever you do, don't go to the Plaza, IMO! Last time I went there, it seemed as if tables were very close together. The only really spread out places I could think of are maybe GFC, Olivia's, and Sanaa.

 

[Moliphino]

Tiffins has always been very well spaced, in my experience. It's never been busy when I've been there, I can't recall ever being seated right next to another party.

 

[notatallmagic]

Magic Kingdom - try Jungle Skipper - we eat there every time and have never felt crowded. I suppose you could, but that hasn't been our experience. Ditto to NOT the Plaza.

Epcot - Coral Reef always seems to have enough room; I wouldn't try the one in the Mexico pavilion (the name escapes me); I love the vibe, but very crowded.

Hollywood - Sci Fi? It depends on where you're seated, but I've never felt crowded. NOT 50's Prime Time (our experience)

Animal Kingdom - never do table service here; love Flame Tree (very spread out seating outside) and Satuli. Good Luck!

 

[Bandit2018!]

We never made it there but I was very interested in trying Three Bridges which has open air seating (but covered).

Ive wanted to try this place too! Its too bad it feels inaccessible!

 

[Bandit2018!]

I would agree Skipper's Canteen at MK has felt more spacious - though that might just be the room you get put in. In Epcot, we recently dined around 3pm at both Rose & Crown and Via Napoli - both we were pretty spread out from others, but that may have just been the time, so you might have better luck if you eat at an off-peak time.

Will be doing Via Napoli for an earlier dinner so thats good to hear!

 

[Bandit2018!]

It was expensive, but I ate at Be Our Guest at MK on Monday last week at 10:30 AM and it felt very spacious! We also ate Mama Melrose at HS at around 12:15 PM on Tuesday and I felt like there was a good amount of space around us.

Last year, we ate at Il Mulino at the Swan and it felt very spacious.

Biting the $$$ bullet and trying BOG for the first time on the next trip!

 

[Bandit2018!]

Magic Kingdom - try Jungle Skipper - we eat there every time and have never felt crowded. I suppose you could, but that hasn't been our experience. Ditto to NOT the Plaza.

Epcot - Coral Reef always seems to have enough room; I wouldn't try the one in the Mexico pavilion (the name escapes me); I love the vibe, but very crowded.

Hollywood - Sci Fi? It depends on where you're seated, but I've never felt crowded. NOT 50's Prime Time (our experience)

Animal Kingdom - never do table service here; love Flame Tree (very spread out seating outside) and Satuli. Good Luck!

Thanks - great advice! Dont worry I avoid the Plaza at all costs!!

 

[flowergleam1211]

Biting the $$$ bullet and trying BOG for the first time on the next trip!

Don't look at the numbers for too long, it won't make any sense...

 

[Miffy]

I agree with other posters who've recommended eating at off times. For example, if you have lunch at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., you're much more likely to be in a less-crowded restaurant.

I like GFC and have never felt crowded there, and another thumbs-up for Flame Tree QS at DAK, where there is not just a lot of spread-out outdoor seating, but it's really beautiful. And since they started serving a vegan option, I've been going there once every trip.