What are the wait times like at the ESPN Club when there are no major sporting events

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I was just wondering when going to the ESPN Club for dinner and there are no major sporting events happening that would mean a lot of guests would want to go there, what would be the average wait time for a table?

 

[pixiechick]

August, right?

not too bad...during peak dining times - 6-7:30, there is usually a wait, but before or after, it's not bad. Even when there is a line, it's not that long of a wait. Most people are heading towards Epcot to eat.

As you mentioned, throw in a big game, and all bets are off.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks for your reply and yes we will be there this August.

 

[pixiechick]

Innkeeper's Club, yes? I thought I saw you mention it. If yes, you will love the CMs there- FABULOUS people!

Big River Grill doesn't do adrs either, it's a nice place for a lunch.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Yes we are staying Club Level at the Boardwalk and as for Big River Grill I know they also don't take ADR's, however we haven't talked about going there. Although we haven't looked at their menu yet which is why.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I forgot to ask since we will be staying at the Boardwalk during the Free Dining period, how much of an effect will that have on the ESPN Club?

 

[pixiechick]

I feel like I'm a stalker at this point!

Honestly, I don't think it has too much of an impact. I think most people with free dining will hit World Showcase restaurants or if at a resort, signatures.

the only possible issue could be if people don't make adrs and have free dining, they may be forced to go to places that accept walk ups. I honestly don't see this being a big problem.

Obviously, every year is different, but we have been going in August for the past 9 years and 90% of the time stay at an Epcot resort. ESPN will occasionally have a wait, but it's never ridiculously long.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I feel like I'm a stalker at this point!

Honestly, I don't think it has too much of an impact. I think most people with free dining will hit World Showcase restaurants or if at a resort, signatures.

the only possible issue could be if people don't make adrs and have free dining, they may be forced to go to places that accept walk ups. I honestly don't see this being a big problem.

Obviously, every year is different, but we have been going in August for the past 9 years and 90% of the time stay at an Epcot resort. ESPN will occasionally have a wait, but it's never ridiculously long.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[teddygurl28]

i went 2 yrs ago over labor day and we went to dinner around 8 (generally when we like to do dinner) and didnt have any wait. The place was pretty full but again no wait for us and i dont recall seeing a wait when we left (although i was not paying close attention)

 

[seadd67]

We did lunch last Oct and there was no wait at all!!, we plan on doing dessert this July one late night. I am trying my hardest to fegurie In a way for Dinnier there?,we do have plans of going to Big river grill so maybe if thats to full?.

 

[Paticake]

Short wait for lunch around 1pm last Saturday.