Started in mid December.
We went December 18 (first night of our trip). We could not get an ADR for 8, either online or by calling. We made 2 ADR's for 4 (one from each family). Because the last names were different, they had no idea we were together. They did the best they could, but we ended up with 2 moms and 4 kids in a booth and 2 dads at the counter. Their suggestion was that we should have made two ADR's for 4 under the same last name. I highly doubt that that would have worked, considering how the system cracks down on multiple ADR's. Anyway, that was pretty early, and I am glad that they have sorted out larger parties.
As for the restaurant, it was OK, but we can get just as yummy ice cream around home. Maybe we'll try the Fountain in the Swan/Dolphin some other trip.