When MK closes at 7...

[Bon1423]

What kind of dinner options are there when MK closes at 7? How late are ADRs usually available? We would love to do a dinner at CRT but we haven't hit our ADR day yet so not sure what to expect and I am busy obsessively planning

 

[alliecat523]

I don't know that MK ever closes at 7. I think 9 is the earliest.

 

[tabistar]

MK closes at 7 on party nights (Halloween, Christmas).

From what I've read from other people, you can still get ADRs up to closing time, then when your meal is over, you'll pretty much be escorted out of the park.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Yes. Your ADR time must be BEFORE the close time. So if you get a 6:45 ADR, you can eat, then be perp-walked out of the park. But if your ADR is 7:05, you will be escorted out without being allowed to eat.

 

[purple figment]

The MK closes at 7:00 on nights when there is a hard ticket event such as the Halloween and Christmas parties. Without tickets to the party your dining reservation must be before 7:00 and once you are finished dining you will be escorted to the front gate by a castmember. Some felt uncomfortable being escorted and others said it felt like they were VIPs. On the other hand if you have tickets to the party you can make reservations during party time if the restaurant is open, but many feel having a TS meal during party hours is a waste of party time, especially since party tickets are expensive, and there are many party exclusive events to enjoy.

 

[Bon1423]

Thanks everyone this was very helpful! We are going in September and will be in MK 9/9. I'm guessing it's when they're doing nights of joy.

 

[Nancyg56]

When the MK closes at 7 and there are special fireworks, i always book Narcoossees for dinner. We eat a nice meal and then enjoy the show.

 

[purple figment]

Thanks everyone this was very helpful! We are going in September and will be in MK 9/9. I'm guessing it's when they're doing nights of joy.

Looks like NOJ is moving to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this year. Attendees will have park tickets during the day, but the event itself will be at WWOS:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/disneys-night-of-joy-expands-in-2016/

 

[DisneyPiPhi]

When the MK closes at 7 and there are special fireworks, i always book Narcoossees for dinner. We eat a nice meal and then enjoy the show.

That is a really good idea! I never thought of that!