Where did they seat you?

[pooksma]

I've been reading some disturbing posts lately about adults who are being seated away from character action, in corners, at the back, etc.

Just wondering what others experiences are when they travel as a couple or group of adults. This is our first time travelling without DS and I'm curious to see what happens. TIA!

 

[kimsuenew]

I've been reading some disturbing posts lately about adults who are being seated away from character action, in corners, at the back, etc.

Just wondering what others experiences are when they travel as a couple or group of adults. This is our first time travelling without DS and I'm curious to see what happens. TIA!

First, I believe it is within your rights )) to refuse a table in an "off section" if one is given (you may have to wait awhile for another section but everything I have read stated WDW TS locations will move you).

Having said that, we booked/ate several meals last year (LTT-CD, GG-CD, CP-CD (twice), 50's PT (twice), and we were always immersed "smack dab" in the middle of the fun! We were not stuck in a corner nor a seperate area, and we were two adults and a 16 year old DS that looks about 18 or 19!

You should be fine! If not... refuse the seat and let them know you want a table where the action is!

I am not sure, but perhaps, you may want to mention it as you check in at the podium (eg at WCC tell them you desire the main dining area only)!

 

[curlz2tite]

DH & I were seated in the "back" section at WCC when we went for dinner. It was a beautiful setting with the fireplace , but we had really been looking forward to the interaction associated with WCC. Now we know to let them know next time we want to be in the main part of the dining room. Other than that one time we have had great seats with alot of character interaction.

 

[saratogadreamin09]

I've never had a problem eith being seated far away from the action but I do notice that characters go to families with little kids first. When my fiance and I took his nephew in May I noticed that we had to wait shorter to see the characters and they would do second visits to the table at some spots. When were just alone they don't come that quick and they only give us a couple seconds.

 

[NewYorkRedNeck]

I never had a problem . At CP breakfast my waitress actually held Tigger for me till I got back to the table. The all seemed to go out of their way to make sure I wasn't forgotten.

 

[matthew_hull]

I've never had a problem, and I usually dine alone. There have been times when I was unhappy with the selected table, and I just politely state how the selection doesn't suit me (either too close or too far away from the action, as suits my mood) and the people have always been very gracious. You have to wait a bit more, of course, and they can treat you like you're going to explode at any minute sometimes, but I think they try to do the best that they can given their own situation and priorities. I've found that being patient, polite, firm, and best of all, clear, is what works best.

If you WANT to be seated away from the noise, or if you WANT to be left undisturbed by the characters, then DO mention your needs when you check in, and again to the waiter/waitress when they first arrive.

I agree with the other poster who mentioned that the characters will tend to short-change a solo diner or a party of all adults. This is understandable, since their job is primarily to entertain the kiddies. If you want interaction with them, then you must make the first step. Tell a joke, compliment their outfit, whatever... they will follow your lead.

 

[webray]

Doesn't matter if I am with kids or without, if we don't like where the host is seating us we tell them no...we want to be over there.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

The only place I was seated badly was at Kona Cafe. I don't really mind sitting by the kitchen, but I was also bumped by the staff several times, and treated callously by my server. Tip was reflective of service.

 

[Bill Brown]

I've always had what I consider to be good seats when dining at WDW and DLR.

Some years back, I celebrated my 50th b'day at WDW and wore a b'day pin that I modified to announce I was turning 50. The character meal experiences were extra special that day. That day was my most memorable b'day experience, ever. I really liked the treatment from what seemed like everyone in the park, including fellow guests wishing me a happy b'day.