Which ADR for CG and Wishes?

[thornton0511]

We currently have 2 ADR's for Cali Grill and I'm not sure which one has a more realistic timing for Wishes (or if either do) as we have never eaten here before. One is for 9:10pm with Hallowishes scheduled for 10:15pm and the second is for 5:40pm with Wishes scheduled at 8pm. We will be on the DxDDP so ordering Apps, Entree, and Dessert. I am wondering if the first one is too late and if the second is too early. How long does it normally take to eat here from start to finish? I also have heard that CG is notorious for getting you sat late if your ADR is past 9 due to everyone camping out at their table? Sorry for all of the questions I just have no clue about any of this

 

[Nancyg56]

I woudl keep the 5:40 ADR. If WIshes is at 8PM, and you are having a full soup to nuts meal, you will easily be there 90 minutes to 2 hours. You can finish dinner and then go out to teh observation deck for WIshes.

The later ADR is tough because folks do tend to camp out for Wishes, so seating on time can be sketchy. SOme people are comfortable with that, but I am not so I don't take those late ADR's.

 

[amandals2007]

also, if you know this than im sorry. but it doesnt matter what time your reservation is for in cali grill, as long as you keep you receipt you can come back up to the CG and watch the fireworks that night. even if you eat at 5 and wishes is at 1015.

 

[amandals2007]

i know that you are probably trying to time it so you can be up there after dinner, which i get and i did that when i made my first and only ressie up there (didnt think the food was worth two dinners on the dining plan) we just stayed up there but i like that anyone who eats there that day can come up for the fireworks.