Which CP time would you choose - 2:15 or 3:30?

[OaxacaMama]

I would like to make an ADR for The Crystal Palace on our arrival day. We should be getting to the Poly by 11:30am. Available reservations at CP on this day are 2:15 and 3:30.

In terms of the experience, do you think it is better to reserve a late lunch (will we have to worry about being rushed? Will the food be cold/picked over? Will characters leave soon after we get there to go join the parade?) --or a very early dinner? Would love to hear from anyone who has done either a 2:15-ish or a 3:30-ish ADR at the CP. Thank you!!!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I would like to make an ADR for The Crystal Palace on our arrival day. We should be getting to the Poly by 11:30am. Available reservations at CP on this day are 2:15 and 3:30.

In terms of the experience, do you think it is better to reserve a late lunch (will we have to worry about being rushed? Will the food be cold/picked over? Will characters leave soon after we get there to go join the parade?) --or a very early dinner? Would love to hear from anyone who has done either a 2:15-ish or a 3:30-ish ADR at the CP. Thank you!!!

330 def.... never know if you will be delayed!

 

[hippieck12]

I would definitely do the 2:15, CP is our fav, they cater to my son's allergies and there is quite a difference in price between lunch and dinner, we always do the latest lunch at 2:30 and while we're there they start bringing out the dinner items at 3, a waiter actually told us once to eat slow because they were bringing out more varieties soon, they do not rush you at all and the characters still continue to come out

 

[Hook326]

330 def.... never know if you will be delayed!

I agree with this especially since this is a cc one now.

We've done CP at different times & never had problems with the quality/quantity of food. It's so busy, they are constantly refilling in my experience. (fwiw!)

What parade are you talking about them leaving for? The 3:00 one? If thats what you mean, I can't imagine they leave for it.