Suggestion for First Night in Disney?

WDWNutCase · 09-11-2005

We arrive at WDW on December 17th at noon so I'm thinking that we can walk over to DTD for a bite at Earl of Sandwich, (we're staying at Saratoga Springs). However, I'm looking for something special to do for dinner.

I just can't seem to make up my mind!

My brother and sis-in-law have never been to Disney and, while I would like to take them to a character meal, I think I need to ease them in. I was thinking maybe 'Ohana?

luvmy2prncss · 09-11-2005

We've never been to Ohana. It sounds like it would be more of an adult character dining experience then the others.
My friends went this may and said try to get a seat up front!
We like LTT for character dining.
Have a great time.

EmpressJenny · 09-11-2005

For your first night in Disney you should go to the Floridian and eat at Narcoossee's, watch the water parade from your table

**ddoll** · 09-11-2005

oooh! I wish I'd thought of that. I'm gonna tuck it away for fututre use though.

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-11-2005

What about an evening at the Boardwalk? Flying Fish is an excellent choice for dinner then you can stroll the boardwalk. 'Ohana is also very good.

downsouthtigger · 09-11-2005

ohana's is great (well the old menu) but something I'd hold off for maybe a couple nights into it. Kiona Cafe at Poly has a great menu and is on my to do list, so you may wanna check that. How about whispering canyon at WL? That was fun and the portions were very good. I'm not sure your budget or the type of people you are, which is why I'm not sure if I'd recommend anything at GF. First night at WDW GF might be a little too grand of a place, something best to tackle after you've seen its beauty from the monorail. I do recommend the Cb at 1900 park fare at the GF, its not too kiddy and the food is great!!
I know what you mean though how you want something to evoke the disney experience. I've never been, but the California grill gets very high remarks from lots of people and thats somewhere I would go, so I could watch the castle and fireworks. DT has a great idea about boardwalk, there is a variety of places there. I've been to Big river brewery and after a long day of traveling, there's nothing better than their beer sampler, Pale ale!!

lovemysons · 09-12-2005

Ohana's has a character meal at breakfast only. But its a great dinner meal, and you can also watch the water parade from there.

Erin · 09-12-2005

Why not do the boardwalk or the Floridian like EJ suggested, and then do the Epcot loop on the monorail, to get you in the mood for the next day!

slist · 09-12-2005

California Grill then you could watch wishes from the observations tower.

lustergirl · 09-12-2005

For my first night on my first Disney trip we are going to Ohana's. Does anyone know what time the water parade is, or does it vary? After Ohana's we plan on going to DTD for disney quest. I got tickets early. My two sons will love the place.

Lisa

inluvwithdisney · 09-12-2005

Our first night we are doing Hoop Dee Doo!! I cannot wait to start our trip that way!!

I think that would be great for someone that has never been to Disney!

inluvwithdisney · 09-12-2005

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Originally Posted by lustergirl

For my first night on my first Disney trip we are going to Ohana's. Does anyone know what time the water parade is, or does it vary? After Ohana's we plan on going to DTD for disney quest. I got tickets early. My two sons will love the place.

Lisa

I think it comes by the Poly at around 9.

Allyson · 09-12-2005

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Originally Posted by inluvwithdisney

I think it comes by the Poly at around 9.

I think it depends on what time Wishes! is on a particular evening...but I may be wrong. I think when we were there we saw it from the Poly about 9:30? If you're there for the fireworks you won't miss it!

**ddoll** · 09-12-2005

Let me just add that you need to check and double check the ELP times when you're there. We've missed it several times using the times I found posted on the internet. And every time I ask a CM they tell me something different.

WDWaddict · 09-12-2005

Same time last year we got there in the afternoon and took a short swim and walked around POFQ grounds a bit.
Took the bus to MK, then the boat over to the Poly for dinner at Ohana.
After dinner we took the monorail to the Grand Floridian and took pics and looked at the Christmas decor.
Rode the monorail around once then took the bus back to POFQ.
Nice leisurely day and back to the hotel for early bedtimes so we would be ready to storm MK first thing in the a.m.

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WDWNutCase Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 374	Suggestion for First Night in Disney? We arrive at WDW on December 17th at noon so I'm thinking that we can walk over to DTD for a bite at Earl of Sandwich, (we're staying at Saratoga Springs). However, I'm looking for something special to do for dinner. I just can't seem to make up my mind! My brother and sis-in-law have never been to Disney and, while I would like to take them to a character meal, I think I need to ease them in. I was thinking maybe 'Ohana? __________________ Resorts We've Stayed In ASM, CBR, CSR, WL, WL Concierge, GFR&S, POR, BW Villas, BC Villas, OKW December 17-24, 2005: Saratoga Springs! Brother & Sis in Law's first ever Disney Trip! Have a Zip-a-dee-doo-da Day! DVC Members since March 2003

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luvmy2prncss Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 79	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? We've never been to Ohana. It sounds like it would be more of an adult character dining experience then the others. My friends went this may and said try to get a seat up front! We like LTT for character dining. Have a great time. __________________ 2006 SSR 2005 SSR SSR 2004 CBR 2003 AS-Sports 2002 AS-Music 2001

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downsouthtigger Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 947	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? ohana's is great (well the old menu) but something I'd hold off for maybe a couple nights into it. Kiona Cafe at Poly has a great menu and is on my to do list, so you may wanna check that. How about whispering canyon at WL? That was fun and the portions were very good. I'm not sure your budget or the type of people you are, which is why I'm not sure if I'd recommend anything at GF. First night at WDW GF might be a little too grand of a place, something best to tackle after you've seen its beauty from the monorail. I do recommend the Cb at 1900 park fare at the GF, its not too kiddy and the food is great!! I know what you mean though how you want something to evoke the disney experience. I've never been, but the California grill gets very high remarks from lots of people and thats somewhere I would go, so I could watch the castle and fireworks. DT has a great idea about boardwalk, there is a variety of places there. I've been to Big river brewery and after a long day of traveling, there's nothing better than their beer sampler, Pale ale!! __________________ OK Where Havent I stayed? Old Key West, Contemporary, Boardwalk, Fort Wilderness, Yacht and Beach, and All Star Sports. Just Easier to Remember that way . Dream It! Do It! Disney! WDWCP Campus Rep WDW College Program! Proud Testee of the first annual Pirate and Princess Party!!!! Lets Make this new Celebration a Success!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: All Star Sports With Dining Plan! At WDW!

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? Why not do the boardwalk or the Floridian like EJ suggested, and then do the Epcot loop on the monorail, to get you in the mood for the next day! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 605	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? California Grill then you could watch wishes from the observations tower.

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lustergirl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 191	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? For my first night on my first Disney trip we are going to Ohana's. Does anyone know what time the water parade is, or does it vary? After Ohana's we plan on going to DTD for disney quest. I got tickets early. My two sons will love the place. Lisa

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inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? Our first night we are doing Hoop Dee Doo!! I cannot wait to start our trip that way!! I think that would be great for someone that has never been to Disney! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!!

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? Let me just add that you need to check and double check the ELP times when you're there. We've missed it several times using the times I found posted on the internet. And every time I ask a CM they tell me something different. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 15 days 19 hours 37 minutes

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WDWaddict Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 508	Re: Suggestion for First Night in Disney? Same time last year we got there in the afternoon and took a short swim and walked around POFQ grounds a bit. Took the bus to MK, then the boat over to the Poly for dinner at Ohana. After dinner we took the monorail to the Grand Floridian and took pics and looked at the Christmas decor. Rode the monorail around once then took the bus back to POFQ. Nice leisurely day and back to the hotel for early bedtimes so we would be ready to storm MK first thing in the a.m. __________________ June 1992~WDW 1996/1998/2001~Disneyland Nov 2002~WDW Nov 2003(twice)~WDW December 2004~POFQ February 2005~Pop Century June 2005~Disneyland June 2008~Disneyland(Disneyland Hotel!) June 2009~CBR Pirate room

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