[iluvwdw]

And I have NO CLUE where to start!!! We're on the dining plan this trip...a first for us!!!!!!!

Here's what I'm thinking...and obviously I have to narrow it down!!! I am staying on site with the dining plan 12/3-12/8. On 12/8, I will move to Swan or Dolphin (haven't decided yet). 12/8-12/11, I will have to pay OOP for our food since we can't utilize the meal plan at Swan or Dolphin.

Le Cellier - dinner - MUST DO!...want to do the Candlelight Processional Dinner package , but will just book dinner until the packages come out

'Ohana - dinner - MUST DO!

1900 Park Fare - dinner - I have never done this one before, but I really want my little girl to meet Cinderella. Any opinions on this???

Chef Mickeys - breakfast - should I pay OOP for this one??

California Grill - dinner - MAYBE...DH L VES Sushi and I was thinking of making this ADR for him...is it worth 2 TS credits?

Tepanyaki/Japan - dinner - I have never been and have ALWAYS wanted to try it. Any opinions??

Counter services are pretty easy, IMO. I won't really plan ahead for those. But I really can't wait to try Earl of Sandwich!!!!!

Any opinions?? Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!!

[Andrea]

I like to decide where I'm going to be on each day and try to work my ADRs into what will fit best. I like to minimize travel time.

Let's see... I would do Le Cellier dinner on the last night of your dining plan, because Epcot is close to Swan/Dolphin, and you'll want to put LeCellier on the dining plan instead of OOP.

I was NOT impressed with CA Grill. But isn't there a Sushi restaurant in the Swan? I think I'd give that a try, since you're going to be having OOP meals anyway.

I think Chef Mickey's is a good OOP.

And I really love the abbreviation OOP.

[DisneyTeacher]

Three days? That's so exciting! I think your choices look great so far.

We ate at Teppanyaki last week and liked it. We were there 10 years ago and really liked it so we decided to try it again. We went for lunch and it was good and the show was fun. I'm not in a hurry to go back but we really did enjoy it. We shared a table with a nice family so that helped. The table next to us had 12 people (they were together) seated at a table for 8 so they were crammed in and really loud.

Have you thought about trying Flying Fish for a nice dinner?

Isn't there a sushi place next to Teppanyaki?

[Dana]

Kim -
I have been to 1900 park fare and definately think you should go there. Every little girl needs to have dinner with Cinderella while at WDW.. I would pay OOP for the Chef breakfast and get another table some where. I can't wait to see your final plans.

[rshenry]

I just made my ADR's for my November trip. I had a tough time getting into Le Cellier! Even though I called at the very first opportunity there was only 1 ADR left! I took it! It is not my first choice of times 8:50 but at least we have the ADR.

Robin

[tiggerfan74]

I was at 180 today and got to make mine !!

[rshenry]

I had trouble because we needed ADR's for 6 people!!

[Erin]

LuvvyLuv, I luv your reservations, but Andrea's advice was GOOD advice!!!! Take it!

[iluvwdw]

Originally Posted by Andrea

I like to decide where I'm going to be on each day and try to work my ADRs into what will fit best. I like to minimize travel time.

Let's see... I would do Le Cellier dinner on the last night of your dining plan, because Epcot is close to Swan/Dolphin, and you'll want to put LeCellier on the dining plan instead of OOP.

I was NOT impressed with CA Grill. But isn't there a Sushi restaurant in the Swan? I think I'd give that a try, since you're going to be having OOP meals anyway.

I think Chef Mickey's is a good OOP.

And I really love the abbreviation OOP.

Andrea, GREAT ADVICE!!!!! I am going to take you up on it. I wasn't sure about CA Grill, either. But I wanted to do it so DH could have Sushi. Hey, anyone know any GOOD Sushi places OUTSIDE of WDW? We have a car and I'll take him offsite, that's FINE by me!!! I do think the Swan has a good Sushi place, I might try that. I originally thought it was expensive, but it's not so bad. Anyone have any experience with KIMONOS?????

Isn't the term OOP cute???

[iluvwdw]

Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

Three days? That's so exciting! I think your choices look great so far.

We ate at Teppanyaki last week and liked it. We were there 10 years ago and really liked it so we decided to try it again. We went for lunch and it was good and the show was fun. I'm not in a hurry to go back but we really did enjoy it. We shared a table with a nice family so that helped. The table next to us had 12 people (they were together) seated at a table for 8 so they were crammed in and really loud.

Have you thought about trying Flying Fish for a nice dinner?

Isn't there a sushi place next to Teppanyaki?

Steph, I think I need to go check out more of your TR. I want to see where else you guys ate and what you liked and didn't like!!!!!!!!!!! (It's 2am and my computer JUST got back online!!! ) I am really glad that you at least LIKED Teppanyaki. I think I REALLY want to try it!!! I LOVE Hibachi places, and out of all of my trips, I NEVER went there!

[alicefan]

ALL of your ADR's sound great - definately try Earl - it is FAB!

[iluvwdw]

Originally Posted by Andrea

I like to decide where I'm going to be on each day and try to work my ADRs into what will fit best. I like to minimize travel time.

Can I ask a dumb question?? How do you decide where you will spend your entire day? I like to have somewhat of an idea, but usually I just know where I will END my day, based on my dinner ADR if I have one. I also try to AVOID the park with Early Entry that morning...but this is only because I NEVER stay onsite! This trip, since we'll be onsite, I am thinking of utilizing Early Entry for the morning, then switching to another park for the afternoon.

[iluvwdw]

Originally Posted by alicefan

ALL of your ADR's sound great - definately try Earl - it is FAB!

I am definitely going to!!! (what are you doing online so late??? )

[iluvwdw]

Originally Posted by rshenry

I just made my ADR's for my November trip. I had a tough time getting into Le Cellier! Even though I called at the very first opportunity there was only 1 ADR left! I took it! It is not my first choice of times 8:50 but at least we have the ADR.

Robin

OMG, you had trouble for Le Cellier in NOVEMBER?? Goodness, this will be the FIRST ADR I make!!!!! Thanks for the heads up!

P.S. glad you at least got an ADR there!

[alicefan]

Originally Posted by iluvwdw

I am definitely going to!!! (what are you doing online so late??? )

I have jury duty tomorrow....not that that answers your question but I thought you would like to know what I am doing tomorrow.