It pays to know when to go!

tonyksl · 05-01-2008

I just made my reservations for dining. I am driving over up to WDW in two weeks. I know what you must think. You are nuts for waiting so long before making your ADRs.

Here are the ADRs that I just made and why:

We are getting in at 6 PM on Friday for the Princess and Pirate Party, don't need an ADR for this day. We will be up late, so no need for a breakfast ADR.

Saturday 12:30 PM - Yak and Yeti. It's new and I haven't eaten here yet, wanted to try it out.

Saturday 6:00 PM - 50's Prime Time Cafe. I haven't eaten here in years and my kids have never experienced the characters here. They are almost 10 and 8, so this is a good age for it.

Sunday we are doing Sea World during the day and EMH at MK that night. Going to eat at the Sharks Underwater Grill for lunch. The kids will be happy with Mickey D's on the ride back.

Monday 1:30 PM - LeCellier. We are heading back on Monday, so I wanted an afternoon lunch at LeCellier because it's my favorite place to eat at Epcot.

These were all my first and only choices for dining. I didn't have to look for a different place. (I will admit, I was surprised and happy when I got LeCellier) Why is it so neat that I got these reservations now instead of getting them a few months ago when I knew I was going? Because this is a really good judge of how busy it is going to be.

**cinderbella** · 05-01-2008

Congrats on getting your choices!! You were smart though..you picked good times and good locations! I've tried to wait and make ADR's late in the game and it never works out for me!

tonyksl · 05-01-2008

Living 200 miles away has some advantages. I usually go this weekend if given the opportunity. A week after Mother's Day and a week before Memorial Day. Sure, you could get hit with a Love Bug swarm, but, for a Floridian, it's no big deal. School is still in session, it isn't a holiday. There is no reason to go to WDW. That's the time to go for me!

StaceyDarling! · 05-01-2008

They sound great! 50's Prime Time is magnifcent! I think the first time I went there I was about 8 or so, and I just fell in love with it. And it really made me fall in love with the entire 50's era. That and a little help from my mom mom! I think your kids will love it. I eat there every year on your WDW trip for my bday! It's a family dining experience MUST in my family.

I can't wait to read your review on Yak and Yeti! I'm anxious to hear what its like! Theme and food wise! Have a fantastic time! Great ADR's.

bali · 05-01-2008

No kidding that's a good gauge of how busy it'll be. I'm shocked you got Le Cellier so late, though. We'll probably be arriving the same weekend that you are--fun fun!

We're trying Yak and Yeti for the first time, too. I can't wait to see what it looks like; I'm always the one gawking and staring at Animal Kingdom themeing.

StaceyDarling! · 05-01-2008

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Originally Posted by bali

No kidding that's a good gauge of how busy it'll be. I'm shocked you got Le Cellier so late, though. We'll probably be arriving the same weekend that you are--fun fun!

We're trying Yak and Yeti for the first time, too. I can't wait to see what it looks like; I'm always the one gawking and staring at Animal Kingdom themeing.

I am ALSO shocked you got Le Cellier that late for anything after 1130am! haha.

E&B's Mom · 05-02-2008

Wanted to add - you'll love Shark's Underwater Grill. Very cool! My DS LOVES sharks and this was the highlight of his trip a couple of years ago.

**MissDisney** · 05-02-2008

Hope your kids clean their paltes and keep their elbows off the table!!! Oh, and napkins in the lap, please! LOL...

tonyksl · 05-02-2008

I think is going to be a system shock for them. It's good to be the evil dad every once in awhile.

Soundgod · 05-02-2008

I did pretty much the same thing when I went up for DW's birthday a few weeks ago. Other than locking in CG on her birthday before I'd even booked a hotel, I didn't make the rest of the reservations until 3 days before the drive up. Pretty much got all I wanted except Donald's Safari Breakfast, which seems to be more popular than the old Breakfastosaurus was.

lovemysons · 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

I did pretty much the same thing when I went up for DW's birthday a few weeks ago. Other than locking in CG on her birthday before I'd even booked a hotel, I didn't make the rest of the reservations until 3 days before the drive up. Pretty much got all I wanted except Donald's Safari Breakfast, which seems to be more popular than the old Breakfastosaurus was.

Do you think its due to its location now? (Tusker house?)

Erin · 05-02-2008

I will also be there in two weeks and have had NO problem getting a place to eat. I just couldn't find a place to stay.

I've got 'Ohana breakfast, Tony's dinner and Tutu Italiana dinner, too.

I may cancel the the Tutu, though. I think we might switch to Mama Melrose's so we can start our little trip in MGM, just like our first year with passes. I am also hoping that Toy Story Mania will be letting people try it out.

Erin · 05-02-2008

Oh, but Chef Mickey's was full for breakfast the morning of the 15th. But, 'Ohana had a seating available for 5 the whole morning.

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	It pays to know when to go! I just made my reservations for dining. I am driving over up to WDW in two weeks. I know what you must think. You are nuts for waiting so long before making your ADRs. Here are the ADRs that I just made and why: We are getting in at 6 PM on Friday for the Princess and Pirate Party, don't need an ADR for this day. We will be up late, so no need for a breakfast ADR. Saturday 12:30 PM - Yak and Yeti. It's new and I haven't eaten here yet, wanted to try it out. Saturday 6:00 PM - 50's Prime Time Cafe. I haven't eaten here in years and my kids have never experienced the characters here. They are almost 10 and 8, so this is a good age for it. Sunday we are doing Sea World during the day and EMH at MK that night. Going to eat at the Sharks Underwater Grill for lunch. The kids will be happy with Mickey D's on the ride back. Monday 1:30 PM - LeCellier. We are heading back on Monday, so I wanted an afternoon lunch at LeCellier because it's my favorite place to eat at Epcot. These were all my first and only choices for dining. I didn't have to look for a different place. (I will admit, I was surprised and happy when I got LeCellier) Why is it so neat that I got these reservations now instead of getting them a few months ago when I knew I was going? Because this is a really good judge of how busy it is going to be. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: It pays to know when to go! Congrats on getting your choices!! You were smart though..you picked good times and good locations! I've tried to wait and make ADR's late in the game and it never works out for me! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	Re: It pays to know when to go! Living 200 miles away has some advantages. I usually go this weekend if given the opportunity. A week after Mother's Day and a week before Memorial Day. Sure, you could get hit with a Love Bug swarm, but, for a Floridian, it's no big deal. School is still in session, it isn't a holiday. There is no reason to go to WDW. That's the time to go for me! __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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StaceyDarling! Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia, Pa! Posts: 485	Re: It pays to know when to go! They sound great! 50's Prime Time is magnifcent! I think the first time I went there I was about 8 or so, and I just fell in love with it. And it really made me fall in love with the entire 50's era. That and a little help from my mom mom! I think your kids will love it. I eat there every year on your WDW trip for my bday! It's a family dining experience MUST in my family. I can't wait to read your review on Yak and Yeti! I'm anxious to hear what its like! Theme and food wise! Have a fantastic time! Great ADR's. __________________ I'll never grow up, StaceyDarling! UPCOMING DISNEY EVENTS! Leaving For The Walt Disney World CareerStart Program 2010 (Feb-Aug)!!! "This won't do. What's the matter with you? All it takes is faith and trust. Oh! And something I forgot. Dust!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Next Vacation To The Happiest Place On Earth! Off Enjoying My Time With Peter Pan!

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: It pays to know when to go! No kidding that's a good gauge of how busy it'll be. I'm shocked you got Le Cellier so late, though. We'll probably be arriving the same weekend that you are--fun fun! We're trying Yak and Yeti for the first time, too. I can't wait to see what it looks like; I'm always the one gawking and staring at Animal Kingdom themeing. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: It pays to know when to go! Wanted to add - you'll love Shark's Underwater Grill. Very cool! My DS LOVES sharks and this was the highlight of his trip a couple of years ago. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: It pays to know when to go! Hope your kids clean their paltes and keep their elbows off the table!!! Oh, and napkins in the lap, please! LOL... __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	Re: It pays to know when to go! I think is going to be a system shock for them. It's good to be the evil dad every once in awhile. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,802	Re: It pays to know when to go! I did pretty much the same thing when I went up for DW's birthday a few weeks ago. Other than locking in CG on her birthday before I'd even booked a hotel, I didn't make the rest of the reservations until 3 days before the drive up. Pretty much got all I wanted except Donald's Safari Breakfast, which seems to be more popular than the old Breakfastosaurus was. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 6 days 0 hours 10 minutes

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: It pays to know when to go! I will also be there in two weeks and have had NO problem getting a place to eat. I just couldn't find a place to stay. I've got 'Ohana breakfast, Tony's dinner and Tutu Italiana dinner, too. I may cancel the the Tutu, though. I think we might switch to Mama Melrose's so we can start our little trip in MGM, just like our first year with passes. I am also hoping that Toy Story Mania will be letting people try it out. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: It pays to know when to go! Oh, but Chef Mickey's was full for breakfast the morning of the 15th. But, 'Ohana had a seating available for 5 the whole morning. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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