walk ups for Chef Mickey's

kphil89 · 09-25-2003

anyone had any luck going to Chef Mickey's for breakfast w/out PS ? Do you pay for parking when you are coming in only to dine?

DougiesMommy · 09-25-2003

I've done it for dinner without any problems. I would guess as :long as you do it at the beginning of the breakfast rush ~ 7:30ish you wouldn't have any problems.

Just tell the security guard that you are eating at Chef Mickey's and parking will not be an issue. They give you a hang tag for the car.

gcbdad · 09-25-2003

We go to Chef Mickey's for breakfast at least once a year and I have seen lots of walk ups. I think this also depends on the number of people in your party.

tinkerbell · 09-25-2003

we have always just walked up .. this past august we were a party of 6 and waited less then 10 minutes for a table.. last year when we met Dixie and her family there for breakfast we were a party of 7 and had even less then a 10 minute wait for a table ..there is a fantastic waiting area that over looks the lake and beach too :)
as for the parking .. no info there because we always use disney transportation.
If you are staying at a WDW resort then you wouldnt have to pay for parking any where on WDW property. If you are planning to go to Chef Mickeys on the same day that you are going to MK then you could always park at MK and take the Monorail over to the Contemp for Chef Mickeys..

Park Hopper · 09-25-2003

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Originally posted by kphil89
anyone had any luck going to Chef Mickey's for breakfast w/out PS ? Do you pay for parking when you are coming in only to dine?

I think what you're asking is do you have to pay the theme park parking fee since you have to go through the MK toll booths to gain access to the Contemporary Hotel. The answer is no. Just tell the toll booth attendant that you're going to the Contemporary and he'll let you through without paying. The attendants don't even ask if you're a hotel guest, if you're going to eat, whatever.

The security guard on duty at the hotel parking lot will be more specific, though, before letting you through. Tell him you're going to eat at Chef Mickey's. He'll ask to see your driver's license and then will give you a parking pass good for a certain amount of time. You also have the option of driving up to the entrance and using valet parking.

Enjoy!

craziebabie1 · 09-25-2003

I've also done it for Dinner. It depends on how busy they are, whether there is any availability. I don't see why breakfast would be any different.

dznygrl · 09-25-2003

We've walked up and ended up at a table within sixty seconds. I don't think it's as terrible as people make it out to be, because we've never had trouble getting a table for breakfast.

Besides, there's always people (like us) who skip their PS for one reason or another...this trip it was because we ran out of money and ended up at the ASMo food court for our last breakfast! :laugh

:whistle:

**Dana** · 09-25-2003

I tried a walk-in for breakfast once and had no problem. I waited about 10 to 15 min. I have waited that long for a PS table. As someone suggested, I would definately go as early as you can muster.

kphil89 · 09-26-2003

I will definately do the walk up thing. I have PS for 10/16 (my birthday) but since we will probably have just a 4 day hopper I rather spend it a MK instead of eating.:)

tinkerbell · 09-26-2003

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Originally posted by kphil89
I will definately do the walk up thing. I have PS for 10/16 (my birthday) but since we will probably have just a 4 day hopper I rather spend it a MK instead of eating.:)

ok this is just a sugggestion .. as I mentioned before you can park at MK and take the monorail over to the contemp for Chef Mickey's. If you are planning that day at MK I think breakfast starts around 7 am .. anyone feel free to jump in and correct me on the time. Now because I never drive to any of the parks and only take Disney transportation I am not sure how early they allow you to park in the MK parking lot. But I am sure someone knows this. I dont recall reading any where if you are staying on or off property either. But again if you are staying at any WDW resort then you will recieve a piece of paper that shows you are a guest of ______ resort .. this is what gives you free parking at the parks and at other resorts, when you have it in your windshield. We have also just walked over to the Contemp from MK which can sometimes be a little faster then the walk up to the monorail and the wait on the monorail.

thevandusens · 09-27-2003

Every year we do breakfast once at Crystal Palace and dinner at The Garden Grille. This time we want to try Chef Mickey's for breakfast. Any suggestions what character dinner to try?

**Dana** · 09-27-2003

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Originally posted by thevandusens
Every year we do breakfast once at Crystal Palace and dinner at The Garden Grille. This time we want to try Chef Mickey's for breakfast. Any suggestions what character dinner to try?

Liberty Tree Tavern in MK! They to a mock Thanksgiving Feast. It is served family style and features Minnie and Friends. I have read wonderful reviews on this dinner. Another dinner I have been hearing wonderful things about is 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian. You can go to wdwig.com and read all of the paticulars on each.

thevandusens · 09-28-2003

:) Thanks Dana, We'll check them out:)

09-25-2003	#1 (permalink)
kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 760	walk ups for Chef Mickey's anyone had any luck going to Chef Mickey's for breakfast w/out PS ? Do you pay for parking when you are coming in only to dine? __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

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DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	I've done it for dinner without any problems. I would guess as :long as you do it at the beginning of the breakfast rush ~ 7:30ish you wouldn't have any problems. Just tell the security guard that you are eating at Chef Mickey's and parking will not be an issue. They give you a hang tag for the car. __________________ Cher

09-25-2003	#4 (permalink)
tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	we have always just walked up .. this past august we were a party of 6 and waited less then 10 minutes for a table.. last year when we met Dixie and her family there for breakfast we were a party of 7 and had even less then a 10 minute wait for a table ..there is a fantastic waiting area that over looks the lake and beach too :) as for the parking .. no info there because we always use disney transportation. If you are staying at a WDW resort then you wouldnt have to pay for parking any where on WDW property. If you are planning to go to Chef Mickeys on the same day that you are going to MK then you could always park at MK and take the Monorail over to the Contemp for Chef Mickeys.. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

09-25-2003	#6 (permalink)
craziebabie1 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lost in The desert, Phx, AZ Posts: 481	I've also done it for Dinner. It depends on how busy they are, whether there is any availability. I don't see why breakfast would be any different. __________________ xxChelexx Wishing Everyone a Merry Mickey Christmas and a Happy Pooh Year!!! They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.-Briar Rose The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.-Emporer(Mulan)

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	We've walked up and ended up at a table within sixty seconds. I don't think it's as terrible as people make it out to be, because we've never had trouble getting a table for breakfast. Besides, there's always people (like us) who skip their PS for one reason or another...this trip it was because we ran out of money and ended up at the ASMo food court for our last breakfast! :laugh :whistle: __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 38 days 18 hours 26 minutes

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09-25-2003	#3 (permalink)
gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	We go to Chef Mickey's for breakfast at least once a year and I have seen lots of walk ups. I think this also depends on the number of people in your party.

09-25-2003	#8 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	I tried a walk-in for breakfast once and had no problem. I waited about 10 to 15 min. I have waited that long for a PS table. As someone suggested, I would definately go as early as you can muster. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 14 hours 26 minutes

09-26-2003	#9 (permalink)
kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 760	Thanks everyone I will definately do the walk up thing. I have PS for 10/16 (my birthday) but since we will probably have just a 4 day hopper I rather spend it a MK instead of eating.:) __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

09-27-2003	#11 (permalink)
thevandusens Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Way too far from the mouse - PA Posts: 181	Every year we do breakfast once at Crystal Palace and dinner at The Garden Grille. This time we want to try Chef Mickey's for breakfast. Any suggestions what character dinner to try? __________________ : : Chris, Heather , Christian & Nicholas WDW family trips Feb 2001 Feb 2002 Feb 2003 Mar 2004 It all started with a 2D mouse

09-28-2003	#13 (permalink)
thevandusens Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Way too far from the mouse - PA Posts: 181	:) Thanks Dana, We'll check them out:) __________________ : : Chris, Heather , Christian & Nicholas WDW family trips Feb 2001 Feb 2002 Feb 2003 Mar 2004 It all started with a 2D mouse

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