Solo table service dining at WDW - The DIS Discussion Forums

Tiradan · 12-05-2012, 07:01 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm going to WDW for only the 2nd time in my life this January (first time was last month

). I didn't eat at any sit down restaurants because I was solo and I'll be solo again this January, so I was wondering if it would be strange to make reservations for 1 at any of the table service restaurants. I especially want to try the new Be Our Guest restaurant, would it be weird to make a reservation for one there?

Thanks.

pumba · 12-05-2012, 07:20 AM

You will hear from plenty of people on this ..

Everytime (26ish) visits to the house of the mouse...we have seen plenty of solo diners...one of my husbands co workers...always goes by himself...

Biergarten is a great place to go solo..you sit with another group of people and everyone is so friendly...at least our ten or so visits there have been positive visits..

GO and make some reservations...enjoy yourself...

TDC Nala · 12-05-2012, 07:31 AM

There is absolutely no problem with making a reservation for one. The only concern is that at some restaurants reservations for one can be hard to come by. Try making a reservation for two. Then you can either call and reduce it to one, or when you show up say there is going to be one diner instead of two. I'm not sure if you mean can the system do it, or will the staff give you a hard time when you arrive. They shouldn't.

Another way to handle eating at TS as a solo diner is to pick the ones that have a bar or lounge that serves the full menu. Usually you don't even need reservations if you're willing to do this.

Remember if you want to see Be Our Guest you can also eat counter service lunch there. Biggest concern with a solo for lunch is that you need to get your own drinks, condiments and utensils, maybe do that before you sit down.

Uncleromulus · 12-05-2012, 10:04 AM

THis

And to add that there are a large # of WDW restaurants with bars that serve a full menu. We eat at the bars all the time and it's a great spot for a solo diner.

IrishPixies · 12-05-2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiradan

I was wondering if it would be strange to make reservations for 1 at any of the table service restaurants

If it helps at all, I will be checking in at Pop on Sunday and I have 12 ADR's for my solo stay (doing deluxe dining). I dine solo often at home so I don't feel uncomfortable about it at all. I did have to make most of my reservations for 2, though. So the advice to try looking for spots for 2 is absolutely great advice. You'll have many more options.

I can give you a report of how it all went when I return but I'm sure it will be GREAT!

BayouBelle77 · 12-06-2012, 07:17 AM

My fave restaurants for dining solo at WDW:

Flying Fish and Jiko - both have counter seating and are just fantastic. Flying Fish has always been bustling with activity even though I go during slow season. I have found Jiko to be a bit quieter. Don't know which type of atmosphere you prefer.

Bluezoo - you can get the full menu at the bar...I did the chef's tasting menu and it was one of the top 5 best meals I have ever eaten. Plus this restaurant just looks really cool inside.

Bistro de Paris - I snagged a table by the window and got to watch Illuminations during dessert. Very quiet atmosphere.

Artist Point - the food was excellent (cedar plank salmon) and the waiter was very attentive. He even took my charger in the back and charged my camera battery while I ate so I had a full battery when I went back to the park after dinner.

I hope you have a wonderful trip!

GATORinaZ28 · 12-06-2012, 09:18 AM

While I cannot speak for the Be Our Guest experience solo, I can speak for dining solo as I solo'd a trip in May 2010. Absolutely nothing weird about it at all! I was treated the same as anywhere else I have been with my family. It was also kind of nice to finish and leave rather than to wait for others. (lol)

I hope you stay and dining!

winthropf · 12-06-2012, 11:24 AM

One thing to note if booking a solo ADR online. If you enter for 2 people, many more time slots open up.

Stinky_Pete · 12-06-2012, 06:04 PM

I am planning my first solo trip in a week and a half. I see mention of bars that serve full menus. Can someone please list some of these?

Thanks!

mlittig · 12-06-2012, 09:23 PM

I go solo and eat wherever I want

I have also used the "book it for 2" strategy if I can't get a table for one since I figure it is not a problem because I have never seen a real table for one

12-05-2012, 07:01 AM	#1
Tiradan All five in one year Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 212	Solo table service dining at WDW Hello everyone, I'm going to WDW for only the 2nd time in my life this January (first time was last month ). I didn't eat at any sit down restaurants because I was solo and I'll be solo again this January, so I was wondering if it would be strange to make reservations for 1 at any of the table service restaurants. I especially want to try the new Be Our Guest restaurant, would it be weird to make a reservation for one there? Thanks. __________________ . All five Disneylands in the same year, mission complete. May 2013, all five Disneylands in the same month. .

12-05-2012, 07:20 AM	#2
pumba DIS PUMBARIZER I have a smile on my face a mile wide Let’s just say that Mr. Feeney came out “well done” Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 24,396	You will hear from plenty of people on this .. Everytime (26ish) visits to the house of the mouse...we have seen plenty of solo diners...one of my husbands co workers...always goes by himself... Biergarten is a great place to go solo..you sit with another group of people and everyone is so friendly...at least our ten or so visits there have been positive visits.. GO and make some reservations...enjoy yourself... __________________

12-05-2012, 07:31 AM	#3
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	There is absolutely no problem with making a reservation for one. The only concern is that at some restaurants reservations for one can be hard to come by. Try making a reservation for two. Then you can either call and reduce it to one, or when you show up say there is going to be one diner instead of two. I'm not sure if you mean can the system do it, or will the staff give you a hard time when you arrive. They shouldn't. Another way to handle eating at TS as a solo diner is to pick the ones that have a bar or lounge that serves the full menu. Usually you don't even need reservations if you're willing to do this. Remember if you want to see Be Our Guest you can also eat counter service lunch there. Biggest concern with a solo for lunch is that you need to get your own drinks, condiments and utensils, maybe do that before you sit down. __________________

12-05-2012, 10:04 AM	#4
Uncleromulus DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Glen Rock Pa. Posts: 14,202	THis And to add that there are a large # of WDW restaurants with bars that serve a full menu. We eat at the bars all the time and it's a great spot for a solo diner. __________________ 1'st Disney experience-- Movie "Peter Pan", 1953, Naval Air Station Theatre, Pensacola Florida. WDW first meal-Papeete Bay Verandah, Sept. 1975 Victoria and Alberts first dinner Sept. 1988 Vacation Club since 1992 Next trip--Disney Cruise on the Fantasy Oct 12, 2013

12-06-2012, 07:17 AM	#6
BayouBelle77 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 22	My fave restaurants for dining solo at WDW: Flying Fish and Jiko - both have counter seating and are just fantastic. Flying Fish has always been bustling with activity even though I go during slow season. I have found Jiko to be a bit quieter. Don't know which type of atmosphere you prefer. Bluezoo - you can get the full menu at the bar...I did the chef's tasting menu and it was one of the top 5 best meals I have ever eaten. Plus this restaurant just looks really cool inside. Bistro de Paris - I snagged a table by the window and got to watch Illuminations during dessert. Very quiet atmosphere. Artist Point - the food was excellent (cedar plank salmon) and the waiter was very attentive. He even took my charger in the back and charged my camera battery while I ate so I had a full battery when I went back to the park after dinner. I hope you have a wonderful trip! __________________ "I would do it! I would kiss a frog! I would kiss a hundred frogs if I could marry a prince and be a princess!" WDW Pop Century (November 2011) WDW Pop Century (March 2011) WDW Pop Century (February 2009) WDW Coronado Springs (February 2008) WDW All Star Music (December 2002) WDW off property (May 1993) WDW off property (September 1990) WDW off property (September 1987)

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12-06-2012, 09:18 AM	#7
GATORinaZ28 Why does my Disney countdown go so slow? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 253	While I cannot speak for the Be Our Guest experience solo, I can speak for dining solo as I solo'd a trip in May 2010. Absolutely nothing weird about it at all! I was treated the same as anywhere else I have been with my family. It was also kind of nice to finish and leave rather than to wait for others. (lol) I hope you stay and dining! __________________ 71-84 - Contemporary Resort with Grandparents \|\| 01/94 - Off Site @ Disneyland \|\| 06/07 - Contemporary Resort \|\| 02/08 - Caribbean Beach Resort \|\| 05/10 - All-Star Sports / Coronado Springs Resort \|\| 12/10 - Offsite @ DisneyWorld \|\| 11/11 - Port Orleans Riverside Next trip: 11/13 - Riverside...or maybe Animal Kingdom...ugh...

12-06-2012, 11:24 AM	#8
winthropf Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 190	One thing to note if booking a solo ADR online. If you enter for 2 people, many more time slots open up.

12-06-2012, 06:04 PM	#9
Stinky_Pete DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,611	I am planning my first solo trip in a week and a half. I see mention of bars that serve full menus. Can someone please list some of these? Thanks!

12-06-2012, 09:23 PM	#10
mlittig DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Massachusetts Posts: 5,145	I go solo and eat wherever I want I have also used the "book it for 2" strategy if I can't get a table for one since I figure it is not a problem because I have never seen a real table for one __________________ 5/87 Polynesian 5/90 Polynesian 12/02 Off site 8/08 French Quarter 6/09 French Quarter 8/09 All Star Sports 4/10 French Quarter 12/10 Old Key West 4/11 Old Key West 8/11 Pop 9/11 Pop 4/12 Old Key West 8/12 Old Key West 4/13 Old Key West 8/7/13 Old Key West

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