Crystal Palace pre park opening ressie - The DIS Discussion Forums

dalgal101 · 12-19-2012, 04:45 PM

I have a ressie for 1/30 at 8:25 am, I now have found a 8:10 am but it says "your party may be sat at more than one table". We are a party of 4 what do you think the chances are of getting sat at more than one table? Also, with a 8:10 ressie is there enough time to get some empty park pics. This will be our second day at MK.

Thanks for your input.

Conan the Librarian · 12-19-2012, 04:55 PM

Separate Tables? Slim to none.

You should get some photos. What happens is that they will have you in a separate line from the folks just there early. You will be let it right at 8 to go down to the restaurant. The main problem will be that they won't let you go past the bridge at the end of Main Street. It might be hard to get too many photos beyond that without a zoom lens.

Besides, you want to get to the window for check in at the restaurant.

"Remember to break open the biscuit, THEN pour the sausage gravy on. "

Keke · 12-19-2012, 05:11 PM

It says the same thing on my ressie also. We also have an 8:10 am at CP. The weird thing is that there are only 3 of us. So I'm wondering if they will let the 4 year old sit by herself?

CalSea12 · 12-19-2012, 06:01 PM

Same here it's my hubby, me and my one year old. I wonder if someone else will be sitting with my one year old? Finally a peaceful meal lol

Crystal824 · 12-19-2012, 07:08 PM

It says that on pretty much all the reservations. I've never been split up from my party. I don't think you really have to worry unless you have a large party.

mousermerf · 12-19-2012, 07:33 PM

Disney's reservation system has "tabletops" that have X-number of people spots.

They combine tabletops to make party sizes - but they have 2's, 4's, 5's.. etc that relate to the real tables in the establishment. There's even 3's for places like Brown derby with the weird circular booths. Larger parties will of course have to be split over multiple tables - especially if they're round ones like Whispering Canyon.

But that's all decided day-of by the location, you're not reserving a specific table or group of tables. To accomodate your party of 4 they pulled two 2-tops from the system. No one at the restaurant is going to try and split you into two pairs of two unless something has gone really wrong. The availability of "tabletops" is just based on cycling estimates of seating/dining/etc.. times and turnover.

There are also dumb rules that can screw you out of getting a table - like some 4tops can only accept reservations for 3-4 guests, making it hard to get reservations for 2 people, despite there obviously being space. So if you cant find anything, just jiggle your party number around by a few - Disney's just trying to make more money by filling every seat versus accommodating first-come first-serve.

Cheshire Figment · 12-19-2012, 09:23 PM

I have received this same warning when I make a reservation for just myself. If they do split me up I hope the tables are adjoining, so I can keep myself together.

If the tables are far apart it may upset the other diners, because my blood and guts will be spilled all over the restaurant, making a very disgusting mess.

StilAPrincessAtHeart · 12-19-2012, 09:36 PM

We had an 8:05 ressie on Dec. 3. We were held in a separate queue and they let us in about 10 min til 8. We were then able to walk up to the castle and get photos and had a few minutes before we checked in (ther is usually a line anyway.)

If you have an 8:10 and they end up letting you in 10 minutes early, that'd give you some good time to get to the castle for some pics!

I love pre-park opening breakfasts!!!

Schmeck · 12-20-2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalgal101

I have a ressie for 1/30 at 8:25 am, I now have found a 8:10 am but it says "your party may be sat at more than one table". We are a party of 4 what do you think the chances are of getting sat at more than one table? Also, with a 8:10 ressie is there enough time to get some empty park pics. This will be our second day at MK.

Thanks for your input.

It really said "sat" instead of "seated"?

Masonmj84 · 12-20-2012, 08:34 AM

On 12/11 we had an 8:15 reservation for 6 and were all seated at the same table.

We also had 14 other ADRs for 6 during that trip (3 of which were also 8:15 am character breakfasts) and were always seated at the same table.

And, yes, you will still have time to enjoy walking down a relatively empty Main Street (and take pictures of the castle, etc.) before your ADR, provided you arrive to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom by, say, 7:45 am.

ItsNotMuchofaTail · 12-20-2012, 08:37 AM

I had an 8:25 ADR on 11/28. I always allow the extra time to use Disney transportation and we arrived at the turnstiles at 7:45. Now, it was a light crowd day, Tuesday in a light week, but we were let right in the ADR line and on up to the restaurant. We checked in at CP at 7:55 and were called with the first groups seated right at 8:00.

We saw my DD's BFFs, the 100 Acre Wood crowd, ate a yummy breakfast and left at about 8:55. We saw the stampede coming down the street, but we were in front of them, LOL.

That part was actually really fun. Looking back down Main Street and seeing all those people, while the other way - almost no one.

The restaurant was not full, but it did take 45 minutes for the characters to make the rounds. If you actually sat at 8:25, I don't know that you would be out in time for 9:00. But you may get in early, like we did.

Sergios · 12-20-2012, 02:33 PM

We've been there before and most tables are AT LEAST for 4... Never seen a table of 2?! You'll be ok I'm sure

Sergio

bumbershoot · 12-20-2012, 04:08 PM

It's a pretty common auto-response. We get it for all of our reservations (for 3, with one child) that I remember looking at the confirmation for. (horrid sentence, hopefully you get what I'm saying)

I pay it no mind whatsoever.

ETA, watch the park hours, by the way. We had a lovely pre-opening reservation, we had NO clue they might change the park opening time, and when we got there the park was already open. Highly disappointing. Got no empty-park pictures b/c there were already people there when we entered.

MouseEarsForAll · 12-20-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheshire Figment

I have received this same warning when I make a reservation for just myself. If they do split me up I hope the tables are adjoining, so I can keep myself together.

If the tables are far apart it may upset the other diners, because my blood and guts will be spilled all over the restaurant, making a very disgusting mess.

dalgal101 · 12-20-2012, 05:02 PM

Thanks!

12-19-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
dalgal101 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 139	Crystal Palace pre park opening ressie I have a ressie for 1/30 at 8:25 am, I now have found a 8:10 am but it says "your party may be sat at more than one table". We are a party of 4 what do you think the chances are of getting sat at more than one table? Also, with a 8:10 ressie is there enough time to get some empty park pics. This will be our second day at MK. Thanks for your input.

12-19-2012, 04:55 PM	#2
Conan the Librarian Been Visting the Mouse since 1972 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,892	Separate Tables? Slim to none. You should get some photos. What happens is that they will have you in a separate line from the folks just there early. You will be let it right at 8 to go down to the restaurant. The main problem will be that they won't let you go past the bridge at the end of Main Street. It might be hard to get too many photos beyond that without a zoom lens. Besides, you want to get to the window for check in at the restaurant. "Remember to break open the biscuit, THEN pour the sausage gravy on. " __________________ Now known as 'Conan the DragonSlayer!' Geek the Library! I Geek Astronomy! s his Before 2007 many Trips 2007 HHI (Jan) Daytrip (Feb), BCV (Apr/May) HHI (Nov) Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2008 HHI (Jan), Daytrip (Feb), SS (May), BV? (Oct) 2009 POP(Feb)WLV (Mar), SSR(May), SSR(Sept), FtW (Dec), HHI?(Dec) 2010 Feb (off site), May SSR, Oct HHI. 2011 May SSR, Oct HHI 2012 Feb (off site), May SSR(aiming at BCV) 2013 Feb OKW, May SSR 2004 POR-Pop Century(May),POR (Oct), Ft Wilderness(Dec) 2005 HH(Jan), way off site(Feb), POR-Polynesian(May), Carribbean Beach(Oct), POP (Nov for Three Dog Night), Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2006 HHI (Jan) Daytrip (Feb), BCV (Apr/May) HHI (Nov) Ft Wilderness (Dec)

12-19-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
CalSea12 Desperately needs a dose of the magic! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 347	Same here it's my hubby, me and my one year old. I wonder if someone else will be sitting with my one year old? Finally a peaceful meal lol __________________ DH-Sean Me-Angel DD-Kallie Several Trips as a child to DL and DW, 2008-All Star Movies ,2010-Honeymoon Caribbean Beach, Upcoming May SWW 2013!!!!

12-19-2012, 07:08 PM	#5
Crystal824 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,217	It says that on pretty much all the reservations. I've never been split up from my party. I don't think you really have to worry unless you have a large party. __________________ 1997- Courtyard by Marriot 1999- Fall College Program 2000-Summer College Program 2001-Coronado Springs Resort 2004-Carribbean Beach Resort 2005-Silver Lake Resort 2006-Pop Century 2008-Polynesian Resort 2009-Port Orleans French Quarter 2010-Coronado Springs 2011 - Port Orleans Riverside 2012- Sheraton Vistana Resort

12-19-2012, 09:23 PM	#7
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,859	I have received this same warning when I make a reservation for just myself. If they do split me up I hope the tables are adjoining, so I can keep myself together. If the tables are far apart it may upset the other diners, because my blood and guts will be spilled all over the restaurant, making a very disgusting mess. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

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12-19-2012, 05:11 PM	#3
Keke Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 245	It says the same thing on my ressie also. We also have an 8:10 am at CP. The weird thing is that there are only 3 of us. So I'm wondering if they will let the 4 year old sit by herself?

12-19-2012, 07:33 PM	#6
mousermerf DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,636	Disney's reservation system has "tabletops" that have X-number of people spots. They combine tabletops to make party sizes - but they have 2's, 4's, 5's.. etc that relate to the real tables in the establishment. There's even 3's for places like Brown derby with the weird circular booths. Larger parties will of course have to be split over multiple tables - especially if they're round ones like Whispering Canyon. But that's all decided day-of by the location, you're not reserving a specific table or group of tables. To accomodate your party of 4 they pulled two 2-tops from the system. No one at the restaurant is going to try and split you into two pairs of two unless something has gone really wrong. The availability of "tabletops" is just based on cycling estimates of seating/dining/etc.. times and turnover. There are also dumb rules that can screw you out of getting a table - like some 4tops can only accept reservations for 3-4 guests, making it hard to get reservations for 2 people, despite there obviously being space. So if you cant find anything, just jiggle your party number around by a few - Disney's just trying to make more money by filling every seat versus accommodating first-come first-serve.

12-19-2012, 09:36 PM	#8
StilAPrincessAtHeart Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Beloit, WI Posts: 90	We were let in a little early... We had an 8:05 ressie on Dec. 3. We were held in a separate queue and they let us in about 10 min til 8. We were then able to walk up to the castle and get photos and had a few minutes before we checked in (ther is usually a line anyway.) If you have an 8:10 and they end up letting you in 10 minutes early, that'd give you some good time to get to the castle for some pics! I love pre-park opening breakfasts!!! __________________ 1st Disneyland Trip- In Utero, '76, Too Many Disneyland Trips to count-'76-'97, 1st WDW Trip- 2011, Dreaming Of My 2nd WDW Trip-POP 11/27-12/4/12, MVMCP 11/27/12 First WDW Trip, 1st Day Report 2nd Day 3rd Day 4th & 5th Day 6th Day Still on the "To Do" list

12-20-2012, 08:34 AM	#10
Masonmj84 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 877	On 12/11 we had an 8:15 reservation for 6 and were all seated at the same table. We also had 14 other ADRs for 6 during that trip (3 of which were also 8:15 am character breakfasts) and were always seated at the same table. And, yes, you will still have time to enjoy walking down a relatively empty Main Street (and take pictures of the castle, etc.) before your ADR, provided you arrive to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom by, say, 7:45 am. __________________

12-20-2012, 08:37 AM	#11
ItsNotMuchofaTail but I'm sort of attached to it Join Date: May 2012 Location: PA Posts: 222	I had an 8:25 ADR on 11/28. I always allow the extra time to use Disney transportation and we arrived at the turnstiles at 7:45. Now, it was a light crowd day, Tuesday in a light week, but we were let right in the ADR line and on up to the restaurant. We checked in at CP at 7:55 and were called with the first groups seated right at 8:00. We saw my DD's BFFs, the 100 Acre Wood crowd, ate a yummy breakfast and left at about 8:55. We saw the stampede coming down the street, but we were in front of them, LOL. That part was actually really fun. Looking back down Main Street and seeing all those people, while the other way - almost no one. The restaurant was not full, but it did take 45 minutes for the characters to make the rounds. If you actually sat at 8:25, I don't know that you would be out in time for 9:00. But you may get in early, like we did. __________________ Amy DD(10) Previous trips: Off Site: Visiting the grandparents in the 80s - June 2000 - Honeymoon (POFQ) - June 2007 - DD's 1st trip (ASM)June 2010 - We're getting divorced and going anyway (CBR) November 2012 - Just DD and me (POR-Royal Room)

12-20-2012, 02:33 PM	#12
Sergios Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 19	We've been there before and most tables are AT LEAST for 4... Never seen a table of 2?! You'll be ok I'm sure Sergio

12-20-2012, 04:08 PM	#13
bumbershoot DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 37,562	It's a pretty common auto-response. We get it for all of our reservations (for 3, with one child) that I remember looking at the confirmation for. (horrid sentence, hopefully you get what I'm saying) I pay it no mind whatsoever. ETA, watch the park hours, by the way. We had a lovely pre-opening reservation, we had NO clue they might change the park opening time, and when we got there the park was already open. Highly disappointing. Got no empty-park pictures b/c there were already people there when we entered. __________________ -molly + robert + eamon (9!!) DLR 7,9,12 2012 Universal Feb '12 DLR Dec '11 and Feb '12 WDW 1.0 WDW 2.0 pretrip and trip DLR '05-'09 found within this link feb 2013 cruise & WDW 3.0 TOT 10-miler in Oct '13//halfmarathon and mother-son5K in Jan '14 pre-TR

12-20-2012, 05:02 PM	#15
dalgal101 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 139	Thanks!

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