3:30 dining at 'Ohana worthwhile?

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samf

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Hi, I've been trying and trying to get a rez for dinner at 'Ohana. Finally got one for my family, but it's at 3:30--right when it opens. Wondering if anyone has been in the same boat and can tell me if it's worthwhile. We are staying at the Poly and plan to take a mid-afternoon break from the parks anyway...but, who works up an appetite at 3:30? And will there be any entertainment/games for kids that early in the day? Lastly, I made a rez for 3 but there are 4 in my party (couldn't get a rez for 4). Think this will be a problem?

Many thanks.
Sam
 
Tuvalu

Tuvalu

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Welcome to the forums, @samf.

Yes, 3:30 pm is awfully early for dinner. I recommend checking frequently for a later ADR, up to the day before you plan to dine (there's a good chance of cancellations when people get within 24 hours and don't want to pay the no-show fee.) Also, search for 4, not 3, because there are tables that only seat 3 and if you show up with 4 there could be a problem. (We are a party of 3, so I know of what I speak ;).)

But if you are unsuccessful booking a later ADR, your party of 4 *should* be accommodated (though you may have to wait longer) since there is usually some leeway when a restaurant first opens. Make sure you eat an early (or light) breakfast so you will have hearty appetites...'Ohana is a lot of yummy food!!

As for entertainment, 'Ohana has a singer (usually female, sometimes male) who engages guests during dinner and I imagine will begin performing earlier now with the change in hours.
 
DisneyFans4Life

DisneyFans4Life

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3:30 can be an ok time to eat a big dinner. I agree that later in the day I will be hungry again, but not for a full meal. Maybe two scoops of ice cream in a waffle cone...
 
Doug Means

Doug Means

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samf said:
Hi, I've been trying and trying to get a rez for dinner at 'Ohana. Finally got one for my family, but it's at 3:30--right when it opens. Wondering if anyone has been in the same boat and can tell me if it's worthwhile. We are staying at the Poly and plan to take a mid-afternoon break from the parks anyway...but, who works up an appetite at 3:30? And will there be any entertainment/games for kids that early in the day? Lastly, I made a rez for 3 but there are 4 in my party (couldn't get a rez for 4). Think this will be a problem?

Many thanks.
Sam
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my family did this 2 trips ago. we love O'Hana and could only get 3:30 reservations and took them. what we did was call that lunch. we always eat an early breakfast. that day we had a small snack around 11, and ate at 3:30 for "lunch" in our brains. that night we had dinner late too but it was smaller than normal.
 
bethymouse

bethymouse

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As far as the reservation for 3 instead of 4, I'm not so sure about that. That might be a slight problem.:( 'Ohana is a wonderful family style all you can eat restaurant, so you'll be fine. Whatever time you can snag!;) You can grab a snack later that evening.;)
 
Princess_AmyK

Princess_AmyK

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danyoung56 said:
Not if they eat at 'Ohana at 3:30pm.
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Seriously, once you eat at Ohanas youre good for like a full 24 hours lol I have never eaten there and not felt sickly full

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