Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare

[madtea_party]

I am about to reserve a breakfast at the 1900 Park Fare at GF for a 9:15 reservation on Sept. 2,2012. That is also the only day we can see the MK opening show and really would like to catch it. Does that leave enough time to get to GF for the breakfast after the show?

Thanks!

 

[lykalagahit]

Does that leave enough time to get to GF for the breakfast after the show?

 

[madtea_party]

Does that leave enough time to get to GF for the breakfast after the show?

yes, MK for the show then leave for GF
LOL sorry, weird wording

 

[wagnerdanp]

Just take the boat from MK to the GF. The GF is the first stop after the boat leaves MK.

 

[madtea_party]

Just take the boat from MK to the GF. The GF is the first stop after the boat leaves MK.

OK that's what I figured we would do. Thanks!

 

[journ116]

You might be cutting it close and here's why:

1. The opening ceremony begins 5 min. prior to park opening (@ 9 a.m. that day). This will theoretically leave you with 15 min. to get to GF. Disney recommends arriving 10 min. early for dining reservations.
2. You'll be at the mercy of Disney Transportation. As a previous poster mentioned, the boat would be your safest bet. If you'd pick up the Resort monorail line @ MK, here's what those stops look like: MK->CT->TTC->Poly->GF (and the cycle begins again).
3. I believe there is a 10 min. grace period before you're considered a "no show." At 1900 Park Fare, "no shows" incur a $10/person fee.

I just checked the Disney Dining Reservation site, and found a 9:35 a.m. @ 1900 Park Fare (I based it on 4 people). You should not feel as "rushed" to make that time from MK compared to an early time.

I'm not trying to push this next option, but it's an option non-the-less: eating inside the park, either prior to park opening or after, or making your ressie @ 1900 earlier. There are numerous times available at Cinderella's Castle & a 9:45 a.m. @ Crystal Palace (a $2.13 difference for adults & $1.07 for children). Also, there are numerous times available @ 1900. Just a thought!

Enjoy your trip!!

 

[jmargarone27]

I was told once that the grace period is 30 minutes after, but personally, I always try to show up on time because I find it rude otherwise. Trust me, there have been plenty of times where someone takes a little too long to get ready, the monorail is taking forever, or the boat is not in operation... just do your best and they will accommodate you.

 

[DisDadEddie]

You'll get there late, but they will still seat you.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

It'll be cutting it close. We did something similar last summer...we went to MK (just outside of bag check) to watch the show and then opted to take the monorail around to the GF. I think our ADR was a bit later...like 10:15a and I think it was around 9:20a when we got over there.

 

[tare]

1900 is a great breakfast!! The monorail sometimes has tragic jams so keep that in mind!!!

 

[rob0519]

1900 is indeed a great breakfast. It is better than CP or Chef Mickey's in my opinion. We've been going to WDW regularly since 1996 and have never seen the MK opening. Hope you enjoy both activities.