Dining Reservations on a Party Night?

cjgren

cjgren

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Hi all! I hope I'm posting this in the right place...

I'm going on my first cruise this year with my best friend. We have 3 days on-site pre-cruise and due to flight scheduling, she won't get in until around 3pm. To get the most out of our time there, we were planning on going to Magic Kingdom that night for MVMCP (as long as the dates line up). My question was on making dining reservations. What time do the TS restaurants stop taking reservations for that night? I know we can get in as early as 4 and we were really hoping to do Be Our Guest while we were there.

Any advise is greatly appreciated!
 
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KCheatle

KCheatle

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While I've never been during MWMCP, I have eating at Tony's during MNSSHP. I know we had reservations for ~6:30 and the party started at 7. We had tickets to the party though, so we weren't concerned about the timing. I think right at the start of the party, they start checking to make sure you have a ticket, and if you don't, you're out. But, that doesn't apply if you're already at a restaurant. Although, I've heard that they will ask you at the restaurant if you have a ticket to the party, and if not, you're asked to leave. I don't know at what time they won't let you into the park anymore if you don't have a ticket to the party? I would assume they can't tell you you can't go in until after the party starts at 7, though. Cause, technically, the park is still open to all guests until 7, and for all they know, you're just going in to grab a t-shirt from the confectionery quick??
 
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docdebbi

docdebbi

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We ate at BoG last October with a reservation that started right before party time. When we were leaving, there was a CM at the exit door and since we didn't have tickets to the party (nor did we plan to stay, we did the party another night), they called our "escort" with a big ghost sign and a light which he held above his head as he lead us, and 2 other parties, out of the park.
first- very embarrassing, as people know that you are being escorted out, they assume you were trying to cheat
second- this guy got so far ahead of us, and didn't even look back, that there were tons of people between us and him. it was pitch black. we had to run to keep up with him.
if anyone wanted to bolt and stay, they could have. of course, they probably would have eventually been caught as they do check bands at every ride. but what a waste of time since it would have been so easy to just split off.
 
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Disvillain63

Disvillain63

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ADRs are taken during party hours, so you and your friend can schedule one after 7pm...since you're planning to attend the party. As for guests not attending, they can make ADRs for dining up to 6:55pm. Depending on the restaurant and day, you may have an escort to the front of the park. However, if you needed to stop for one last souvenir at the Emporium, they've been known to let you...just can't purchase the party-specific merchandise.

Anyone remaining in the park after party start is asked to leave or purchase a ticket for the party. You cannot visit the attractions/rides or special events (cookies/candy) without your party band.
 
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stevehousse

stevehousse

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Disvillain63 said:
ADRs are taken during party hours, so you and your friend can schedule one after 7pm...since you're planning to attend the party. As for guests not attending, they can make ADRs for dining up to 6:55pm. Depending on the restaurant and day, you may have an escort to the front of the park. However, if you needed to stop for one last souvenir at the Emporium, they've been known to let you...just can't purchase the party-specific merchandise.

Anyone remaining in the park after party start is asked to leave or purchase a ticket for the party. You cannot visit the attractions/rides or special events (cookies/candy) without your party band.
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They do not do ADRs during the party. I tried that last year and the latest time you will be able to schedule one is for 7pm, even if u have a party ticket!
 
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