jaklgreen
Well-Known Member
Is this one of those self fulfilling prophecy type scenarios?
People don't want to be walking around with food searching for a table, so they hold a table. If no one held tables, there would be better availability.
The Universal approach was great. They held the food line-up back if tables weren't available. Once I had food I was seated almost immediately.
There is obviously some debate on whether or not people should hold tables, but the Universal approach eliminates that issue perfectly.
It might be harder to implement at Disney due to a higher guest volume, but it's really a no-brainer in my eyes.
I know they have used this policy during busy times at Pecos Bills. They way they set up the restaurants with so many ways in and out makes it hard for them to monitor the area. Plus I can imagine how many times the cast members get yelled at trying to enforce this. Let's face it, a good chunk of WDW visitors are self centered jerks. The only thing that might work is they queue the line outside and let people in as tables open up. Plus a little courtesy from guests would be nice like during the rush time, eat and get out. Don't sit there forever to "rest" after you finish your meal.