Ok. Here's the real story. As some above who have recently been there said, the tables are first come first serve. No reserved tables. We arrived before nine and waited probably ten minutes in line to check in. I asked about reserved tables and was told that they are not. He stated that people seem much happier since the change. I told him that I am not one of those people. I am definitely not happier I don't want to have to compete again for a good seat. I did that all day long
We were walked down the ramp and shown to a table all the way in the back under the roof that had a terrible view of the fireworks, even though there were several closer to the front that would have fit our group of six. When he left so did we! And went to a table closer to the front. The view here was fine.
Indeed all the tables are now squished together up at the front half of the restaurant and about half will have obstructed views. There is no standing possible because the tables are directly up against the railing
And as reported above we watched several tables up front being held by one person for almost an hour until the remainder of their part arrived
And while some people may be happier about the change the two families that we watched demand their money back because they werent going to pay for obstructed views clearly weren't. They both left. I am assuming Disney is telling their CMs to say people like it but not from what I witnessed tonight
We won't return
