Kona breakfast and rope drop

[Patrick Dollar]

Hi all!

Would a 7:30 ADR at Kona Cafe give us enough time to eat and get to rope drop at MK? (hopefully not behind a ton of people)

We're not going to RD 7DMT -- we'll be going towards Frontierland.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Hi all!

Would a 7:30 ADR at Kona Cafe give us enough time to eat and get to rope drop at MK? (hopefully not behind a ton of people)

We're not going to RD 7DMT -- we'll be going towards Frontierland.

What time is rope drop that day?

 

[Patrick Dollar]

What time is rope drop that day?

Apologies -- it's on Tuesday, March 6, and rope drop is at 9.

 

[Clamman73]

I've done it before...being there at 7:30, the tables aren't totally filled up so you're served fairly quickly. But I ate and got out of there so I would still be up front for rope drop, but that was last year before what they do now with letting people in early.
With going to frontierland first, it can be a ghost town on the quiet days at 9:00 so not too much worrying about hustling.

 

[sxeensweet]

Also hours could change closer to. An opening time of 8am is very possible so keep that in mind that your plans could be altered if that morning opens earlier as hours are adjusted later.

 

[Patrick Dollar]

Thanks for the responses! Is an 8 am opening likely? I didn't look back very far in the historical hours but didn't see that in 2017.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Also, remember that you go through security before getting on the monorail at the resort. This could be a slow process that time of day.

 

[Patrick Dollar]

Also, remember that you go through security before getting on the monorail at the resort. This could be a slow process that time of day.

That was part of what I was worrying about. I would really like my bf to experience Tonga Toast, but it may have to wait until next trip.

 

[TXDisney]

Gonna be tough. Are you wanting to see the rope drop? Or just wanting to get there early this beat some of the crowd? Bc if you're 30min late that early, lines still won't be that bad. Enjoy your Tonga Toast.

 

[sxeensweet]

Thanks for the responses! Is an 8 am opening likely? I didn't look back very far in the historical hours but didn't see that in 2017.

Yes they did have some 8am openings this year at busy times. (Changed a week or so prior to dates) March is in the middle of Spring Breaks so it’s very possible that could happen. It may not just wanted you to know that is a possibility. And you are very welcome!! We love Kona Cafe breakfast by the way so try to keep it or even do on another day if you can.

 

[epcotisbest]

Yes they did have some 8am openings this year at busy times. (Changed a week or so prior to dates) March is in the middle of Spring Breaks so it’s very possible that could happen. It may not just wanted you to know that is a possibility. And you are very welcome!! We love Kona Cafe breakfast by the way so try to keep it or even do on another day if you can.

Yeah, I agree about Kona. The thing is, for us Kona is a breakfast to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed through. I would not want to be in a hurry to rush through breakfast at Kona. I would rather skip Kona than rush it if rope drop is important, but that is just me.

 

[sxeensweet]

Yeah, I agree about Kona. The thing is, for us Kona is a breakfast to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed through. I would not want to be in a hurry to rush through breakfast at Kona. I would rather skip Kona than rush it if rope drop is important, but that is just me.

Totally agree as to why I suggested doing it maybe another day also. I don’t like ever rushing any meal.

 

[Hakunamatata]

That was part of what I was worrying about. I would really like my bf to experience Tonga Toast, but it may have to wait until next trip.

Capt Cooks has Tonga Toast on their menu. Might be a better option

 

[sxeensweet]

Capt Cooks has Tonga Toast on their menu. Might be a better option

But if it’s the first time trying it I don’t recommend it. It’s not the same it’s drier doesn’t seem as fresh, and no strawberry compote for it at Captain Cooks and to us that is what completes the dish. So yes definitely an option but don’t reccomend it for first timers trying it.

 

[Patrick Dollar]

But if it’s the first time trying it I don’t recommend it. It’s not the same it’s drier doesn’t seem as fresh, and no strawberry compote for it at Captain Cooks and to us that is what completes the dish. So yes definitely an option but don’t reccomend it for first timers trying it.

I had Capt. Cook's in the back of my mind. I agree with what you said -- if it was just me, I'd go there. But since it's my bf's first time trying Tonga Toast, I would only do Kona.

I might try to squeeze in Kona on another day, but I have a feeling it may not happen this trip.

 

[epcotisbest]

But if it’s the first time trying it I don’t recommend it. It’s not the same it’s drier doesn’t seem as fresh, and no strawberry compote for it at Captain Cooks and to us that is what completes the dish. So yes definitely an option but don’t reccomend it for first timers trying it.

Yes, that strawberry compote makes the dish. Without it, it just seems like a whole different breakfast. Kinda like pancakes without syrup or pecan pie without pecans.

 

[nickys]

Hi all!

Would a 7:30 ADR at Kona Cafe give us enough time to eat and get to rope drop at MK? (hopefully not behind a ton of people)

We're not going to RD 7DMT -- we'll be going towards Frontierland.

Remember the gates will open for everyone at 8 for a 9 opening. So you would be near the back of the rope drop crowd when you arrive. However, since you're heading to Frontierland that wouldn't matter so much.

I'd be a bit worried about being in the midst of all the families trying to arrive just before rope drop. You might be finished eating by the back of 8, so getting to MK around 8:20 / 8:30. I suspect there would still be a lot of people arriving at the same time, it might seem very busy getting down Main Street. As long as you're OK with that, it would work because most people will head to Fantasyland.

 

[JillC LI]

We prefer to hit MK at rope drop, get in a bunch of rides while the park is quiet, then go to Kona Cafe for "brunch" at 11am when they are still serving breakfast.

 

[krause]

Hi all!

Would a 7:30 ADR at Kona Cafe give us enough time to eat and get to rope drop at MK? (hopefully not behind a ton of people)

We're not going to RD 7DMT -- we'll be going towards Frontierland.

I agree with pp. Rope drop and then go to Kona for a later breakfast! Set your fastpasses for when you'll get back from breakfast. If you're set on 7:30 go and enjoy your breakfast and if you get to the park a bit after 8 Frontierland still shouldn't be too busy.