we a family of 2 adults and 2 children are travelling to DLP in Sept, we got the free HB offer, we are now going to book the restaurants, we have picked Café Mickey, Bistro chez remy and steakhouse, just wondering what time do you think we should book dinner for? I think the parade is 5.30pm, and the studios close at 6pm and park at 9pm
how long is dinner service usually? I am thinking if we go at 6pm for dinner, we would be out at 8 for another hour in park. what time do most people book dinner for?
thanks in advance,
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My husband and I try to eat that the same times we eat at home, so noon/1pm for lunch (depending how late we had breakfast) and 5pm for dinner.
But of course, with children and for those wanting to see the parade, those dinner times don't work unless you just want to grab a quick burger or something like that and are lucky with the queuing times at the counter service place you're going to.
It really all depends on your family we have an early breakfast and take snacks and drinks into the park for during the day and have dinner between 2-4pm my son has cerebal palsy plus autism and the later dinners are just too busy and noisy for him.
We find the service quicker and he's happier at the times we go.
The restaurant service at table service restaurants is best described as French. The French tend to linger over a meal and chat and drink a bit of wine, and that's the sort of service to expect. For example last time I was in Blue Lagoon, our starters came just over an hour after we were seated.
Sometimes it'll be faster but my experience is that's the exception rather than the rule. Tipping is not expected in Disneyland Paris (nor in French restaurants generally; if paying by cash you might say "keep the change" but that is all) so whilst the cast members are charming and friendly, it's because it's their job. Speed isn't a priority – so buffets are recommended if you need to be done in a hurry.
Oddly enough I've never had issues with slow service at DLP. :) Usually I'm in and out a table service restaurant in about an hour, maybe 90 minutes. But it probably makes a difference that I'm alone.
i know I posted this on another board, but we took a later (not that late) dining reservation for Chez Remy and when we were finished (it did take no less than 1.5 hrs) the park was closed and empty! we enjoyed taking pictures with no one in the background, and were privately escorted out. It was really lovely.
Slow service can also be a godsend especially when you get a table a bit early in Walts (4:15pm) and try to hang it out so you get to see the parade. I have never eaten a Ceasar salad so slowly ;)
Before you decide it's worth calling the restaurant reservations number to check the opening time of the restaurants - don't go on the park opening times as they may be different.