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Old 11-04-2009, 12:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Dinner before Spectro at the MK

Ok I want to see spectromagic at the MK in May. My question is where is a good place to eat dinner and at what time so that we can make it there in plenty of time to see the show.

We are looking for a table service because we have the dlx dining plan.....

Thanks any help is appreciated, and we are willing to go to a hotel but I want to be there in plenty of time. My ADR need to be made on Friday....
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We are also going in May and I plan to have dinner at Ohanas before Spectro. I'm thinking an early dinner around 5:30 or 6pm
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'Ohana is an option, as is Chef Mickey's, then in the park itself, you've got the Crystal Palace, which is another of our favourites.
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I would choose either Kona (at the Poly) or the Plaza. I realize the Plaza isn't the greatest use of TS credits, but the food is good (especially the shakes!) and the location is convenient.

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I'd hit 'Ohana or Kona and then go to Spectro.
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We've done all of those:

Chef Mickey
Ohana
Kona
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Crystal Palace
Liberty Tree Tavern
Plaza
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Of course on the deluxe plan, you could also do Cali Grill in the Contemporary...
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It sounds like you really are worried about being on time so I would recommend one of the places in the park:
Liberty Tree Tavern
Tonys Town Square
Crystal Palace
Cinderella's Royal Table

All of them are good places to eat and offer a variety of choices.

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I would stay in the park and eat at either Liberty Tree Tavern, Tony's Town Square or Crystal Palce.
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It sounds like you really are worried about being on time so I would recommend one of the places in the park:
Liberty Tree Tavern
Tonys Town Square
Crystal Palace
Cinderella's Royal Table

All of them are good places to eat and offer a variety of choices.

I agree. If you are worried about being on time I'd stick to a place in the park. If it were me.....
Liberty Tree Tavern
Crystal Palace

Also, Chef Mickey's is at the Contemporary right outside MK so you would definitely be close.
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I will agree with staying in the park to eat.
Another vote for Liberty Tree Tavern or The Plaza.
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It's a lot less crowded to watch the parade from Frontierland. You may want to consider the Liberty Tree Tavern because it's neighbors with that part of the World, and the parade passes right in front of it.

Of course if you have your heart on Main Street (and I wouldn't blame you) the parade also runs run byTony's Town Square and the Plaza..with the Crystal Palace just slightly off the main drag but super close all the same.

You can shoot for Cinderella's, but it's more expensive, and very hard to get a reservation.
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When DD and I were at Disney 2 years ago, I "accidentally" made reservations at Tony's Town Square about an hour and a half before the parade was scheduled to start. We were seated on the patio and were just starting dessert when the parade began to come by. That was the best seat we had ever had for the parade!! It was great! If you want to stay in the park, I highly recommend Tony's Town Square for putting you in a perfect spot for the parade.
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All these are great I think I am going to try for Liberty but Tony's as a backup lol.. We are doing so many buffets for breakfast that another they may have to roll me to the parade. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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As others have said, since u really want to be on time for spectro eat in the Park. Tony's is right near the beginning of the Parade so if u get a ressie there u can exit and get a spot right near the beginning. We ate at tonys on spectro night and ate to the music of the parade. While we were waiting i went and watched a lilbit of it and got some good pics.

I have watched Spectro at least once every trip. LOVE IT. Only challenge is getting down Main Street after parade to go ride rides.
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