Originally Posted By stagemomx3 That is what we plan to do when we go there on Thursday. The desserts look fabulous and we can't wait!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb When I tried to make ressies a couple of months ago I was told you couldn't just order desserts. However; that might not be official policy or what you encounter once in the BB. My advise, don't mention your plan while talking to Disney dining.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I can't help but feel just having dessert is unfair to the other people who might want to dine there but cannot because all the reservation slots are gone. Having flown 6000 miles to Disneyland, it took me hours (and expensive international phone calls) to get a time slot once. Someone that just has dessert there is having a similar impact.
Originally Posted By Altadisdude From what I've been able to gather the BB tells people that they can't simply order dessert but won't kick you out once they seat you. While it's sad, from a financial point of view it makes sense to let the big spenders take up the limited capacity. Fair? No way. As for the menu for desserts allearsnet lists it as : Desserts Each treasured treat comes with a "Pirates" booty keepsake! Tortuga Trio of Creme Brulee - chocolate, passion fruit and vanilla-bean custards, caramelized and served with Brittany cookies $7.99 The Key West, Key Lime - Flaky crust filled with tangy key-lime citrus creme $7.99 The Flying Dutchman Cookie Boat - Warm chocolate chip cookie boat, served with Dreyer's vanilla bean ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce $8.99
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Not everyone can afford to drop a bunch of cash at a restaraunt. Should they be denied the nice atmosphere because they don't have a extra $50 +? Diners ordering a dessert only meal will only be at the table a third of the time as a regular diner, freeing up the table for others sooner.
Originally Posted By avromark This begs the question should more restaurants be integrated into attractions? If well done I think yes, anyone can eat at a nice restaurant, but seeing the boats go by before they go down the falls isn't something you can see at most restaurants.
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 We ordered just dessert there Thursday night. We had great seats by the water and had a fabulous time. I called less than 30 days out to get the reservations. Did I feel guilty about just ordering dessert? Nope! I enjoyed my creme brulee and the wonderful atmosphere, and the time spent with my family.
Originally Posted By cstephens I don't see a problem with ordering just dessert as long as you're there long enough to enjoy the dessert and not just nursing the dessert for 2 hours. And I don't see the need to tell them you're just going to order dessert when you make the reservation. /cs
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I made the mistake of mentioning it when she asked what time I wanted the seating... "Oh it doesn't matter, we just want dessert" "You can't do that anymore" Ah well, live and learn
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo While I agree that ordering dessert means people will be there for less time, the reservation slots are still set up for full meals, and there are only a finite number of seatings. Each to their own. People of the world will always do what suits their own needs first, so life is a battle.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Yes, but the whole restaurant is not reservation only. If the table frees up, they will fill it. No problem. They simply look at their check-in list and pull the first family with the right sized party.
Originally Posted By Hound If you just have dessert and leave, the standby's w/o ressies may get seated sooner.
Originally Posted By goodgirl Summer 2005: Inspector57 and I had a very late dinner reservation but weren't really hungry. We ordered and shared an appetizer and a dessert. No problems at all.
