Farro
Argh.
- Joined
- Jun 19, 2016
We don't really tend to linger over TS meals; when we want to just relax we typically head to either Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar or Nomad's Lounge and order a few appetizers and have a bottle of wine or a few drinks. In general we prefer to share a few appetizers or split an entree instead of each getting a full meal so the bars and lounges at WDW are perfect spots for us. We always feel like it's much easier to linger at the bars and lounges than at TS restaurants (we often eat at the bar at the TS restaurants) because there isn't someone with an ADR waiting on our table. Part of the rush at TS places is that, for better or worse, WDW only allocates a short period of time for each table to complete their meal so the CMs try to get you in and out ASAP. I wouldn't be very happy if I had to wait for an hour for my ADR because people were purposely lingering over their meal. With that said, we don't rush through our meal and there are certain places we have chosen not to go back to because of how quickly they try to get you out the door (I'm talking to you 'Ohana). Since it's typically just my hubby and I when we head to WDW now, we do find that we spend a lot more time just hanging out somewhere on property enjoying our time together as opposed to racing around trying to do a bunch of rides.
Perhaps at the restaurants in the theme parks people should be mindful of lingering, but for most restaurants in the resorts and Disney Springs I think it's perfectly acceptable to take your time, enjoy your drinks, and have a good dinner. If possible, we won't order our main course until the appetizers are brought out, especially in signatures. Nothing I hate more than my entree arriving before we even have a chance to finish the appetizer. If you have a wine list and bar, entrees of $30 and up, expect people to not want to be in and out in 45 minutes.