We’re considering going then as well - thanks!We went in mid November on a weekday.
So we really need to figure out the show lottery without the app, if this is even possible now?
So much good stuff in your post to research/Google. Where near the restaurant is the Zambini brothers stage area? The new Forest Theater is 1500 seats, hopefully that will improve odds of getting to see MMMW (which is very much a must see)?
The show lotteries using paper tickets hasn't changed. Depending on the show, the cutoff for the lottery will be 15 minutes to one hour before the show starts (just assume one hour to be safe). You can do the lottery near Gondolier Snacks on the left of Mediterranean Harbor in Disneysea and next to the Star Tours Fastpass distribution area in Disneyland.
It won't be hard to miss the stage because as you walk right past Zambini Brothers towards Soaring, you'll see everybody already waiting there. In that general area, you can ask a cast member which areas are sitting vs. standing.
Interesting, so the app does not allow reserving showtimes?
c) Head straight to E-Ticket attraction
d) After E is over obtain paper fastpass for D-ticket (and accept this may be the only FP you’ll get for the day)