VAtink
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 5, 2013
Wow! Your Oga's experience sounds amazing. I happened to luck into something similar back when Rise had first opened and they were opening the park earlier than planned and so there were no ADRs for these "extra hours." Yes, I did a walk-up probably before 9am. . It was so much more pleasant! DJ Rex has lots of fun things to say and there were so many details I missed when wall to wall people. There weren't seats at the bar though ... that is awesome! I wonder if the demand will ever settle down to a more manageable/pleasant level. Haven't tried the charcuterie or the beer -- managed to snag a res for Oct so may check those out then!
It was so amazing, I feel very lucky to be able to experience it back in April while they were still limiting the number of people in there. Definitely more pleasant to not be squished in there, and having a seat was glorious! I wish they would keep it limited, maybe not as limited as in April, but at least limit it enough so we're not packed in like sardines!
Oh, and there is nothing wrong with going to at bar at 9am when in Disney!