Trader Sam’s party of 7

[Tattylou]

I see Trader Sams takes reservations in California. We are a party of 7 (5 adults and 2 teenagers) going next Feb 2024 so we have lots of time to plans. We typically go when we are at WDW, but that is a different system of first come first serve to get in a cue.
Is it possible to get reservations for 7? I plugged it in today just to see what comes up at 60 days right now and it said “party size too large” or something of that nature. Also, how hard are these reservations to get at 60 days?
Thank you-

 

[kristensideaoffun]

If you want to sit inside, it’s likely you will need to split up your group. I believe they can’t accommodate any groups larger than 6 inside. You’re best bet will be to try to get two reservations around the same time for 3 and 4 people.

 

[goofy1954]

I couldn't even get a reservation for six. Made two concurrent reservations for four and two and will ask to be seated in adjacent tables, if possible.

 

[Tattylou]

If you want to sit inside, it’s likely you will need to split up your group. I believe they can’t accommodate any groups larger than 6 inside. You’re best bet will be to try to get two reservations around the same time for 3 and 4 people.

I couldn't even get a reservation for six. Made two concurrent reservations for four and two and will ask to be seated in adjacent tables, if possible.

OK this is helpful. We will split the group up when the time comes. Thank you.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

OK this is helpful. We will split the group up when the time comes. Thank you.

FYI: Two different people will have to make the reservations as you can’t hold two reservations in the same time window.

 

[goofy1954]

Actually, I DID make two simultaneous ADRs on one account.
Following the advice of another Disboarder, I used my laptop and phone and hit the time button simultaneously on both devices. Until you actually secure one of the reservations with a credit card, it will hold both times for a few minutes and not lock you out.
Did that Naples as well, where four also seems to be the maximum size for an ADR party.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Actually, I DID make two simultaneous ADRs on one account.
Following the advice of another Disboarder, I used my laptop and phone and hit the time button simultaneously on both devices. Until you actually secure one of the reservations with a credit card, it will hold both times for a few minutes and not lock you out.
Did that Naples as well, where four also seems to be the maximum size for an ADR party.

That is interesting and you must have quick hands!

 

[goofy1954]

Two buttons, two hands.

That is interesting and you must have quick hands!

 

[Sillysox]

was able to secure trader sams this morning at 6:00 on the nose using two different phones logged in and queued for Trader sams and the time entered in already...two groups of 3, managed to get the same time

 

[MillauFr]

Aren't there only about 10 seats inside?

 

[Tattylou]

Aren't there only about 10 seats inside?

Wow- Is that true? I’ve never been to the one in California. We’ve gone to the one in Florida and it’s small, but they do have seating for 7.

 

[Astylla]

Wow- Is that true? I’ve never been to the one in California. We’ve gone to the one in Florida and it’s small, but they do have seating for 7.

There's about 8-12 seats at the bar , and about three two tops , and three to four 4 top tables, but possibly can add a chair to some to accommodate more.

A party of 7 will have to sit at two different tables inside , it is MUCH smaller than in Florida and cozy is a good word for it.
Also be aware anyone under 21 will need to leave by 8pm.
There is much more plenriful seating outdoors but the real show is inside where I suggest.

Plan on splitting the party as close to the times as possible then check in together in person and explain so they can best try to accommodate.

 

[Tattylou]

There's about 8-12 seats at the bar , and about three two tops , and three to four 4 top tables, but possibly can add a chair to some to accommodate more.

A party of 7 will have to sit at two different tables inside , it is MUCH smaller than in Florida and cozy is a good word for it.
Also be aware anyone under 21 will need to leave by 8pm.
There is much more plenriful seating outdoors but the real show is inside where I suggest.

Plan on splitting the party as close to the times as possible then check in together in person and explain so they can best try to accommodate.

Yes that’s what we will have to try to do. Florida is 21+ after 8pm too. We were thinking of going on arrival day late afternoon- maybe 3ish depending on what time out flights are- we are ok to split up. This is helpful info. Thank you

 

[Sillysox]

There's about 8-12 seats at the bar , and about three two tops , and three to four 4 top tables, but possibly can add a chair to some to accommodate more.

A party of 7 will have to sit at two different tables inside , it is MUCH smaller than in Florida and cozy is a good word for it.
Also be aware anyone under 21 will need to leave by 8pm.
There is much more plenriful seating outdoors but the real show is inside where I suggest.

Plan on splitting the party as close to the times as possible then check in together in person and explain so they can best try to accommodate.

if you make an adr is it for inside? I was hoping to sit inside but I didn't know it was so small. We have never been there yet.

 

[kristensideaoffun]

if you make an adr is it for inside? I was hoping to sit inside but I didn't know it was so small. We have never been there yet.

Yes, ADRs are for inside seating. It’s possible to be seated inside as a walk up but your wait will be longer and it’s not guaranteed.

 

[goofy1954]

We've not been either, but I've read from those who have that all ADRs are seated inside.

 

[Kerr84]

Actually, I DID make two simultaneous ADRs on one account.
Following the advice of another Disboarder, I used my laptop and phone and hit the time button simultaneously on both devices. Until you actually secure one of the reservations with a credit card, it will hold both times for a few minutes and not lock you out.
Did that Naples as well, where four also seems to be the maximum size for an ADR party.

That was me and it works perfectly!

 

[goofy1954]

Thanks again!

 

[prswiller]

Keep refreshing on the day of or do walk up reservations