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5–6 p.m. seatings beat 8 p.m. meltdown queues—popular rooms fill early with families anyway. Late sunsets tempt parents to push dinner too late; tired kids hate sixty-minute waits. Early bird specials align with this rhythm.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
