Why is it an ADR all of a sudden?

Soundgod · 08-18-2006

They used to be Priority Seatings, which made a little sense Disney wise. They were not considered reservations per se. Now we have ADR, Advance Dining Reservation. That's probably the most redundant term I've ever heard. Of course it's Advance, you're making it before the fact, otherwise, you'd be walking up. Dining, again, redundant, why else would you make a reservation for a table at a restaurant? Finally, reservation, which, unless it's changed, is not a reservation in the traditional sense. Back to PS for a minute. They said they were priority seatings, because your requests for a table at such and such time was not guaranteed, merely you were given priority over someone who just walks up, a de facto reservation, by another name. But this? ADR? I say bfd. Just call it a reservation and be done. It either is or isn't a reservation. If it's good enough for Emeril's, it's good enough for Disney. This whole ADR name thing is confusing and un-needed.

**WishUponAStar** · 08-18-2006

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

They used to be Priority Seatings, which made a little sense Disney wise. They were not considered reservations per se. Now we have ADR, Advance Dining Reservation. That's probably the most redundant term I've ever heard. Of course it's Advance, you're making it before the fact, otherwise, you'd be walking up. Dining, again, redundant, why else would you make a reservation for a table at a restaurant? Finally, reservation, which, unless it's changed, is not a reservation in the traditional sense. Back to PS for a minute. They said they were priority seatings, because your requests for a table at such and such time was not guaranteed, merely you were given priority over someone who just walks up, a de facto reservation, by another name. But this? ADR? I say bfd. Just call it a reservation and be done. It either is or isn't a reservation. If it's good enough for Emeril's, it's good enough for Disney. This whole ADR name thing is confusing and un-needed.

I hear ya. It will always be "Priority Seating" in my heart!

tiggerlover1971 · 08-18-2006

to me its always PS but I think they did this to make it easier for new people to understand

MerlinMatt · 08-18-2006

It's rare indeed when I can post a "ditto" to a Soundgod post.

I never understood the name change. It's exactly the same process. While I had never thought about the redundancy of the name, SG is absolutley correct.

Sometimes, we just have to put up with some of the ninnies in Disney Marketing.

Boss Mouse · 08-18-2006

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Sometimes, we just have to put up with some of the ninnies in Disney Marketing.

MM - That would be the "Office of Disney Marketing Office" thank you very much.

**ddoll** · 08-18-2006

Yeah. The name change was a big negative from everyone. Imagine the poor guy who owned the PSCalculator website?? He had to change a lot of things just for some silly whim of an executive.

Soundgod · 08-18-2006

I mention Emeril's in my post mostly because it would be a good comparison and most of you would know it. But I just remembered, when you call Emeril's for a reservation, you are connected to their "reservationist". Cute.

dznygrl · 08-18-2006

I call them ADRs now, to avoid confusion...but I will always think PS is a much more logical term. I really agree Soundgod - ADR just doesn't make sense. It's redundant, AND it's insinuating that you have a reservation. (Which, as we all know, does not exist at Disney Dining.)

**Dana** · 08-18-2006

I don't get the sense of the name either. Priority seating was just what it claimed to be. First available table for your time frame,.....ahead of walk-ups...blah blah. You know WDW...they love to change it up. It will be called something else sooner or late.r.lol

dznygrl · 08-18-2006

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You know WDW...they love to change it up. It will be called something else sooner or late.r.lol

Yeah...someday it'll be...Before Your Trip Advance Disney Dining Reservation Seating.

BYTADDRS.

**Dana** · 08-18-2006

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Originally Posted by dznygrl

Yeah...someday it'll be...Before Your Trip Advance Disney Dining Reservation Seating.

BYTADDRS.

or what it should be called "YGTNTBWU" You get the next table before walk-ups...lolol

dznygrl · 08-18-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

or what it should be called "YGTNTBWU" You get the next table before walk-ups...lolol

LOL! Yeah that's a good one!

mickaholic4077 · 08-18-2006

How about Advanced Seating Situation in honor of the rocket scientist who dreamed up PS and ADR??(1st letter of each word tells you what I think of the person who named it!!)

Peppertink · 08-18-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

or what it should be called "YGTNTBWU" You get the next table before walk-ups...lolol

PAHAHAHA....Yeah..that's an easy one to remember

dznygrl · 08-18-2006

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Originally Posted by mickaholic4077

How about Advanced Seating Situation in honor of the rocket scientist who dreamed up PS and ADR??(1st letter of each word tells you what I think of the person who named it!!)

LOL Alma you are too funny!

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,809	Why is it an ADR all of a sudden? They used to be Priority Seatings, which made a little sense Disney wise. They were not considered reservations per se. Now we have ADR, Advance Dining Reservation. That's probably the most redundant term I've ever heard. Of course it's Advance, you're making it before the fact, otherwise, you'd be walking up. Dining, again, redundant, why else would you make a reservation for a table at a restaurant? Finally, reservation, which, unless it's changed, is not a reservation in the traditional sense. Back to PS for a minute. They said they were priority seatings, because your requests for a table at such and such time was not guaranteed, merely you were given priority over someone who just walks up, a de facto reservation, by another name. But this? ADR? I say bfd. Just call it a reservation and be done. It either is or isn't a reservation. If it's good enough for Emeril's, it's good enough for Disney. This whole ADR name thing is confusing and un-needed. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 3 days 21 hours 14 minutes

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,500	Re: Why is it an ADR all of a sudden? It's rare indeed when I can post a "ditto" to a Soundgod post. I never understood the name change. It's exactly the same process. While I had never thought about the redundancy of the name, SG is absolutley correct. Sometimes, we just have to put up with some of the ninnies in Disney Marketing. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Why is it an ADR all of a sudden? Yeah. The name change was a big negative from everyone. Imagine the poor guy who owned the PSCalculator website?? He had to change a lot of things just for some silly whim of an executive. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 13 days 16 hours 14 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,809	Re: Why is it an ADR all of a sudden? I mention Emeril's in my post mostly because it would be a good comparison and most of you would know it. But I just remembered, when you call Emeril's for a reservation, you are connected to their "reservationist". Cute. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 3 days 21 hours 14 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Why is it an ADR all of a sudden? I call them ADRs now, to avoid confusion...but I will always think PS is a much more logical term. I really agree Soundgod - ADR just doesn't make sense. It's redundant, AND it's insinuating that you have a reservation. (Which, as we all know, does not exist at Disney Dining.) __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 37 days 13 hours 14 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Why is it an ADR all of a sudden? I don't get the sense of the name either. Priority seating was just what it claimed to be. First available table for your time frame,.....ahead of walk-ups...blah blah. You know WDW...they love to change it up. It will be called something else sooner or late.r.lol __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 9 hours 14 minutes

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