Just curious... Don't want to start any trouble but...

NokeyNose · 06-11-2009

DH and I were talking last night and were wondering, other than being fair, why wouldn't people call and say they were checking into an off site hotel earlier than they are so they can make their dining reservations and then cancel the beginning portion. I am not saying we would do this, but I am not also saying that we wouldn't consider it to get a reservation at a highly requested restaurant that we usually would have trouble at!!!

After all, you don't have to be staying on Property to make reservations!

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-11-2009

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Originally Posted by NokeyNose

DH and I were talking last night and were wondering, other than being fair, why wouldn't people call and say they were checking into an off site hotel earlier than they are so they can make their dining reservations and then cancel the beginning portion. I am not saying we would do this, but I am not also saying that we wouldn't consider it to get a reservation at a highly requested restaurant that we usually would have trouble at!!!

After all, you don't have to be staying on Property to make reservations!

You can't call until 90 days out no matter where you're staying and if you're staying on property you have to give your reservation number to book 10 more days beyond that. It's a level field for everyone booking at 90 days but only Disney resort guests get the extra 10 days add to that.

I don't see how off site guests could fake it since they can't call until 90 days out and don't get the 10+ days of booking ADRs. Am I missing something?

timkelmom · 06-11-2009

I guess my question would be, if you are staying off property, then 90 days from what? I mean, I give my ressie number and it is 90 +10 days from my check-in date. So if you are not on property, would it be 90 days from the date on your tickets? Or would they just take you at your word as to when your first day is?

tinkerbelle24 · 06-11-2009

I called today and got in BEFORE my 90th day. I have no clue how but is Disneys system it said today was my day so I took it.
I was also told that only onsite guest can do 10+ out. if off site they have to call back every day

Mickey Mom · 06-11-2009

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

You can't call until 90 days out no matter where you're staying and if you're staying on property you have to give your reservation number to book 10 more days beyond that. It's a level field for everyone booking at 90 days but only Disney resort guests get the extra 10 days add to that.

I don't see how off site guests could fake it since they can't call until 90 days out and don't get the 10+ days of booking ADRs. Am I missing something?

I thought the same thing. Off-site can only book 90 days out, so that gives on-site people a 10 day head start (90+10).

DVC Mike · 06-11-2009

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Originally Posted by timkelmom

I guess my question would be, if you are staying off property, then 90 days from what? I mean, I give my ressie number and it is 90 +10 days from my check-in date. So if you are not on property, would it be 90 days from the date on your tickets? Or would they just take you at your word as to when your first day is?

If you're staying offsite, you can only book a reservation 0-90 days from the date you call.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-11-2009

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Originally Posted by timkelmom

I guess my question would be, if you are staying off property, then 90 days from what? I mean, I give my ressie number and it is 90 +10 days from my check-in date. So if you are not on property, would it be 90 days from the date on your tickets? Or would they just take you at your word as to when your first day is?

It would be 90 days from the date of the ADR. If I'm staying off site and want to eat at Le Cellier I have to wait to call until 90 days out from the date I want to eat there. On site guests get up to a 10 day head start on me in this situation. If I want to eat at Chef Mickey's the following day I would have to call again the next day to book that since it's more than 90 days out and I'm staying off site.

**WishUponAStar** · 06-11-2009

I don't get it. I don't see how that would work?

Mickeybug · 06-11-2009

ooops, my bad. Edited because response was not in relation to ?

timkelmom · 06-11-2009

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Originally Posted by DVC Mike

If you're staying offsite, you can only book a reservation 0-90 days from the date you call.

OK, gotcha.

timkelmom · 06-11-2009

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

It would be 90 days from the date of the ADR. If I'm staying off site and want to eat at Le Cellier I have to wait to call until 90 days out from the date I want to eat there. On site guests get up to a 10 day head start on me in this situation. If I want to eat at Chef Mickey's the following day I would have to call again the next day to book that since it's more than 90 days out and I'm staying off site.

I see, but what a pain. I would not want to call back every day.

NokeyNose · 06-11-2009

Ok, so what I am gathering is... That only on site resort guests can book 90 days outAND for 10 days?

If I am "staying off property" then I can only book each day at 90 days out?

If that is right, then I am actually happy to hear it! Then the playing field is even! Great to know! We are sure of this right, not just speculating? I have never given my reservation # to the CM, BUT I usually make my dining through DVC so they already see the resi #!

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-11-2009

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Originally Posted by NokeyNose

Ok, so what I am gathering is... That only on site resort guests can book 90 days outAND for 10 days?

If I am "staying off property" then I can only book each day at 90 days out?

If that is right, then I am actually happy to hear it! Then the playing field is even! Great to know! We are sure of this right, not just speculating? I have never given my reservation # to the CM, BUT I usually make my dining through DVC so they already see the resi #!

Yes, it's only 90 plus 10 days if you are staying at a WDW resort.

Toriadavis · 06-12-2009

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Originally Posted by NokeyNose

Ok, so what I am gathering is... That only on site resort guests can book 90 days outAND for 10 days?

If I am "staying off property" then I can only book each day at 90 days out?

If that is right, then I am actually happy to hear it! Then the playing field is even! Great to know! We are sure of this right, not just speculating? I have never given my reservation # to the CM, BUT I usually make my dining through DVC so they already see the resi #!

This is a new system they are working with so you probably haven't given a number in the past. I can confirm to you that I had to give my reservation number before any ressie would be made for my upcoming trip in July. Good luck to you!

**WishUponAStar** · 06-12-2009

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Originally Posted by Toriadavis

This is a new system they are working with so you probably haven't given a number in the past. I can confirm to you that I had to give my reservation number before any ressie would be made for my upcoming trip in July. Good luck to you!

Yes, I can also confirm that the past couple of times I've called for my upcoming trip that I had to give my reservation number EACH time I called, even through DVC.

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Just curious... Don't want to start any trouble but... DH and I were talking last night and were wondering, other than being fair, why wouldn't people call and say they were checking into an off site hotel earlier than they are so they can make their dining reservations and then cancel the beginning portion. I am not saying we would do this, but I am not also saying that we wouldn't consider it to get a reservation at a highly requested restaurant that we usually would have trouble at!!! After all, you don't have to be staying on Property to make reservations! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 319 days 10 hours 40 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Just curious... Don't want to start any trouble but... I guess my question would be, if you are staying off property, then 90 days from what? I mean, I give my ressie number and it is 90 +10 days from my check-in date. So if you are not on property, would it be 90 days from the date on your tickets? Or would they just take you at your word as to when your first day is? __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Just curious... Don't want to start any trouble but... I called today and got in BEFORE my 90th day. I have no clue how but is Disneys system it said today was my day so I took it. I was also told that only onsite guest can do 10+ out. if off site they have to call back every day __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Just curious... Don't want to start any trouble but... Ok, so what I am gathering is... That only on site resort guests can book 90 days outAND for 10 days? If I am "staying off property" then I can only book each day at 90 days out? If that is right, then I am actually happy to hear it! Then the playing field is even! Great to know! We are sure of this right, not just speculating? I have never given my reservation # to the CM, BUT I usually make my dining through DVC so they already see the resi #! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 319 days 10 hours 40 minutes

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