[MerlinMatt]

One odd thing I noticed about ADRs over the weekend. It appears that it's easier to find availability via the website than it is on a call with WDW-DINE.

We had an ADR for Friday evening at Citricos for 4 people at 6pm. DW's cousin came in a day earlier than planned and we tried to change it to 5. WDW-DINE couldn't find an ADR prior to 9pm, so we decided to chance it.

We walked in and the place was practically empty. They found us a table for 5 without blinking an eye.

I'd be willing to bet that if I had used the website, I would have been able to find a new reservation and eliminate any angst.

Has anyone else noticed anything like this?

[KarenWDWCP]

I have not noticed a difference between website booking and phone booking but I have noticed a trend every year during free dining where I am often told that there are no ADRs left or I get the last one and then end up eating in half full restaurants. I think lots of folks on the DDP are making multiple ADRs and not cancelling the ones they don't intend to use forcing Disney to hold tables for people who aren't going to show.

[MerlinMatt]

Originally Posted by KarenWDWCP

I think lots of folks on the DDP are making multiple ADRs and not cancelling the ones they don't intend to use forcing Disney to hold tables for people who aren't going to show.

Uh oh. I just realized I'm guilty of that.... but, for the first time in... 6 years. DW's aunt had an ADR at 5:30 at the Flying Fish on Saturday, but we weren't sure if everyone would be there. So, we made an ADR for 7:20 as a backup in my name. We didn't leave the restaurant until after 8 and I completely forgot to cancel the 7:20....

Shame on me...

[Dopey]

Maybe so Karen, but the way I understand ADRs is ( I always cancel if I can't keep the time) they don't set tables aside for any ADR, they just make sure that as close to your ADR time as possible they will give you the next available table. I read that somewhere. I think it was Anita Answer on allearsnet.
If the restaurant is half empty, that's because there's no one walking up to

[Boss Mouse]

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

Has anyone else noticed anything like this?

I noticed that when I cross my eyes and spin a circle, I get dizzy.

I noticed that.

[mmforme2009]

This is encouraging news!!! We've tried to get reservation to Le Cellier Dec 6 - 12th with luck so I'll try checking in each day to see if something is available. Maybe just maybe.......

[jo-jo]

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

Uh oh. I just realized I'm guilty of that.... but, for the first time in... 6 years. DW's aunt had an ADR at 5:30 at the Flying Fish on Saturday, but we weren't sure if everyone would be there. So, we made an ADR for 7:20 as a backup in my name. We didn't leave the restaurant until after 8 and I completely forgot to cancel the 7:20....

Shame on me...

Go stand in the corner young man.

I'm sure lots of people miss an ADR here and there. It's when people double and triple book every meal that causes problems.

[dznygrl]

I wonder if they're not offering as many ADRs due to the fact that so many people don't know how to make them? Maybe it's an effort to serve more walk-ups. Sounds like they might be conserving a few too many slots though!

[princesslindsey]

On our last trip, my dh and I walked up to Chef Mickeys crossing our fingers. We hadn't been able to get a reservation, so we figured we'd chance it. We got seated right away and the restaurant wasn't even full! Sometimes I wonder just how ADRs work... There can't be that many people skipping out on their ressies!

[Mickey Mom]

Originally Posted by jo-jo

I'm sure lots of people miss an ADR here and there. It's when people double and triple book every meal that causes problems.

This year we had two ADR's booked for the same time at two different restaurants. I had booked the first ressie and then I wasn't sure we would be at that park so I booked the second ressie until I had finalized our itinerary. When I tried to book the second ressie, the CM on the phone noted that I had two reservations for the same time and told me that I would have to cancel one. I told her that I would, but that I needed time to think about it and she was okay with that, but I thought she wasn't going to let me continue with the second booking if I didn't cancel the other one first. Maybe the CM's have been told to watch for double bookings if too many restaurants are left with "no shows".

[jo-jo]

I called to cancel an late lunch ADR made by phone because I made an early lunch ADR online. When I told the CM I wanted to cancel, she asked me why. I just told her I made other plans. I thought that was odd. I've never had someone ask why I was canceling an ADR.

[MerlinMatt]

Originally Posted by jo-jo

I called to cancel an late lunch ADR made by phone because I made an early lunch ADR online. When I told the CM I wanted to cancel, she asked me why. I just told her I made other plans. I thought that was odd. I've never had someone ask why I was canceling an ADR.

We had an ADR for Sunday night, but after a day of eating and drinking at the F&W Festival, we decided to cancel. We called and cancelled. The CM was very nice and offered to make another ADR somewhere else. When I told her why and that we were having fun in Epcot, she laughed and wished us a magical evening.



Sometimes, I think the CM's ask questions just to be friendly.

[Dopey]

Originally Posted by jo-jo

I called to cancel an late lunch ADR made by phone because I made an early lunch ADR online. When I told the CM I wanted to cancel, she asked me why. I just told her I made other plans. I thought that was odd. I've never had someone ask why I was canceling an ADR.

umm, look at post #3 or 4

[mickeyspal]

This year for me was the easiest year yet, to make our adr's. I got every adr that I wanted and we have the free dining. I was pleased but shocked. It's never happened before.

[jo-jo]

Originally Posted by Dopey

umm, look at post #3 or 4

I looked at post 3 & 4, I don't understand what you're saying.