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Can't Get Dinng Reservation
- Thread starter CaraMiaO3
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21stamps
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Keep checking several times per day..especially closer to your trip. I booked 60 days in advance for my last trip, and ended up getting every dining reservation that I wanted.
Apparently people hoard reservations at 180 days and then cancel them later.
Also, you can use the touring plans site to get notified when one becomes available.
Check daily and especial 48-24 hours prior since that is when the cancellation penalties for dining ressies kick in.
Pam
StarshipDisney
Well-Known Member
I was 6-months out and waiting at 0600 to make ADRs. I wanted BOG for 5:00 PM but saw the times just disappearing as I tried to click for confirmation. It kept giving an error message and then when I went back, that time was gone and I had to go earlier. I finally got a confirmation for 4:25 PM after a number of more preferred times would not confirm and were gone.
I hope you do catch a cancellation because the reservation book appears to fill up very fast...perhaps going back months ago.
I hope you do catch a cancellation because the reservation book appears to fill up very fast...perhaps going back months ago.
CAPTAIN HOOK
Well-Known Member
As a last resort you could just turn up on your chosen date and stand in line, hoping for a no show. You'll have more chance outside the normal dinner time hours i.e. very early or very late
HurricaneHanna
Well-Known Member
When was the last time you were successful with this? We spend a week or more at Disney every few months and do a table service meal for dinner every evening. The very popular places, including BOG, seem to basically just turn away walk-ups without any discussion or debate. We witness it every trip while waiting to be seated.
I recommend just checking back daily. I almost always end up with exactly what I want but sometimes it's not until right before we leave home. The exception is if our party is large. It gets difficult for groups of 5 or more. 4 or less is very doable if you're persistent.
CAPTAIN HOOK
Well-Known Member
I've never done it as I always book everything that I want at 180 days for my entire trip.
All I said to the OP was -
"as a last resort" = if all else fails
"you could try" = as a last attempt to get the booking
No guarantee of success, no implication that I have tried it or that it works. It is a suggestion that may work if everything else has failed
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
We tried this twice and were successful both times, and it was not too many months after BOG had just opened, when reservations were all but impossible. They called it "standby" and we waited 10 to 20 minutes for a table (party of 2.) Maybe they don't do it anymore(?)
Swissmiss
Premium Member
As @HurricaneHanna said, try a day or to before as well. I had success with getting/changing reservations within that timeframe during our last trip mid-December. And I just randomly looked to see if BOG reservations would be available for tomorrow (to retest the theory of try a day before) and it was showing availability (albeit limited) for parties of 2 and 4. So it IS possible if you can be flexible on timing on somewhat short notice. Good luck!
danyoung56
Well-Known Member
As someone already mentioned, touringplans.com has a reservation finder that works really well. I spent about 3 weeks trying to land a good time at the Coral Reef for my trip at the end of September. I finally tried their finder, and had a good time within a day. It's free, which is nice.
prfctlyximprct
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Can you link it? All I can find is to sign up for 12 bucks a month
prfctlyximprct
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It says I have to pay 12.95
Weather_Lady
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I see what you're saying. After clicking on the "join Touringplans.com" link, the page asking for subscriber information/payment will open up. Look for the link to the right of the payment info. form (under the heading "Why Join?" that says "basic access" (or just click on the words here -- I just threw the link in there!) and click on it to register for access to the free stuff, including the reservation tool.
prfctlyximprct
Well-Known Member
Thank you!
danyoung56
Well-Known Member
Since it's really a pay site, they try to subtly direct you towards a paid subscription. But it's possible to set up a free account, log in, and then use the reservation finder for free.
prfctlyximprct
Well-Known Member
Thank you! Am using it now!