ADR & cancelling

[mapsd]

I'm assuming it's always best to make all ADR's as soon as possible.
Do need to have my lodging booked before I can make an ADR?
Will I be able to book 2 TS reservations at the same location (ie. a 5:00 and an 8:00 @ Ohana's) and then cancel one once I know my schedule?

Is there a central phone # you can call to cancel?
Can I cancel an ADR at the last minute (2 hrs notice)?
Penalty/fee for a no-show?

 

[Lindsy1052]

It is very easy to book multiple ADR reservations... too easy if you ask me.

Simply call, link one to your last name and your resort reservation number.
Call back, link another reservation to your phone number (different one used on your reservation, as in cell/work) and make the reservation under the same last name, or even a maiden name. Disney does NOT check IDs at the time of checking in for an ADR... you could easily put down a random last name with little to no issue. (Just remember it :animwink: )

Disney won't/can't catch it... especially if you use a different number than whats listed on your Reservation/in their system. I'm not sure of what policy their putting into effect.. but I'm glad there doing something about this. There are some people who can't even get a single ADR, while others have nearly a dozen booked, with the intention of using 6 or 7... if that.

This does not work with reservation requiring credit card guarantees. Name on the card must be the name of the person going to the restaurant. You also run into the possibility of fees if you forget to cancel within the time alloted.

 

[Lucky]

I've even heard of people getting the Cindy Breakfast in the Castle because someone cancelled at the last minute. I bet their vacation was made more magical (until they tasted the food).

On our first trip to WDW I was calling dining at 7 AM, from the bathroom in our room at AKL so I wouldn't wake up my family. I think it was the second day I was calling when I was successful in getting a reservation for CRT for a day or two later. And we actually liked the food, enough to go back a couple times since.

 

[disneydudette]

This does not work with reservation requiring credit card guarantees. Name on the card must be the name of the person going to the restaurant. You also run into the possibility of fees if you forget to cancel within the time alloted.

From my experience booking CRT, I was able to book with my Boyfriend's card, even though he wasn't listed on the party :shrug: We had no issue... but did link the ADR to my reservation which was also booked under the same credit card and my name.

I don't see why anybody would want to book multiple ADRs that require an upfront CC though. For the two of us to eat at CRT, it was $100. I can't imagine what it would cost a faimly of 5 or 6 and then tack on an ADDITIONAL charge for a different ADR time.

 

[disney4life2008]

I had the Dining Plan and had a credit card guarantee for the Polynesian Luau in January - however, I canceled the reservation. Yet, I noticed my credit card statement and I was charged the amount for the luau and it has not been credited back to my account. What do I need to do to get my money back? I did not even think they charged the card when you have the dining plan - they only used it as a guarantee then take the 2 TS credits off the plan.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Sorry about this kinda sorta thread drift but....here we go again. IMHO nobody should be making double ADR's. It's simply not fair to other families!

Not a thread drift considering the OP was wanting to book two dining times at Ohanas. If you can work out your schedule to want to dine at a particular restaurant on a particular day then you should be able to work out what sort of time you want to eat without being selfish and destroying somebody elses plans

 

[lbrad]

Not a thread drift considering the OP was wanting to book two dining times at Ohanas. If you can work out your schedule to want to dine at a particular restaurant on a particular day then you should be able to work out what sort of time you want to eat without being selfish and destroying somebody elses plans

I agree...be considerate so others can enjoy ADR too:brick:

 

[reptar77]

Is there a way to cancel ADR on property without using the phone? I don't want to stay on hold forever just to cancel. I have go up to conceirge desk at our resort before and have them resi number but mostly we are at the parks when we need to cancel.

 

[happymom52003]

Kybred72 here on WDWMagic posted recently that they had a Dining Reservations CM point out a conflicting ADR during a call. As you say, it may have been a test run of some sort.

I had this happen, and it was more than a year ago.

I wanted to change a dinner adr to another restaurant. Before canceling my initial adr, I checked to see if the place I wanted to change it to had the time I needed.

The CM told me that I already had an adr during that time, and could not make a new one unless I was going to cancel the old one. I informed her that was my plan....I was wanting to switch restaurants, but only if the new place had the time I wanted.

Maybe it depends on the dining CM you get? I say this because it was obviously the CM who was telling me I had to cancel the other adr, not the computer system. I know this because the computer system actually allowed me to have the two adr's at the exact time. In order to make sure I could get the time I wanted at the new place, she made the new adr for me before canceling my old one. So for a short time, I had two adr's at the exact same time.

However, I know absolutley nothing about the new system. Like I said, this was over a year ago.

 

[disneygirl76]

I'm assuming it's always best to make all ADR's as soon as possible.
Do need to have my lodging booked before I can make an ADR?
Will I be able to book 2 TS reservations at the same location (ie. a 5:00 and an 8:00 @ Ohana's) and then cancel one once I know my schedule?

Is there a central phone # you can call to cancel?
Can I cancel an ADR at the last minute (2 hrs notice)?
Penalty/fee for a no-show?

A couple of things - you can't make your dining ADR's unless you have a confirmation number for your trip - lodging and tickets if you are doing a pkg. You can not make the ADR's unless you have booked this.

As for making two ADR's - I personally don't think this is the way to plan your ADR's - there are so many people who want ADR's and you are taking up two to figure out what will fit your day better. Plan your day and be considerate of others. As long as you cancel one - that is better - but I think it is important to just pick one ADR per meal. The CM's won't let you make two for a meal - but the times you mentioned - are far apart - but they still fall in dinner. If you make one for lunch and one for dinner - you probably could. But personally, I think it is best for you just to pick one.

 

[Master Yoda]

I had the Dining Plan and had a credit card guarantee for the Polynesian Luau in January - however, I canceled the reservation. Yet, I noticed my credit card statement and I was charged the amount for the luau and it has not been credited back to my account. What do I need to do to get my money back? I did not even think they charged the card when you have the dining plan - they only used it as a guarantee then take the 2 TS credits off the plan.

I would start with Disney but half of the time it is the fault of the credit card company. Make sure that Disney canceled everything properly and issued a return of funds order. If they did you will need to contact you credit card company. Many are notoriously slow in returning funds.

 

[jonesenon4]

Disney dining has instituted a conflict system that will advise the reservations CM when you make multiple bookings for the same meal. So no, you can't [and shouldn't] book multiple ADRs for the same meal.

As far as booking in advance, you can book up to 180 days in advance. If you have a resort reservation, you can book for up to a ten-day stay 180 days from your check-in day, so having a reservation has some advantages, but isn't critical.

as of january 2009 you can only book adrs 90 days out.but the 10 days from your first day still applies.

 

[TURKEY]

A couple of things - you can't make your dining ADR's unless you have a confirmation number for your trip - lodging and tickets if you are doing a pkg. You can not make the ADR's unless you have booked this.

You do not have to have a Disney reservation number to make and ADR. Only if you are trying to make 90+10.

They may ask, but you can tell them you are staying off property.

 

[Lynne M]

A couple of things - you can't make your dining ADR's unless you have a confirmation number for your trip - lodging and tickets if you are doing a pkg. You can not make the ADR's unless you have booked this.

This is not correct. Anyone can make an ADR, whether you're staying on property or not. Locals make ADRs all the time. A reservation number is only required if you're booking in the 90+10 window.

They will ask for a reservation number, but this is only so they can attach your ADRs to your reservation. If you haven't booked yet or are staying offsite, just tell them you don't have a reservation and they'll attach the ADRs to your phone number.

 

[Auroragirl]

Can someone explain to me what a "90+10" reservation is?

 

[coasterphil]

Can someone explain to me what a "90+10" reservation is?

You can book reservations for your entire trip (if the trip is less than or equal to 10 days long) as soon as you're 90 days from check-in day. You don't have to keep calling back every morning to make the next day's reservations.

 

[Auroragirl]

You can book reservations for your entire trip (if the trip is less than or equal to 10 days long) as soon as you're 90 days from check-in day. You don't have to keep calling back every morning to make the next day's reservations.

Oh ok.... That seems reasonable. I was wondering how I'd do that. I was hoping I didnt have to call every morning. LOL

And I do agree with most everyone here... double booking is wrong. If you're not sure which reservation to make, stick with the later one, and you're sure to make it.

 

[Master Yoda]

As far as booking in advance, you can book up to 180 days in advance. If you have a resort reservation, you can book for up to a ten-day stay 180 days from your check-in day, so having a reservation has some advantages, but isn't critical.

as of january 2009 you can only book adrs 90 days out.but the 10 days from your first day still applies.

Booking is now at 90 days out for all restaurants not 180 days. (this thread is quite old)

 

[disneygirl76]

You do not have to have a Disney reservation number to make and ADR. Only if you are trying to make 90+10.

They may ask, but you can tell them you are staying off property.

I should have been more clear - she isn't a local so I wasn't referring to local reservations - so of course, you woudn't need ressie # if you are making them for a night here or there. But I was commenting on what she was asking which was making them for her trip and not knowing when she would would want to eat.They always ask for the confirmation # to make it for your whole trip. If you are staying off property, they won't let you make them for your whole trip.

 

[TURKEY]

I should have been more clear - she isn't a local so I wasn't referring to local reservations - so of course, you woudn't need ressie # if you are making them for a night here or there. But I was commenting on what she was asking which was making them for her trip and not knowing when she would would want to eat.They always ask for the confirmation # to make it for your whole trip. If you are staying off property, they won't let you make them for your whole trip.

They will as long as all the reservations you are making are within 90 days. You just can't go 90+10 like resort guests, but anyone can make as many reservations as they want for bookings within a 90 day window.