They also have tables at the rear. We did a walk in late one night and were seated at a table and not a car
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100% but in 2019 It is all about me.... How to beat the system...By putting down two people and showing up with four, you’d be putting the staff in a crappy position, in my opinion. Because staff knows they can turn you away, but they also know some people will throw a royal fit if they get turned away (and this have to pay $20 for canceling the reservation without notice). I’m sure you’re thinking “what, it’s just two more people, no big deal” but what if lotd of people did that? Disney uses ADRs to help determine staffing levels. Having worked at a restaurant, I can say it’s no fun for servers when groups come in larger than anticipated when it’s super busy, and that can make service slow.
So yes Disney may accommodate you but the rule is pretty clear.
Not going to WDW in the past 20 years and not needing ADRs then is no excuse. Plenty of people have never been to WDW before or haven’t been since they were kids and still manage to see what WDW has put in place and work within it. Crowd levels have increased incredibly in the past 20 years. Maybe you think ADRs are ridiculous, but Disney uses them for a reason.
Actually, it was a sincere question, and your initial response was non specific and insulting. Had no helpful information to add. I was looking for personal experience and advice from others who may have found themselves in my situation before. Others did comment that they were successful in adding more to their party by calling the restaurant or by going in-person ahead of time to ask, and the restaurant was able to accommodate them. So obviously, there is some wiggle room sometimes.
I'm really just looking for solutions. Not wanting to argue about the rules.
The last time I went to Disney was 20 years ago and ADR's were not a thing. I have no personal experience to go on, which is why I posted the question in the first place.
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