Will CRT be impossible without a +10?

[kldnyc]

We are using Starwood points to stay for free!!! at the Dolphin Resort in October. My DD is a princess fanatic and has her heart set on eating with Cinderella at the castle during our stay. I just read that staying at the Dolphin does not let you do 180+10 bookings.... I am completely willing to wake up at 5:30 and book something everyday at the 180 mark, but am I going to have a hard time/impossible time getting ressies for dinner at the castle? If so, you think there is a decent alternative for dinner?

 

[RachaelA]

We've booked CRT for our first night (so exactly at 180) with no problems the past two trips (October 2012 and May 2013). 5:30 reservation so prime dinner time. I think you'll be fine. Just be a bit flexible with time.

 

[ElizabethG]

We are using Starwood points to stay for free!!! at the Dolphin Resort in October. My DD is a princess fanatic and has her heart set on eating with Cinderella at the castle during our stay. I just read that staying at the Dolphin does not let you do 180+10 bookings.... I am completely willing to wake up at 5:30 and book something everyday at the 180 mark, but am I going to have a hard time/impossible time getting ressies for dinner at the castle? If so, you think there is a decent alternative for dinner?

I think you will be alright. After I make ADRs, I like to check back later on to see how fast things become unavailable. Since all three meals have princesses now, it is easier to get.

 

[TDC Nala]

No, it won't be impossible. You have your best chance at 180 days.

 

[Dani C]

I just booked my ADRs and am at 86 days out. I got CRT (lunch) with no issue.

 

[SwirlyGirly]

I plan my Disney trips about 3 months out and I travel in July. I've managed to get CRT every trip. And I've changed my reservation times even closer to than that as well.

 

[gem21]

I don't think it will be at all. At 180 days out I booked CRT for a late breakfast, but then about a month later realized there were plenty of pre-park opening ADRs and got one for 8:05am.

 

[jlsmith376]

Something will be available but the best times might be gone. It seems like 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ADRs fill up very quickly.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just recently I booked breakfast at CRT for our upcoming trip only 180 days out (we are staying off site) and was able to get a 9:15 ADR for a table for 10 people

The times were limited (was hoping for per-park opening) but I think that is a good sign that as long as you can be a bit flexible with time you should be ok