What if? ADR/park at capacity - The DIS Discussion Forums

simmons_m · 11-13-2012, 07:12 PM

What if the magic kingdom closes due to capacity, and you have an ADR at one of the table service restaurants?
Will they let your group in?
Thanks

MouseMomx2 · 11-13-2012, 07:26 PM

No, if the park is at capacity and you are not already inside then you are out of luck.

Jestocost · 11-13-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by simmons_m

What if the magic kingdom closes due to capacity, and you have an ADR at one of the table service restaurants?
Will they let your group in?
Thanks

There are different levels of park closure, but an ADR on its own won't get you into a park if you otherwise would not be allowed in.

bigbabyblues · 11-13-2012, 08:09 PM

Nope, and you would still get charged the penalty if it was a credit-card hold.

Herfnerd · 11-13-2012, 08:10 PM

Does Disney still offer guaranteed entry into the parks if you are staying at Disney resorts?

simmons_m · 11-13-2012, 08:11 PM

Thanks all, that's what we figured.
If the MK closes midday, will it open again. If we go, I'm wondering if it is too much of a risk to plan a pool/hotel break on the 23rd of December.

bigbabyblues · 11-13-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Herfnerd

Does Disney still offer guaranteed entry into the parks if you are staying at Disney resorts?

Guaranteed entry into A park, but not necessarily the one you want into, if it is at a certain level of closure. There are different levels if closure.

goofyintoronto · 11-13-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Herfnerd

Does Disney still offer guaranteed entry into the parks if you are staying at Disney resorts?

No. even if your staying at a Disney resort, if youre not already in the park then you're out of luck im afraid. if its full its full.

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peaceluv&mickeymouse · 11-13-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbabyblues

Nope, and you would still get charged the penalty if it was a credit-card hold.

Oh I think I would raise a little stink about that!

Can't say I have ever been there when it is that crowded, nor would I want to!

AuroraRosesMom · 11-13-2012, 08:44 PM

I've never thought about that. That would be beyond frustrating if you were charged a penalty on a reservation. Now I am curious, what amount of people is considered capacity, at MK at least?

vicki_c · 11-13-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AuroraRosesMom

I've never thought about that. That would be beyond frustrating if you were charged a penalty on a reservation. Now I am curious, what amount of people is considered capacity, at MK at least?

Disney does not publish those numbers.

mom2rtk · 11-13-2012, 10:52 PM

I would not have an ADR at a CC gurarantee or prepay location during Christmas week unless I intended to be in the park at rope drop. And stay.

thumbalyna · 11-13-2012, 11:09 PM

I dont understand why you would be penalized, you are attempting to make your ADR you just can't get in. Correct me if im wrong but isnt it true that at certain levels of closure you can still get in with an ADR or did i miss understand what i thought i read. I was under the impression only if it was a last stage closing would you be turned away.

Cheshire Figment · 11-13-2012, 11:16 PM

1. If a Park is at a Stage 4 closing nobody is allowed in. Effectively, nobody has a valid ticket for entry to the Park in this situation.

2. If you make any reservation for dining inside a Park you are warned that you must have valid Park Admission. This warning is given verbally if you make a phone reservation, or is on you confirmation if done online.

3. As stated in #1 above during a Stage 4 Closing nobody has valid Park Admission. As stated in #2 above, you must have valid Park admission to dine. So if you are not in the park at the time of a Stage 4 Closing and you do not make it to the restaurant, you are at fault for not having valid Park Admission to miss your reservation.

purple figment · 11-13-2012, 11:21 PM

If it is at a Level 4 closure the park is at capacity and no one is allowed in per the safety and fire code regulations.

At certain lesser levels various categories of guests are allowed in including people with confirmed dining reservations within 30 minutes of that time. Be sure to bring a copy of your reservation with you.

If you think the park will be at a Level 4 capacity I would either get to the park early and stay or not make a dining reservation that has a credit card guarantee.

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simmons_m Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 408	Thanks all, that's what we figured. If the MK closes midday, will it open again. If we go, I'm wondering if it is too much of a risk to plan a pool/hotel break on the 23rd of December. __________________

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mom2rtk DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19,651	I would not have an ADR at a CC gurarantee or prepay location during Christmas week unless I intended to be in the park at rope drop. And stay. __________________ Magic In The Kingdom 2012 Princess Palooza 2011! December 2010: Don't Read This TRIP REPORT If You're A Princess Hater! June 2010: 3000 miles, 3 kids, and too many photos to count! Mom2RTK's FLICKR Photostream

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thumbalyna DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 801	I dont understand why you would be penalized, you are attempting to make your ADR you just can't get in. Correct me if im wrong but isnt it true that at certain levels of closure you can still get in with an ADR or did i miss understand what i thought i read. I was under the impression only if it was a last stage closing would you be turned away. __________________ me DD(18) Past Trips:1981 Off Site -1987 Off Site - 1996 AS Sports - 1997 Howard Johnson Enchanted Land - 1998 Celebrity Resorts - 2001 Westgate Towers and HRH - 2007 Sheraton Vistana and HRH - 2008 Parkway International and RPR - 2009 AS Sports - 2010 Westgate Vacation Villas

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11-13-2012, 07:26 PM	#2
MouseMomx2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,339	No, if the park is at capacity and you are not already inside then you are out of luck.

11-13-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
bigbabyblues DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,920	Nope, and you would still get charged the penalty if it was a credit-card hold.

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Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,638	1. If a Park is at a Stage 4 closing nobody is allowed in. Effectively, nobody has a valid ticket for entry to the Park in this situation. 2. If you make any reservation for dining inside a Park you are warned that you must have valid Park Admission. This warning is given verbally if you make a phone reservation, or is on you confirmation if done online. 3. As stated in #1 above during a Stage 4 Closing nobody has valid Park Admission. As stated in #2 above, you must have valid Park admission to dine. So if you are not in the park at the time of a Stage 4 Closing and you do not make it to the restaurant, you are at fault for not having valid Park Admission to miss your reservation. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

11-13-2012, 11:21 PM	#15
purple figment DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,035	If it is at a Level 4 closure the park is at capacity and no one is allowed in per the safety and fire code regulations. At certain lesser levels various categories of guests are allowed in including people with confirmed dining reservations within 30 minutes of that time. Be sure to bring a copy of your reservation with you. If you think the park will be at a Level 4 capacity I would either get to the park early and stay or not make a dining reservation that has a credit card guarantee. __________________ Kim T

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