Is ADR Valid if Some Guests Don't Show Up? - The DIS Discussion Forums

keishashadow · 09-09-2009, 09:29 AM

Just wondering, never had situation arise before...

We booked Ohana's for party of 5, based upon 2 friends who live in the Orlando area who said they'd luv to join us for dinner during our stay in Dec.

Now, im worried that they may decide to not keep the plans (no specific reason, yet u never know what might happen between now & then)

.

If they do bail on us & i can't rebook the ADR for 3 people (highly likely imo) will we be turned away?

jodifla · 09-09-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by keishashadow

Just wondering, never had situation arise before...

We booked Ohana's for party of 5, based upon 2 friends who live in the Orlando area who said they'd luv to join us for dinner during our stay in Dec.

Now, im worried that they may decide to not keep the plans (no specific reason, yet u never know what might happen between now & then)

.

If they do bail on us & i can't rebook the ADR for 3 people (highly likely imo) will we be turned away?

In our experience last week, it wasn't a problem. We had Boma ressies for 7, only 3 could make it, and we were seated no problem. We had Sanaa ressies for 3, and only 2 went, no problem.

Yzma and Kronk · 09-09-2009, 09:44 AM

Same - DH couldn't make it to some meals and all our reservations were for 4. I just told them at the podium that there would only be 3 of us.

I think it's only a problem if you try to add people.

dvcdisney · 09-09-2009, 09:47 AM

On our last vacation, my son was not feeling well so I stayed with him while my husband took my daughter and they seated them without a problem. I think it's understandable when things happen.

TinkerBelle_325 · 09-09-2009, 09:56 AM

We have had ADRs for 4 on more than one occassions only to have 3 people show up as the 4th person felt ill or decided to hit more rides etc. It has never been a problem.

keishashadow · 09-09-2009, 10:04 AM

Thanks

one less thing to worry about

Cheshire Figment · 09-09-2009, 12:20 PM

Or you could find some new friends. I have seen instances where someone had over-reserved and invited some people without reservations to join them (separate checks, of course) and had interesting dinner conversations.

Missytara · 09-09-2009, 12:43 PM

Having eaten out at restaurants for years, I can tell you it is easier to go down than up. So I would keep the ressie at 5 people.

If the two people bail, the restaurant will be more thrilled that they can bump you down from a six-top to a four-top, thus freeing up a six-top for another party. More than likely there will be another party of five, that reserved as a party of four, and show up with a baby they didn't account for and now they need a six-top to accommodate a high chair. The hostess will probably love to hug you at this point in her day.....

To try and bump you up from a four-top to a six-top is not very much fun for the hostess, especially if they are very busy. Causes much more anxiety....like the example above. You may have to wait until they can find a larger table or move around tables, etc. Most likely at that point in the day, the hostess will want to slap you.....Just kidding - I am getting hungry myself and a bit giddy!

Enjoy!

keishashadow · 09-09-2009, 01:29 PM

i bet they r rather slap happy by the end of a long free dining day

JennyT2 · 09-09-2009, 01:51 PM

I agree - shouldn't be a problem. Our last trip was during free dining and my hubbie was sick for 2 ressies. They didn't even question it!

mollygirl13 · 09-10-2009, 02:02 PM

Good to know. We have ressies at 'Ohana for Tuesday the 15th and we're booked for 5. I have a feeling our 5th guest may not be able to meet us due to work issues and I was hoping it wasn't going to be a problem if she couldn't get out of work in time!

09-09-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
keishashadow Proud Redhead When you gotta go, you gotta go ... it's a girl thing Hmmm, will she go "Goofy?" I TOLD YOU SO! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 14,480	Is ADR Valid if Some Guests Don't Show Up? Just wondering, never had situation arise before... We booked Ohana's for party of 5, based upon 2 friends who live in the Orlando area who said they'd luv to join us for dinner during our stay in Dec. Now, im worried that they may decide to not keep the plans (no specific reason, yet u never know what might happen between now & then). If they do bail on us & i can't rebook the ADR for 3 people (highly likely imo) will we be turned away? __________________ Will trade 'nanners taken in trade by the Tag Fairy for your tag for tags! *Got Nanner's?*

09-09-2009, 09:56 AM	#5
TinkerBelle_325 DIS Veteran CSR Obsessive Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Posts: 2,280	We have had ADRs for 4 on more than one occassions only to have 3 people show up as the 4th person felt ill or decided to hit more rides etc. It has never been a problem. __________________ ~~Meg~~ Past Trips to the World....35 since 1987! CSR (12) CBR (7) WL (3) POLY (3) BC (2) YC (1) BWI (1) POR (1) Upcoming Trips: March 23rd - 31st 2010 - Coronado Springs for my 25th Bday! ~ Aug27th - Sept 6th 2010 - DMom & DDad are going without me! ~ 30th anniversary trip ~ Sept 25th - Oct 3rd 2010 - I'm going without DMom & DDad ~ Girl's Trip for F&W & MNSSHP! ~ October 3rd 2011 - Maid of Honour at Jaclyn & Chris' DFTW! ~We seldom report of having eaten too little~ 7 month Disney Dining Review with PICS - Now reviewing Sept/Oct 2009!

09-09-2009, 10:04 AM	#6
keishashadow Proud Redhead When you gotta go, you gotta go ... it's a girl thing Hmmm, will she go "Goofy?" I TOLD YOU SO! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 14,480	Thanksone less thing to worry about __________________ Will trade 'nanners taken in trade by the Tag Fairy for your tag for tags! *Got Nanner's?*

09-09-2009, 12:20 PM	#7
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 20,474	Or you could find some new friends. I have seen instances where someone had over-reserved and invited some people without reservations to join them (separate checks, of course) and had interesting dinner conversations. __________________ 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

09-09-2009, 12:43 PM	#8
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,457	Having eaten out at restaurants for years, I can tell you it is easier to go down than up. So I would keep the ressie at 5 people. If the two people bail, the restaurant will be more thrilled that they can bump you down from a six-top to a four-top, thus freeing up a six-top for another party. More than likely there will be another party of five, that reserved as a party of four, and show up with a baby they didn't account for and now they need a six-top to accommodate a high chair. The hostess will probably love to hug you at this point in her day..... To try and bump you up from a four-top to a six-top is not very much fun for the hostess, especially if they are very busy. Causes much more anxiety....like the example above. You may have to wait until they can find a larger table or move around tables, etc. Most likely at that point in the day, the hostess will want to slap you.....Just kidding - I am getting hungry myself and a bit giddy! Enjoy! __________________ Oct 10, 1971 with dad before dedication Mar 1992 with DBF and DBF's daughter; stayed offsite Dec 2000 on land/sea pkg; CBR Dec 2002 on land/sea pkg; Dolphin Dec 2004 on land/sea pkg with DM; POR Dec 2006 with three friends; POR Dec 2007 solo; POR Dec 2009 with two friends from my local watering hole; SSR Dec 2010 - booked at POR Dec 2011 - planning stages; land/sea pkg with friends Last edited by Missytara; 09-09-2009 at 12:48 PM. Reason: missed a sentence

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09-09-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
Yzma and Kronk I survived the Pie-fest I broke my spleen and yaked up a lung.....and I was driving! Not done the "other" thing yet... Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,270	Same - DH couldn't make it to some meals and all our reservations were for 4. I just told them at the podium that there would only be 3 of us. I think it's only a problem if you try to add people.

09-09-2009, 09:47 AM	#4
dvcdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,806	On our last vacation, my son was not feeling well so I stayed with him while my husband took my daughter and they seated them without a problem. I think it's understandable when things happen.

09-09-2009, 01:29 PM	#9
keishashadow Proud Redhead When you gotta go, you gotta go ... it's a girl thing Hmmm, will she go "Goofy?" I TOLD YOU SO! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 14,480	i bet they r rather slap happy by the end of a long free dining day __________________ Will trade 'nanners taken in trade by the Tag Fairy for your tag for tags! *Got Nanner's?*

09-09-2009, 01:51 PM	#10
JennyT2 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 52	I agree - shouldn't be a problem. Our last trip was during free dining and my hubbie was sick for 2 ressies. They didn't even question it!

09-10-2009, 02:02 PM	#11
mollygirl13 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 1,074	Good to know. We have ressies at 'Ohana for Tuesday the 15th and we're booked for 5. I have a feeling our 5th guest may not be able to meet us due to work issues and I was hoping it wasn't going to be a problem if she couldn't get out of work in time! __________________ JACQUELYN

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