Early Morning ADR's

[michaeldorn1]

I was online at exactly 2:00am central time just now and my 90 + 10 opened. The "rumor" about the online opening at 3:00am Eastern is true. Booked everything I wanted within about 20 mins of my wanted times.
I had one problem, however. I wanted CRT on 12/15 at 4:30pm for 2 guests. I couldn't get anything at any time within 2 days of that time.
Just as a search, I put in the same time and date for 3 guests and it came up. I booked it and payed for 3 guests with my credit card. Now, do you think I can call in and talk to a dining CM and change the ADR to 2 guests with a credit for the cancelled 1 or should I wait til I am in the World and cancel 1 guest, 24 hours in advance.

[Kathy Z]

Well, it is 5:12 am eastern time and I was just through the on-line process all the way to check-out then got the message that the system is not open now and to call back later. I'm trying to find an alternative to one ADR.

[michaeldorn1]

Originally Posted by Kathy Z

Well, it is 5:12 am eastern time and I was just through the on-line process all the way to check-out then got the message that the system is not open now and to call back later. I'm trying to find an alternative to one ADR.

Sorry. Good Luck when you can get on. Here's some Magic

[Kathy Z]

Thanks michaeldorn1 for the pixie dust. I got it to work.

[MAGGIED]

I am wondering if this will work on Oct 27th when it goes back to 180 days.... I think I will be up at 3am to try it....

[michaeldorn1]

Originally Posted by michaeldorn1

I was online at exactly 2:00am central time just now and my 90 + 10 opened. The "rumor" about the online opening at 3:00am Eastern is true. Booked everything I wanted within about 20 mins of my wanted times.
I had one problem, however. I wanted CRT on 12/15 at 4:30pm for 2 guests. I couldn't get anything at any time within 2 days of that time.
Just as a search, I put in the same time and date for 3 guests and it came up. I booked it and payed for 3 guests with my credit card. Now, do you think I can call in and talk to a dining CM and change the ADR to 2 guests with a credit for the cancelled 1 or should I wait til I am in the World and cancel 1 guest, 24 hours in advance.

Well, I called to book my CP dinner pkg @ 6:00am Central and got a CM immediatly. Didn't get Le Cellier like I wanted but took Chefs de France. I'll keep calling for Le Cellier though. Also, I got the most Awesome CM, Rita! I had her confirm all of my online ressies and asked her to check my CRT for 3 and see if she could change it to 2 guests. She came back and said "Yes" and credited my Credit Card with the balance. Talk about Disney Magic!

[n2mm]

Originally Posted by michaeldorn1

I was online at exactly 2:00am central time just now and my 90 + 10 opened. The "rumor" about the online opening at 3:00am Eastern is true. Booked everything I wanted within about 20 mins of my wanted times.
I had one problem, however. I wanted CRT on 12/15 at 4:30pm for 2 guests. I couldn't get anything at any time within 2 days of that time.
Just as a search, I put in the same time and date for 3 guests and it came up. I booked it and payed for 3 guests with my credit card. Now, do you think I can call in and talk to a dining CM and change the ADR to 2 guests with a credit for the cancelled 1 or should I wait til I am in the World and cancel 1 guest, 24 hours in advance.

I See you resolved this while I was typing -- but I'll leave my message in case anyone else tries this.


Warning: you may be charged for your third person no show. This spring I wanted to book Norway for the 6 of us. There was a possibility that my 15 yo grandson may (or may not) want to go. So when booking I asked the CM if I could book it for 7 and if I only showed up with 6 would I be charged the no show fee and she said YES. If it shows 7 people I will be charged a $10 fee for everyone that does not show up. She said I could book 7, and if I wanted to change it, I could only cancel and TRY to rebook. I booked 6 and grandson went to EPCOT by himself.

This seem to be the same policy for the candlelight processional. But in this case I was told I would be charged the FULL amount if anyone in my party does not show up.

I suggest you call and try to straighten it out now while you have a choice, unless you are willing to accept paying the no show for your third person.

[n2mm]

Originally Posted by MAGGIED

I am wondering if this will work on Oct 27th when it goes back to 180 days.... I think I will be up at 3am to try it....

Sadly, you will not be alone. I get up for work at 3:30AM, so I'll get up earlier. Unlike most of you, I'll be heading to work afterwards and you guys will be climbing back into bed!!

I will be booking my March visit and my 2 weeks May visit. I plan to just go for the hard to get ones then backfill. I fear it will be ugly.

[ROEDISNEY]

I wish I didn't know this cause now when Feb 27th comes around I will be up at 3:00 am

[michaeldorn1]

Originally Posted by ROEDISNEY

I wish I didn't know this cause now when Feb 27th comes around I will be up at 3:00 am

It wasn't too bad. After I made my ADR's online @ 2:00am Central, I stayed up all night so I was on the phone immediatly @ 6am Central for my CP dinner pkg. ADR. I was soo hyped after getting almost everything I wanted within 20 mins of my needs, that I couldn't sleep. I just pretended I was still in college ( a lot of years ago, BTW ) and that I was doing an allnighter!!!

[ROEDISNEY]

Originally Posted by michaeldorn1

It wasn't too bad. After I made my ADR's online @ 2:00am Central, I stayed up all night so I was on the phone immediatly @ 6am Central for my CP dinner pkg. ADR. I was soo hyped after getting almost everything I wanted within 20 mins of my needs, that I couldn't sleep. I just pretended I was still in college ( a lot of years ago, BTW ) and that I was doing an allnighter!!!

The only problem is this my time is a Saturday. The only day I don't have to get up at 5:30 am . But it's for a good Disney cause so I'll be up.

[eyor44]

I think the 180 days out will be easier. Fewer people know what they want, or even have a trip planned right now at 180 days out.

[n2mm]

Originally Posted by eyor44

I think the 180 days out will be easier. Fewer people know what they want, or even have a trip planned right now at 180 days out.

I agree. Often the hours are not out and since I could care less about the hours, I have no problem booking my favorite dining places. I work my park visits around my dining spots. My 180+10 day is Oct. 27!!, but I will work on my March trip first since those dates are open to all and my late April trip is only open to those with reservations, so my odds are a little better for that trip.