Ok guys I'm seriously thinking of taking a day off work on the day my ADRs open so I can get online and make my reservations at 11am... Am I being mental? Is this really necessary? Or a good idea?!
It's such an annoying time! I know it can't be helped as we are not in the same time zone... But still!I did mine on the sly at work (shhh...), however, I was only making 3 and was done and dusted in minutes.
I just really want a Crystal palace breakfast for my little girl!If you want to snatch 8am brekkie ressie at parks before they open, then it's an option
If you don't, you'll be perfectly fine waiting until you come home after work
For all you know, disney dining might have one of their glitches and be unavailable for hours on your adr day so don't worry
If you can afford a day off, then why not, but if it means sacrifice or crossing your boss and colleagues, then don't
Thank you I've had a look and you're right, it's not as bad as a lot of people make out. It's looking like my trickiest one is going to be Be our Guest Dinner, which is to be expected. My 180 is t until the beginning of May A long time yet! I'm just trying to think ahead and be organised as its our first family trip, and my little girls first ever visit to wdw!There is currently 8:00 to 8:20am tables at CRT for most dates in july (1 month and a half after the 180 mark at what qualifies as a busy period) so there's no reason to panic for that ADR.
It might be booked solid at 3 months out on busy times, but a few hours will be okay
When is your 180?
We are there from the 5th-19th so expecting it's to be moderately/ pretty busy as I know it's never really quiet but thankfully we will be well gone by thanksgiving. We are on site at the Wilderness Lodge and we got our 14 days of free dining so that's why I was kinda thinking to take the day off as I've got 14 sit down meals to think about. But I think you're right I'm panicking a bit too much, once I've got the BOG the others shouldn't be too bad.May calls for november ADRs
If you're going thanksgiving week, then it might be a bit trickier for some restaurants, but still manageable
Remember that if you stay onsite, you can book the first 10 days of ADRs at your 180 mark, and that gives you a comfortable head start if your CP and BOG are towrds the end of your sray
Hey just another quick question, when I book my dining do I need to tell them I'm on the dining plan? Or do we just tell them at the time?You'll only be able to book the first 10 days , then it will be one day after the other
So if your BOG is on day 11 or later, you won't be able to book it on your ADR opening day
Thank you! Look at all your trips! You must be an expertI wouldn't panic too much. I've always managed to get what we want even for Christmas Day and NYE. Good luck!
Thanks for all your adviceTell them at the restaurant
You only need to mention dining plan for prepaid meals such as CRT, and the option will be displayed on the booking page