# of People on Reservation

[jenn91997]

So Yay... I got a BOG reservation for 4, however... we are a party of 5.
What will happen if I show up with 5 people on a 4 person reservation?
I called Disney and they suggested going to the restaurant prior to the reservation time and talk to them.
I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this scenario?

 

[KNovacovschi]

So Yay... I got a BOG reservation for 4, however... we are a party of 5. What will happen if I show up with 5 people on a 4 person reservation? I called Disney and they suggested going to the restaurant prior to the reservation time and talk to them. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this scenario?

It doesn't hurt to try however it's easier to show up with less then more. Since your ADR is for 4 they will probably place you at a 4 top table and may not allow a 5th person, especially with BOG as popular as it is. Maybe look for a party of 6 since there is 5 of you.

 

[maxiesmom]

Showing up with more people than your ADR is for is a huge risk. You are taking the chance of being told the extra person just can't be seated. Then you have a hard choice--send them off to eat on their own, or leave and be penalized the $10 each no show fee.

As a CM who posts here states, Disney is on to the trick of under-counting. They won't turn an extra guest away if they have room. But if they don't have room, you are in a tough spot.

Keep checking for an ADR for 5 or 6 people. You are not penalized for showing up with fewer people. It is having more that is the problem.

 

[jenn91997]

Thanks for the answers.... I'll keep checking for another ressie... and keep my fingers crossed either way...

 

[MakiraMarlena]

it's not a HUGE risk, most of the time it works, but if the restaurant happens to be filled to capacity when you arrive they will not seat your extra person. Does happen sometimes.

 

[gawrsh2008]

So Yay... I got a BOG reservation for 4, however... we are a party of 5.
What will happen if I show up with 5 people on a 4 person reservation?
I called Disney and they suggested going to the restaurant prior to the reservation time and talk to them.
I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this scenario?

Just curious - when is your ADR? The time of year can make all the difference in the answer to our question.

 

[Acorn827]

Yowza! This thread is causing me to lose hope on snagging a last minute ADR for BOG!

 

[jenn91997]

Just curious - when is your ADR? The time of year can make all the difference in the answer to our question.

It is for Monday Nov 10th 6:20... it is a Christmas party night.

 

[jcjen519]

Everyone is right about the rules. However If I were in your shoes and couldn't get a reservation for 5 I would show up at the restaurant and talk to them. I would be willing to bet that they can fit you in and if not I bet they would excuse the ten dollar per person fee. It's a risk of course, but id be willing to take it.

They aren't that strict about the fee in my experience. We have had it excused a few times by just showing up and letting them know what the deal was