1st time doing ADRs: Questions!

[FutureBrideOfMike]

hey everyone:

I am going to call tomorrow and do our ADRs for our trip in October.
Since this is my first time doing ADRs I have a few questions...

--Is there one number to call for all the resturants or do I need to call each resturant individually?
--If there is one number, where do I get that number? If I need to call each one then where to I find resturant phone numbers?
--Are the lines usually really busy?
--And lastly, when can I start calling (what times are lines open)?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Fionasmommy]

The number is 1-407-WDW-DINE.

What time to call depends on what you're hoping to book. If you want CRT, call as soon as the lines open.

Honestly, though, I made all of ours about 3 - 4 months in advance (well short of the 180 + 10 window) and never had a problem getting what I wanted. I was able to get CRT and then call back the next week and get a different time on the same day. Maybe I touched lucky, because it has just been really easy to book everything.

 

[FutureBrideOfMike]

What is CRT?

 

[Fionasmommy]

Cinderella's Royal Table, at the castle. Breakfast and Lunch are character meals with Cinderella and a couple other princesses, dinner has Fairy Godmother and I think the mice.

 

[kizmac]

You can also use the toll free number to make your ADR's.
It's 1-800-828-0228

Lines open at 7 am EST. and you just call the one number and a CM will make all the ADRS you need.

 

[wdwgoofeeee]

After each reservation you will be given a confirmation number. Make sure you write this down. It's rare, but sometimes you will need it when you arrive at the restaurant. Normally your name is enough to find your ADR.
Also, if you are staying at a Disney resort, when you check in you can request a print out of all your dining reservations.

 

[FutureBrideOfMike]

Woooohooo!
Called today and call all my ADRs done.
I got all the ones I wanted at the times I wanted!
Yay!