Adding one to dining reservation

[KimK2006]

I have a reservation for 4 at Chef Mickey's. My DD has now decided to come on the trip with is. Nothing is now available for a party of 5. What are the chances they will let us add one when we arrive at CM's?

 

[DisBuckMan]

Might be tough. Going from 4 to 5 requires a different table size, at a very busy restaurant. I would definitely keep looking for a reservation for 5 or 6. It won't hurt to try it with 5 people, as long as you're prepared for one person to be turned away.

 

[GenGen22]

I would call and see if they can assist you. It's worth a try.

 

[KimK2006]

I would call and see if they can assist you. It's worth a try.

Why didn't I think of that? I was just looking online. Will try this!

 

[melanielll]

Also - guest relations when you get there can be helpful. My husband swore up and down he didn't want to eat at CRT. For 6 months. Then - in the car one the way there - he suddenly was dying to eat breakfast with some princesses. I tried online and calling directly while in the car. No dice. When we arrived, I went to guest services and they added him. This isn't a guarantee - but they did what no one else could.

 

[GenGen22]

Why didn't I think of that? I was just looking online. Will try this!

Calling you might get a CM that's understands your situation and might throw some pixie dust you way.

 

[KimK2006]

Also - guest relations when you get there can be helpful. My husband swore up and down he didn't want to eat at CRT. For 6 months. Then - in the car one the way there - he suddenly was dying to eat breakfast with some princesses. I tried online and calling directly while in the car. No dice. When we arrived, I went to guest services and they added him. This isn't a guarantee - but they did what no one else could.

I will try this if calling doesn't work.

 

[jeffbear]

Calling is a good idea, and remember ... if one cast member tells you no, then wait a respectful amount of time and try another. Rules of 3 apply for Disney phone services. You get three nos ... call it a good effort.

 

[cmorris303]

This happened to us before. I got advice on here to make a reservation for 1 under my same name at the same time with another MDE account. This way the person we needed to add at least was already accounted for in the restaurant's count. When we checked in I asked if we could sit together and they were able to do it, although there are no guarantees. Good luck!

 

[Lynzer4]

I've added a person but I was told we would have to wait a little longer for a table. We were fine with that. We got seated about 15mins past our reservation time. That is about the normal wait anyway so no big deal. Just ask nicely and be willing to wait a little longer.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

THE QUESTION OF AN EXTRA PERSON or EXTRA PEOPLE (the "411"):
1) Disney is getting wise to the "but, they decided to join us" or "I miscounted".
2) People can't always get the ADR they want.
3) So, they under-count to get a table.
4) Then, they show up with "unexpected" additional people.
5) In a team meeting, CM's have been told to warn guests against this.
6) If there is room, WDW will not turn away revenue.
7) But, if busy, they will turn away the additions.
8) Go ahead and arrive with the extras, if you like.
9) Just be prepared to have someone stand around while you eat.
10) I have heard explanations such as . . .
. . . "but, Aunt Suzy decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, two friends from off-site decided to join us and we need two extra seats"
. . . "but, brother-in-law decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, the entire Boy Scout Troop decided to join us and we need 14 extra sets"
. . . "but, my baby is so small that I didn't count her in the number of eaters"
.
NOTE1: It is far easier going from an odd-number to an even number, such as from 7-people to 8-people, adding a person to an even number of diners, such as going from 6-people to 7-people. Adding odd person can mean adding a table, and this might not be possible. Going from an odd-to-even might only mean adding a chair or using an empty seat. So, if going from even-to-odd, you might not get the extra person a seat. It is always better to get another ADR with the proper people-count.
.
NOTE2: Frequently a party-of-two will try to add a third person at the podium. This can be risky, because many eateries do have tables-for-two. If the guest was slated for one of these, there simply might not be a table available to seat the third person - even if an infant. The extra chair location might extend into an aisle and block access for other guests or Servers.
.
NOTE3: Sometimes it is a threesome adding a fourth. Unfortunately, there are many eateries that do have 3-top tables - usually against a wall or pillar. They can't add a fourth chair, since that would invade the aisle and be unsafe for SERVERS.
.
NOTE4: The final question is that of how many people are in the eatery. There are Fire Codes which dictate the maximum amount of people. If the capacity is exceeded, there are some big fines possible. And, Disney will not violate the max-capacity of an eatery.

 

[KimK2006]

Calling you might get a CM that's understands your situation and might throw some pixie dust you way.

Hoping for some Pixie Dust when I call tonight!

THE QUESTION OF AN EXTRA PERSON or EXTRA PEOPLE (the "411"):
1) Disney is getting wise to the "but, they decided to join us" or "I miscounted".
2) People can't always get the ADR they want.
3) So, they under-count to get a table.
4) Then, they show up with "unexpected" additional people.
5) In a team meeting, CM's have been told to warn guests against this.
6) If there is room, WDW will not turn away revenue.
7) But, if busy, they will turn away the additions.
8) Go ahead and arrive with the extras, if you like.
9) Just be prepared to have someone stand around while you eat.
10) I have heard explanations such as . . .
. . . "but, Aunt Suzy decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, two friends from off-site decided to join us and we need two extra seats"
. . . "but, brother-in-law decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, the entire Boy Scout Troop decided to join us and we need 14 extra sets"
. . . "but, my baby is so small that I didn't count her in the number of eaters"
.
NOTE1: It is far easier going from an odd-number to an even number, such as from 7-people to 8-people, adding a person to an even number of diners, such as going from 6-people to 7-people. Adding odd person can mean adding a table, and this might not be possible. Going from an odd-to-even might only mean adding a chair or using an empty seat. So, if going from even-to-odd, you might not get the extra person a seat. It is always better to get another ADR with the proper people-count.
.
NOTE2: Frequently a party-of-two will try to add a third person at the podium. This can be risky, because many eateries do have tables-for-two. If the guest was slated for one of these, there simply might not be a table available to seat the third person - even if an infant. The extra chair location might extend into an aisle and block access for other guests or Servers.
.
NOTE3: Sometimes it is a threesome adding a fourth. Unfortunately, there are many eateries that do have 3-top tables - usually against a wall or pillar. They can't add a fourth chair, since that would invade the aisle and be unsafe for SERVERS.
.
NOTE4: The final question is that of how many people are in the eatery. There are Fire Codes which dictate the maximum amount of people. If the capacity is exceeded, there are some big fines possible. And, Disney will not violate the max-capacity of an eatery.

I am going to try to call today. If we can't add via phone, we will just show up and tell the truth. When I made reservations, DD wasn't coming. If we have to wait longer, no worries. If they say she can't be added at all, no worries. One of us will just sit it out. We've been MANY times. And, my "kids" are 21 and 17. There will not be any meltdowns!

 

[KimK2006]

Update: I was able to modify our reservation online today and change to 5 people for 7:55 reservation instead of 8:00 we originally had. You never know when availability will pop up! Saved me a phone call!!