ADR during your 180+ - what has changed?

[DavidNYC]

Been going annually for 20 years. Went to make reservations and cannot believe how little availability there is for a Thursday in November at 6 for so many restaurants. Yes I expect that at Ohana, BRG, Le Celier but to see boathouse only have a 5pm for 183 days out? And tons of other resort restaurants. Was never like this before especially during your +10 days.

 

[DisBuckMan]

For most Disney Springs restaurants, you'll have better luck calling the restaurant directly for reservations. Many of them only release a small amount of their times to Disney's reservations system.

 

[gemologygal]

I think it could be a combination of the end of the Food and Wine Festival (first couple of weeks in November) and the beginning of MVMCP events (begins Nov. 9) that could be contributing to the lack of ADRs.

For most Disney Springs restaurants, you'll have better luck calling the restaurant directly for reservations. Many of them only release a small amount of their times to Disney's reservations system.

That's a great tip! Also, check Open Table.

 

[DavidNYC]

Thanks for the great tips. Because I've never had a problem doing it through the Disney system all these years I never realized some were on Open Table. Had absolutely no issue getting the reservations I wanted at Disney Springs though Open Table. Clearly the Disney system has only a small portion as noted above!