ADR System Upgrade - History

[RAPstar]

Ok, so I am very nervous...we are going to Disney June 21 - 28th. Is it too late for me to get reservations for CRT? I haven't even tried because we just booked our trip.

They were only taking them up until June 19th, so you'll have to wait until your 90 day window unfortunately.

 

[pbacbell]

So does that mean I will still have a chance to book CRT?

 

[RAPstar]

So does that mean I will still have a chance to book CRT?

Yup! Good luck!

 

[pbacbell]

Oh thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Can you tell that I am excited? If I don't get into CRT I am going to try for the princess thingy in Epcot. Can you tell this is my first visit to Disney? I am taking my 12 year old son, 5 year old son and husband. They are going to LOVE the princess stuff!

 

[RAPstar]

Oh thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Can you tell that I am excited? If I don't get into CRT I am going to try for the princess thingy in Epcot. Can you tell this is my first visit to Disney? I am taking my 12 year old son, 5 year old son and husband. They are going to LOVE the princess stuff!

I know how you feel. This feels kinda like my first trip....and it is in a way. I've usually only gone with my family and am going alone for the first time! I'm doing CRT for breakfast on my birthday (the 19th). Maybe we'll run into each other before I leave! lol

 

[winterman]

When I made my resort reservation this week, the cm said "remember you can make your dining reservations 100 days in advance." I almost started to question that but I just figured she was wrong. 100 days in advance is not the same as 90 plus 10. Bit now I figure I'd better check with the 'real experts'. It is 90 plus 10 for Disney resort guests and 90 days for off site visitors, correct? Or is it possilbe to call 100 days out and just do one ADR (for the first day of our trip)?

 

[maleficent_man]

Does anyone known when this is likely to start??

Magical Fireworks Voyage
Set sail with Captain Hook and Mr. Smee from Disney's Contemporary Resort. When you arrive at the Resort, check the Daily Event Board inside to see where to meet your "mateys" and start your adventure. Chow down on some pirate grub of snacks and beverages before you board the boat. Then, with a pirate as your host, sail on an unforgettable evening voyage around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Test your Disney trivia, sing songs and enjoy a magical performance of the Electrical Water Pageant. — all from the perfect vantage point for the fireworks spectacular set high above Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom® Park.

As you sail back to your Resort Port, your pirate host entertains you with the story of Peter Pan, ending just in time for you to discover Pan himself waiting on shore to greet your family, sign autographs and pose for photos. Even better, if you've got a birthday, reunion, anniversary or other special occasion in your group, Pan and the pirates help you celebrate!

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $43.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $24.99 (available 180 days prior)

Schedule:
Please call (407) WDW-MAGIC† for dates and times.

As part of the "What Will You Celebrate:" program , beginning summer 2009, the Magical Fireworks Voyage (under a new name) will become available to all Guests, including Grand Gathering Guests, regardless of the size of their party. Guests can begin booking the celebratory fireworks experience by contacting (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529)† beginning in summer 2009.

 

[Tricia1972]

When I made my resort reservation this week, the cm said "remember you can make your dining reservations 100 days in advance." I almost started to question that but I just figured she was wrong. 100 days in advance is not the same as 90 plus 10. Bit now I figure I'd better check with the 'real experts'. It is 90 plus 10 for Disney resort guests and 90 days for off site visitors, correct? Or is it possilbe to call 100 days out and just do one ADR (for the first day of our trip)?

Nothing has changed, you still need to wait til 90 days before you check in.

 

[mindyd]

So does that mean I will still have a chance to book CRT?

I was able to Book Chef Mickeys for June 5th I would try to call now to book CRT because it was not 90 Days

 

[maleficent_man]

I was able to Book Chef Mickeys for June 5th I would try to call now to book CRT because it was not 90 Days

They'll ignore the 90 day rule for this and CRT and V&A but only up until 19th June.

 

[mindyd]

They'll ignore the 90 day rule for this and CRT and V&A but only up until 19th June.

Oh Okay I just didn't want her to miss out on booking it thanks!

 

[goofygal531]

Does anyone known when this is likely to start??

Magical Fireworks Voyage
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MAGICAL FIREWORKS VOYAGE

The Magical Fireworks Voyage, which has been offered exclusively to guests traveling as part of a Grand Gathering group (8 or more), will become available to all, regarless of party size, starting March 1, 2009.

When this change goes into effect, the price will increase to $53.99 per person ages 10 and up, $30.99 per child ages 3-9.

It is expected that this experience will undergo some changes, including a new name


Found this on wdwinfo

 

[mickeystoontown]

Okay, where the heck is the link to the calculator that you use to calculate your reservation dates. Want to double check my 90 day mark!

 

[Tricia1972]

Okay, where the heck is the link to the calculator that you use to calculate your reservation dates. Want to double check my 90 day mark!

It's in the first post

 

[mickeystoontown]

It's in the first post

That's what I get for looking TOO hard! Why do I always make things more difficult that they should be? Probably because I have been a paralegal (divorces, child custody, child support, alimony, etc.) for 26 years and am used to things being way too hard!

 

[megveg]

I have stayed up to date on this thread and this is more a question about the calculator then dining I guess.

DBF and I are checking into the Poly May 21st late late (we arrive at MCO at 10pm ish) so our dining/tickets start the 22nd, and go through till the 26th.

Our first day of dining is the 22nd (SoA show) but I put the 21st into the calculator (day of arrival) and it says I can call Febuary 20th, is that right?

I guess what I'm actually asking is can I make ADRs from 90 days from my check in day even if im not eating that day? or is it 90 from the 22nd when Im having my first meal?


Thanksss

anyone?

 

[vleeth]

anyone?

I would think it would be from check-in. Not everyone is on the dining plan so you should be able to make them 90 days before your check-in date even if you don't have the plan.

Anyone know for sure?

 

[Tricia1972]

anyone?

It's from check-in.

 

[Alesia]

I guess what I'm actually asking is can I make ADRs from 90 days from my check in day even if im not eating that day?

Yes, as long as you are staying on site.

 

[sanbornangel]

I called 12/30 to make our ADR's for May. I was informed that the change to 90 days had just been implemented. My concern is that many people going in May could have made their ADRS at the 180 day mark before the change took place. I was waiting for the hours to open, however many people may not have. Hopefully I am worrying for nothing.