That depends on if you are absolutely locked in to your plan. I usually use DVC and plan the "major" meals first. Cindy's castle is the first thing I get an ADR for and whichever day I can get it sets the schedule for the rest of the trip.
I have been dvc member since 1994 and always go thru member services for all ADRs. It has never been anything but positive. It is also an 800 number so if you have to wait, its much more tolerable. We go every year during xmas week and have been able to d what we wanted even for NYE and Xmas day....(including CG, Le Cellier toughies.
We have also been DVC members for years & go thru Member Services. This year, mostly because of free dining for others, I decided to try it thru Disney
Dining. It worked out fine for me thru dining (including LC, Chef Mickey's, and 'Ohana). If you are trying for Cindy's, you might want to try dining....just in case the convenient times are gone by 9 a.m.
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