Any Le Cellier advice?

[mrsmarilyn]

We're going to disney in 2 months (just found out early Jan). I've made most of our ADRs and got everything we wanted, including breakfast at the castle. But I haven't been able to score dinner -- or even lunch -- at Le Cellier. Do I keep trying and pray someone cancels, or am I wasting my time? I know it's a hot ticket but geez, hotter than cinderellas royal table??

 

[iheartdolewhips]

Have you tried unusual times? I know I was able to get reservations for Le Cellier for March about two months out for 2:40 pm.

 

[hollannc]

We just booked today and didnt have any luck with any time for Le Cellier during the last week of March. Will keep you posted. So far, I have just been trying online. We didnt get CRT either but did get into California Grille at fireworks time...
I am not sure if its just that we are too late or if its just crowds during Easter. Or both. Will keep you posted! Maybe we can get in through checking with guest services once we get there and someone cancels! I am planning to leave one dinner spot open just in case.

 

[mrsmarilyn]

I haven't been able to get California Grill either until post-fireworks (ie after 9PM, too late for my kids). Good for you.

 

[Lehuaann]

My advice is to continue to keep calling everyday. You will most likely need to be flexible with your schedule, switching around your park days. Our first trip I booked a trip a month in advance and ADR reality set in REAL fast...however, scored a LC ressie 2/3 weeks out, Good luck!

 

[mrsmarilyn]

I managed a lunch ressie. I'm still juggling to try to get California Grill the night I really want it. What a logistical nightmare! ;-)

 

[PoohsFan1]

Have you tried unusual times? I know I was able to get reservations for Le Cellier for March about two months out for 2:40 pm.

I agree with this, when we first booked our March trip (about 3 weeks ago) we said we were not going to do Le Cellier again (wanted to do cheaper meals), then about a week ago my DH and I decided that we are going to be in Disney a few days after our anniversary, we should book it (or at least try to) for our anniversary dinner plus my ILs are coming with us and they would really enjoy it as well. When I went on the online reservation system, there was only a 2:05pm ADR that popped up (for a table of 6)....I grabbed it and have been looking ever since for another time. However, I will be more than happy to eat at that time if it is the only one I can get.

 

[hollannc]

I am glad you got lunch at Le Cellier. I was just logging on to tell you that they had a few lunches available during that week when I called today. I passed...really it was only worth it for us for dinner.

Our Cali Grille dinner is reserved at 8:50 - is that worth it? Is that post fireworks?

I was able to get a CRT reservation for lunch on the phone that was not on the website. Also, there were a few dinner reservations left for O'hana...but they were 9pm. We booked one but I am thinking of dropping it.

 

[Lehuaann]

I managed a lunch ressie. I'm still juggling to try to get California Grill the night I really want it. What a logistical nightmare! ;-)

You will love lunch. We've been to both lunch/dinner and found no difference other than menu options...the portion/quality/service are equally impressive. Have a great trip!!