any luck with adding to PS?

[kathmzh]

My parents are joining us, a last-minute decision, on our trip Jan.22-29. I called WDW dining to add them to my CRT lunch reservation, but they said there was no room. What kind of luck has anyone had with adding to a PS at the park? It's only for two more people.

 

[cobbler]

Anytime I have tried to add to my party, if it makes my party more than 4 they make me cancel one and rebook with the new number of people. Of course I always try to rebook first then cancel.

 

[disgrajak]

Hi, I had a similar problem last April at the Storybook Princess Breakfast at Akershus. I had forgotten to make a reservation for my son because he was under 3 and I wasn't paying for him. It dawned on me about 11pm the night before the PS that I probably should have had a ressie for him as well. Disney dining was closed, so I called the front desk at the Poly and asked them. The CM I spoke to said that yes, he did need a reservation, but added that "they would not turn him away". I showed up the next morning and they sat us no problem and didn't blink an eye when I gave the amount of people. I would say to just show up and see what happens. It's possible they will have some no shows that day anyway. Worse case scenario--you go to luch and meet your parents after. But, I would definately give it a try! Good Luck!

 

[moonmomma]

A similar situation happened to me in December when our party increased from 4 to 5 at the last minute. I DID have luck at the podium at all of my PS's...including CRT, Cape May breakfast, Alfredo's and Les Chefs. I would think it depends on the crowd at the time and if you're willing to wait? Good luck!

 

[kathmzh]

thanks for the replies! Hopefully, they'll be able to squeeze us all in.

 

[Crazy Hakim]

My parents are joining us, a last-minute decision, on our trip Jan.22-29. I called WDW dining to add them to my CRT lunch reservation, but they said there was no room. What kind of luck has anyone had with adding to a PS at the park? It's only for two more people.

The most important thing to consider here is the table size break point. What I mean is there are 2-tops, 4-tops, 5/6-tops, and some 7/8-tops. Very few places have larger single tables, although I know Chef Mickey's has some large round tables that can fit 10 ppl. Looking at the mix of tables, you must realize that the majority of most places will be a mixture or 2 and 4 top tables, some 5/6 tops and fewer larger tables. Going from a party of 3 to a party of 4 is a no brainer, same table. But once you cross over from the 4-top into the larger size is where most problems occur. If you cannot have the PS corrected, then I would suggest you arrive earlier than expected (entire party) and advise the podium, with a little patience I would bet that they will be able to accommodate any reasonable size change.