Be Our Guest Lunch FastPass Thread [PLEASE read the FAQs in the first post!]

[themouseforme]

sorry. but honestly I was thinking to myself right as I was reading your post "she'd better leave that (rez) alone". hope you can get something back.

 

[andrewilley]

sorry. but honestly I was thinking to myself right as I was reading your post "she'd better leave that (rez) alone". hope you can get something back.

I have to agree there, for example you don't cancel an ADR at Le Cellier just to see if anything better might come up afterwards. Only cancel once you've got a better offer on your screen.

Andre

 

[SEVP]

We check in on Dec 13th and i am trying o get a resv for Dec 18th . . . have tried every morning for weeks (our trip starts on Dec 06th with DCL) with no luck . . .

Today was my 27th day so I was hopeful - but still nothing

 

[5olearys]

We check in on Dec 13th and i am trying o get a resv for Dec 18th . . . have tried every morning for weeks (our trip starts on Dec 06th with DCL) with no luck . . .

Today was my 27th day so I was hopeful - but still nothing

It will likely be available in 27 days but you are still at 31. They count from the day of the lunch, not from the start of your stay like a typical FP. You will get your ressie! Have fun!!

 

[lake queen]

When I am on the screen where you put in your reservation number, and name, the submit button is grayed out, I can only choose the cancel button.

My trip starts Dec. 13, I thought it would open up last night?

Any one else have this happen?

 

[jtowntoflorida]

We check in on Dec 13th and i am trying o get a resv for Dec 18th . . . have tried every morning for weeks (our trip starts on Dec 06th with DCL) with no luck . . .

Today was my 27th day so I was hopeful - but still nothing

There is no "+10" for BOG reservations. It's 27 days from the day you want to actually eat at BOG, not 27 days from the start of your stay. Today, FP+s for the 13th only opened up (I made ours with no problems, and plenty of times available). If you want to eat on the 18th, you'll have to wait until November 21st.

The BOG FP+ is the ultimate leveler of the playing field...no (onsite) guest has an advantage over anyone else just because they have a longer stay. Everyone has the same chance at 27 days.

FWIW, I was up at midnight last night when MDE was showing I was 27 days from my stay. I checked the BOG website, and no times were showing available for FP+, though there were plenty of slots available then I just checked. So they must load sometime past midnight. I had to refresh only once before the perfect time popped up for us. Thanks for the tip on that, otherwise I would have thought we were out of luck!

 

[RedSox68]

Well, my day 27 started at midnight last night (for a reservation on 12/13). I checked every 15 minutes for two hours. FINALLY, at 2 a.m. there it was -- with every type of time configuration you could think of. They were in half hour increments (not an hour as was previously mentioned). Everytime I refreshed the site, more times showed up. We are getting off the ship at 9 a.m. and have to check in at OKW, so I was hoping to get something around 1 p.m.

I had plenty of choices -- like 12:10 to 12:40 p.m.; 12:20 to 12:50 p.m., etc. I chose 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. (there were also choices before Noon, but we didn't want anything that early). There were over a dozen choices and I didn't even keep checking -- so there is plenty of opportunity.

I did pre-order our food as I knew it would make it faster.

NOW MY QUESTION, how early should I show up before 12:45 p.m.? Is there a long wait for FP reservations to get in?

And finally, a GIANT GREAT BIG thank you to each and every person who came before and provided so much help, assistance and tips! Couldn't have done it without you.

 

[donnamk123]

Well, my day 27 started at midnight last night (for a reservation on 12/13). I checked every 15 minutes for two hours. FINALLY, at 2 a.m. there it was -- with every type of time configuration you could think of. They were in half hour increments (not an hour as was previously mentioned). Everytime I refreshed the site, more times showed up. We are getting off the ship at 9 a.m. and have to check in at OKW, so I was hoping to get something around 1 p.m. I had plenty of choices -- like 12:10 to 12:40 p.m.; 12:20 to 12:50 p.m., etc. I chose 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. (there were also choices before Noon, but we didn't want anything that early). There were over a dozen choices and I didn't even keep checking -- so there is plenty of opportunity. I did pre-order our food as I knew it would make it faster. NOW MY QUESTION, how early should I show up before 12:45 p.m.? Is there a long wait for FP reservations to get in? And finally, a GIANT GREAT BIG thank you to each and every person who came before and provided so much help, assistance and tips! Couldn't have done it without you.

The system opens up between 2:00 & 6:00 am, not at midnight is why there was nothing before 2:00am. Not really any reason to get there before your window.

 

[Figmentmommy]

There is no "+10" for BOG reservations. It's 27 days from the day you want to actually eat at BOG, not 27 days from the start of your stay. Today, FP+s for the 13th only opened up (I made ours with no problems, and plenty of times available). If you want to eat on the 18th, you'll have to wait until November 21st.

The BOG FP+ is the ultimate leveler of the playing field...no (onsite) guest has an advantage over anyone else just because they have a longer stay. Everyone has the same chance at 27 days.

FWIW, I was up at midnight last night when MDE was showing I was 27 days from my stay. I checked the BOG website, and no times were showing available for FP+, though there were plenty of slots available then I just checked. So they must load sometime past midnight. I had to refresh only once before the perfect time popped up for us. Thanks for the tip on that, otherwise I would have thought we were out of luck!

Except for those of us who aren't able to book at 27 days because the system still recognizes us from a past trip - for new emails as well - and only shows us 7 days out! My 27 days would be on 11/22 (for a 12/19 FP+) but I won't be able to try until 12/13 because of this glitch.

 

[RedSox68]

The system opens up between 2:00 & 6:00 am, not at midnight is why there was nothing before 2:00am. Not really any reason to get there before your window.

From page one: However if you are a serious planner and want to book as early as possible, the system seems to open up for each new day somewhere between midnight and 2:30am Eastern. THAT'S why I started at midnight!

 

[RedSox68]

Except for those of us who aren't able to book at 27 days because the system still recognizes us from a past trip - for new emails as well - and only shows us 7 days out! My 27 days would be on 11/22 (for a 12/19 FP+) but I won't be able to try until 12/13 because of this glitch.

Did you try calling Disney dining to see what they could recommend? Maybe they can correct the system to recognize only one of your accounts so that it works on the date you need Good luck!

 

[Figmentmommy]

Did you try calling Disney dining to see what they could recommend? Maybe they can correct the system to recognize only one of your accounts so that it works on the date you need Good luck!

Thanks for the suggestion but unfortunately Disney Dining doesn't have anything to do with BOG lunch FP+. I wish they could help! It is a site glitch that happens when you have used the system on a previous trip. Even though a new reservation number is entered it still either pulls your old dates or only shows availability for the next 7 days. Frustrating!

 

[TCGMom]

NOW MY QUESTION, how early should I show up before 12:45 p.m.? Is there a long wait for FP reservations to get in?

Just got back from our trip and we did have lunch at BOG. There was a line up, where they just asked if you had a FP...if you did, then they sent you to the check in line. Both lines moved very quickly. We actually got in the first line (where they don't actually check anything, just confirm that you have a FP) before our time, because it looked long. However, it moved so fast we had to get out to wait for our time! So I don't think you need to show up early.

I cannot stress enough that you should definitely pre-order. Once we checked in (which is outside the restaurant, at the beginning of the bridge) we were directed into the entrance of the castle/restaurant. There, a cast member asked for our name again, pulled up our reservation and scanned my magic band to pay for our pre-ordered meals. We were given a receipt and then went in to find a table (which was not a problem). Our food arrived within about 5 minutes of sitting down.

When we left, we saw a very, very long line of people waiting to order their food. I can't understand why people don't pre-order - especially since you can change your order. Pre-ordering will save you so much time, and should eliminate most line waiting!

 

[RedSox68]

Just got back from our trip and we did have lunch at BOG. There was a line up, where they just asked if you had a FP...if you did, then they sent you to the check in line. Both lines moved very quickly. We actually got in the first line (where they don't actually check anything, just confirm that you have a FP) before our time, because it looked long. However, it moved so fast we had to get out to wait for our time! So I don't think you need to show up early.

I cannot stress enough that you should definitely pre-order. Once we checked in (which is outside the restaurant, at the beginning of the bridge) we were directed into the entrance of the castle/restaurant. There, a cast member asked for our name again, pulled up our reservation and scanned my magic band to pay for our pre-ordered meals. We were given a receipt and then went in to find a table (which was not a problem). Our food arrived within about 5 minutes of sitting down.

When we left, we saw a very, very long line of people waiting to order their food. I can't understand why people don't pre-order - especially since you can change your order. Pre-ordering will save you so much time, and should eliminate most line waiting!

Thanks so much for the details! What time was your reservation for?

 

[TCGMom]

Thanks so much for the details! What time was your reservation for?

We ate at 1:15pm. Our time slot was 1:10-1:40, but we were with other people (different room reservations), and 1:15 was when our times overlapped.


We originally got into the "pre" check-in line around 1pm - but then had to step out when that line moved very quickly. We waited until 1:15 and then checked in at the podium.

At that time the line for people who hadn't pre-ordered food was half way down the bridge.

 

[jp14210]

Thanks for the suggestion but unfortunately Disney Dining doesn't have anything to do with BOG lunch FP+. I wish they could help! It is a site glitch that happens when you have used the system on a previous trip. Even though a new reservation number is entered it still either pulls your old dates or only shows availability for the next 7 days. Frustrating!

I am in the exact same situation. Looking for a reservation on 12/14 but because I used the FP+ last November I can not do anything! I tried creating a new email, etc....Seems hopeless, please re-post if you have any success. I am guessing that 7 days out will show no availability.

 

[RedSox68]

At that time the line for people who hadn't pre-ordered food was half way down the bridge.

Yikes -- am I glad we pre-ordered!

One last question -- what day of the week was this? Thanks much.

 

[Figmentmommy]

I am in the exact same situation. Looking for a reservation on 12/14 but because I used the FP+ last November I can not do anything! I tried creating a new email, etc....Seems hopeless, please re-post if you have any success. I am guessing that 7 days out will show no availability.

That's exactly when we used it - last November! Another DISer posted elsewhere that they have experienced the same issue as us and have always been able to book at 7 days out. Maybe there's hope for us yet! Good luck and have a great trip!

 

[lake queen]

I am trying to book and am past my 27 day window.

When I get to the claim reservation page, I put in my 12 digit reservation number, but the submit button remains grayed out.

Does anyone know how to solve this problem?

 

[Kevenswife2]

I am in the exact same situation. Looking for a reservation on 12/14 but because I used the FP+ last November I can not do anything! I tried creating a new email, etc....Seems hopeless, please re-post if you have any success. I am guessing that 7 days out will show no availability.

I was having the same issue as we stayed in June of this year. I was only given the 7 day window starting on the day I was viewing the site.

I had to make a new account, with a new e-mail address and using my new, upcoming reservation's number. Now, when I look it goes to my new reservation's dates in December...but I'm not at my 27th day yet