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[Sunni908]

Definitely keep checking. We booked a trip just a week out for the end of February and after a couple days of checking we scored BoG lunch. I also got BoG dinner for a friend 2 weeks out for her trip in the fall. People cancel all the time but 30 days out and 5 days out are when people make more cancellations because of Disney's trip/room cancellation policy.

Thank you. We are approaching the 30 day mark. Maybe I'll have some luck

 

[Sunni908]

Definitely keep checking. We booked a trip just a week out for the end of February and after a couple days of checking we scored BoG lunch. I also got BoG dinner for a friend 2 weeks out for her trip in the fall. People cancel all the time but 30 days out and 5 days out are when people make more cancellations because of Disney's trip/room cancellation policy.

Thank you!!

 

[ReyFan]

I know everyone has said this but KEEP TRYING! I have been tying for a BOG Dinner res for 9 people on 4/21 for the last3 months. I seriously check the app 3 times a day, at least. All of a sudden this afternoon, there it was , even at a good time! You will get it, tanacity pays off! Good luck!!

 

[Sunni908]

Persistence. Keep checking online multiple times a day to see if a cancellation comes up. You can continue looking up to the day of if you can't find a reservation in advance. Look for a party of 3 or a party of 4 since parties of 3 are usually seated at a 4 top. The reservation system has a quirk that makes it harder to book an odd number because the system wants to fill all the seats at a table so while a party of 3 will be bypassed, add one person and often there is a better chance to find a table. Everyone needs to be included because of fire code regulations so do not look for a party of 2. If you find a 4, just let the castmember at the podium know there are just 3 of you when you check in and as long as at least one person shows up for the reservation you will not be charged for the "missing" person.

Since you have only a limited number of days be flexible in your time. If you want to meet the Beast or want wine or beer with your meal, you will have to book dinner. If neither of these are important you can also look for a lunch or breakfast reservation. While BOG has a large seating capacity, at dinner not all the rooms or tables are used because they can only seat based on how fast the kitchen can plate meals. Lunch and breakfast are quick service with a more limited menu so there is a faster turnover and more guests can dine.

You can subscribe to the May and June cancellation threads at the top of this sub-forum.

Walking up is a last resort because the week you are going can be busy (Memorial Day weekend, lots of schools are already out).

Thank you!!

 

[Sunni908]

Lots of people cancel a day or two before to avoid the no show/late cancel fee. Check around the 60 day mark when people make their FP+ reservations and release some dining that might conflict. Check again at the 30 day mark when packages have to be paid in full. If you don't score a res by then, keep checking the week of your trip, esp. 1 and 2 days before you want to eat there. Slots DO free up!

Also, the dining res system seems to like even numbers and not so much odd numbers in a party. Try for a party of 4, as long as you show up for the reservation you will not be dinged $10 for the 4th person.

Thank you!!

 

[Sunni908]

I would see if you could walk up and get a reservation. If not I would keep trying Disney dining to see if they can get you in.

Thank you!!

 

[Sunni908]

I would see if you could walk up and get a reservation. If not I would keep trying Disney dining to see if they can get you in.

Thank you!!

 

[Sunni908]

What date to you have the 8:35 am breakfast ADR? It would help knowing if it would fit our itinerary. I'm definitely interested. With the reservation for 2 it wouldn't include my sister, but at least me and my daughter could go and meet up with my sis after the park opens. How would we go about transferring the ADR. Forgive me, I'm fairly new to this and don't know how how the process would work for getting the ADR cancellation from you. Would you let me know when you were calling to cancel, then I would call to get the ADR, or would I do it online. Thank you so much!

OK. I went back a bit and see you have the reservation for 2 on the 4th in the a.m. which would totally work. Just let me know how to proceed to try to book the reservation when you cancel. Is it a situation that you can tell a cast member when you cancel that you'd like to open it up to me? Thanks so much!!

 

[Sunni908]

I know everyone has said this but KEEP TRYING! I have been tying for a BOG Dinner res for 9 people on 4/21 for the last3 months. I seriously check the app 3 times a day, at least. All of a sudden this afternoon, there it was , even at a good time! You will get it, tanacity pays off! Good luck!!

Good for you!! I'll keep trying.

 

[goofynut41]

Why cant you get a reservation at 6:00 for BOG or later?

 

[Paigevon]

What date to you have the 8:35 am breakfast ADR? It would help knowing if it would fit our itinerary. I'm definitely interested. With the reservation for 2 it wouldn't include my sister, but at least me and my daughter could go and meet up with my sis after the park opens. How would we go about transferring the ADR. Forgive me, I'm fairly new to this and don't know how how the process would work for getting the ADR cancellation from you. Would you let me know when you were calling to cancel, then I would call to get the ADR, or would I do it online. Thank you so much!

Oh sorry! It is for May 4th.
I have a party of two at 8:35 but you can book a party of 1 at 8:25 or another close time and still go in and sit and eat together.

Oh, I should let you know: BOG breakfast cost increased to $24 a person. ~.~

 

[Paigevon]

OK. I went back a bit and see you have the reservation for 2 on the 4th in the a.m. which would totally work. Just let me know how to proceed to try to book the reservation when you cancel. Is it a situation that you can tell a cast member when you cancel that you'd like to open it up to me? Thanks so much!!

Yes! Pretty much we designate a time to "meet" online and you can call dining, let me know what your expected wait time is, message as soon as you're talking to a CM and then I'll drop it just a few moments later. There is a small chance someone might get it before you get it booked but this worked for me the other day to get a BOG lunch!

 

[Sunni908]

Why cant you get a reservation at 6:00 for BOG or later?

It's booked. Has been for 2 weeks (as long as I've been checking) I would have booked sooner but it was somewhat of a last minute trip. It's a shame because we have no ADR's at all for any restarants, we plan to eat on the go since it's such a short trip, we don't want to be tied down to reservations and time consuming meals. But the one special dinner my daughter is dying to go to we can't get.

 

[spyderskiss]

Persistence pays off for BOG. I had to give up my ADR for BOG breakfast for 2 when my mother joined our party but I did manage to snag a party of 3 BOG lunch just 2 days later which worked just as well.
Now I am doing the daily stalk for addtional seat for CRT so keep trying.

 

[goofynut41]

It's booked. Has been for 2 weeks (as long as I've been checking) I would have booked sooner but it was somewhat of a last minute trip. It's a shame because we have no ADR's at all for any restarants, we plan to eat on the go since it's such a short trip, we don't want to be tied down to reservations and time consuming meals. But the one special dinner my daughter is dying to go to we can't get.

It was my ADR day this morning and all they had was 4:00.. I know the last time we went we had a reservation and they said it was booked and half the tables was empty when we got inside. Don't know what was up with that..

 

[Jenis]

Why cant you get a reservation at 6:00 for BOG or later?

If you're referring to September, they will open later times after MNSSHP dates have been released.

 

[spyderskiss]

Persistence pays off for BOG. I had to give up my ADR for BOG breakfast for 2 when my mother joined our party but I did manage to snag a party of 3 BOG lunch just 2 days later which worked just as well.
Now I am doing the daily stalk for addtional seat for CRT so keep trying.

Fate stepped in and smiled on me...I got my BOG Breakfast back with a table for 3 and so I have dropped my BOG lunch on 05/06/16. Go get them and good luck.

 

[Paigevon]

Fate stepped in and smiled on me...I got my BOG Breakfast back with a table for 3 and so I have dropped my BOG lunch on 05/06/16. Go get them and good luck.

Sorry to hijack, but what day/time are you looking for CRT?

 

[spyderskiss]

Sorry to hijack, but what day/time are you looking for CRT?

I was looking for a breakfast on 05/06/2016 for CRT.

 

[spyderskiss]

Sorry to hijack, but what day/time are you looking for CRT?

Looks like we will both be in the parks the same time late April & first week of May.