BOG reservation at 180+10

[cindy2875]

We are headed to WDW in mid October, and the one thing I definitely want is an ADR at Be Our Guest! We are at 225 days out so I have some time, but I'm getting nervous. Every morning I wake up and check the reservation website and the newest 180-day dinner schedule is always completely booked up for dinner! Will it be impossible for me to log in and get an ADR when my 180 day window opens up? Should I call old-school style instead of logging in online? (and if so, what is the phone number?) What do you guys think?

Ideally we would like the ADR for the night we will be in there anyway for MNSSHP but I know that schedule doesn't come out until May and my window opens in March, so I will just have to cross my fingers.... thanks!

 

[Karbase8]

Good Luck!

I missed the 180 plus and went in August 2013, I tried every day and a week or two before our trip they opened up reservations, so even if you don't get it keep trying! Keep trying randomly and you may get in!

 

[cindy2875]

sorry, this went in the wrong forum. Admins: you can delete this if you want.

*First time poster, long time lurker lol

 

[maryj11]

I checked for a reservation at BOG for the last week in May and there were several. Maybe it wont be that hard to get an ADR after all.

 

[BrianL]

I didn't even book my trip until less than 180 days out. I checked every day for BOG. One day, at 80 days out exactly, there were some. I reserved it. So if you miss the first day, just keep checking.

 

[ibela]

My 180+ window opened yesterday, I didn't get a chance to log in until 8:30am. I was hoping to book it on my 4th day but it was solidly booked. I was able to book it for my 7th day only, but I did have my pick of times. I plan to check periodically to try to move it to the 4th, with the no show fees I figure there are better odds it frees up very close to the trip as opposed to now. Good luck!

 

[5Hfan]

good luck, and I second (fifth) the notion of continuing to check back (not obsessively, but here and there at random times, you never know when people will cancel)!

 

[jfelcie]

Don't worry. At 140 days out I booked dinner for 7. Two weeks later I cancelled and then re-booked for 2. There were tables available.

 

[cindy2875]

ok thanks. Maybe it's my computer, because the poster above found ADRs for the last week in May but my computer says that every single night in the last week in May has zero tables available at BOG. And every morning I hop on at 6AM but the newest day that is released 180 days out is booked solid when I log in, so I was starting to freak out

 

[TigTig22]

I was able to find a booking (all but a bit late) for late may only 140 or so days out. So stuff may open up

Also if you somehow don't manage to get a reservation try going to the castle in the evening and seeing about any cancellations the day of. Last may when we went we were told they generally get several cancellations or no shows a night so thats always an option !

 

[mom2aandj]

I was very worried about getting an ADR at BOG but had no problems. I wound up booking it at the 180+1, but there was availability on 180 as well. And we are going over a very very busy spring break week. I think you will be okay!

 

[BudgieMama]

If the US Free Dining is still happening, it'll be harder. (I don't know when it runs, because it's available year round for UK guests).

I booked ours with no problems for any restaurant we wanted (BOG, Le Cellier, Tusker House, Crystal Palace, Akerhaus and a Fantasmic Package) at 180+10, but we arrive just before the US Free Dining window opens up.

But the advice I was given if we missed it is keep checking back- clear your internet cache regularly too. I'll cross my fingers for you!

 

[somesong2sing]

We are 5 months, a week and a few days and the only time that have been available are around 9 PM at night. Bummed, but I took it. It is better than not being able to get it in all! ;-)

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Just keep checking, if you don't get it at 180 days!

For our trip in January, I got one at about 30 days out. And I literally just (this thread reminded me to check) got an ADR for May 14.

My friend also for an ADR the day before, for the Saturday before Christmas. There will always be cancellations- you just have to be lucky enough to jump on them!

 

[Pinkgirl]

What day do you want it for? I got exactly what I wanted as I booked it for 180+9.

It was the first ADR I made when my window opened.

 

[melissafox18]

I had it on my list during my short trip in early April (before Easter) and had no problem getting a 6:45 ressie. Good luck!

 

[Heidi K]

I would reserve on-line. You can do that at 6 am eastern vs 7 am if you call.

If you're staying on property and you plan BOG for a later date in your trip, I think you'll be fine. Also, try searching for the specific time you want rather than just "dinner". For some reason, that helped me.

I think your only concern will be if you're staying off-property. It could be booked at the exact 180 mark. However, even then, many people have reporting getting at ADR if they keep checking back.