California Grill--adding a person

[liamsaunt]

I am wondering if anyone could provide me with a little guidance. I am attempting to add a person to an existing reservation at the California Grill for next Saturday evening (18th). I've been trying for a couple of weeks without success.

My husband and I have been taking my sister and her kids to Disney every year for the past four years. My BIL has never been able to go with us--he has either been stationed in Korea or deployed to Iraq (2 tours). However my BIL recently got special dispensation to take an off-cycle short leave to join us for the end of our upcoming Disney trip. He's flying in from Germany for the last three days of the trip.

I am just wondering if anyone has advice on the best times to try for a cancellation. I am guessing people have multiple ADRs because of free dining, and some stuff might open up as we get closer to the date. I have the ADR for 6 people, but I know the problem is that our party ups to 7 when he is with us--a tough number to seat.

I am NOT just going to go to the restaurant with an oversized party if I am unable to secure him a spot. But, I want to do everything I can to try and make this work. It's been our tradition to have the last meal of the trip at the California Grill--the children really do look forward to it. It's one of the favorite parts of their trip--really. My BIL has heard the stories and seen the pictures of our trips, and I really want him to be able to experience the same magic we've had. He is taking command of a unit that is deploying to Afghanistan after his leave. I want him to have lots of happy memories to think back on!

Thanks.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Seven is tough.
2) Now you need either an eight-table of add someone in the aisle.
3) I have seen 7's and 9's have a person turned away from popular eateries.
4) I have also seen them accommodated.
5) It is pure luck, either way.
6) But, sure is embarrassing if one person is denied.

 

[katie26]

Is there any way that you guys could (or would be willing to...) have separate tables, and ask that you be seated close to each other? Finding a two-top for you and your husband, leaving five people for the six-person table, might be easier than trying to turn a six-person reservation into a seven-person one. I know it sort of defeats the purpose of everyone being together for the final dinner, but at least this way, you'll know that everyone will be able to experience the CG...

Good luck! I really hope a seven-person ressie opens up for you.

 

[maxiesmom]

Maybe your resort's concierge could help you out. Tell them what is going on, and how special it is that your BIL was able to join you. Maybe they can work some magic for you.