Chances for a walk up sci fi

[HopperFan]

We have but were told walkups get picnic table, which we were seated at.

Or course it's possible for hitchhiker seats but luck plays into that.

On the podium -

 

[#1hoosierfan]

We have done walk-up before and was seated at a flying saucer.

 

[amw]

OP, don't forget to also check for ADRs for a party of 4. Sometimes it is easier to get that even number reservation. You will not be penalized for showing up with less people than the reservation was for.

Note: it doesn't work the other way around tho- don't show up with more people than the reservation is for & expect everyone to be seated.

I just looked up an adr for 4 (we only need 3) and found one for 11:30! I booked it & I just want to confirm ... it won't be a problem showing up with 3? We did want to sit in a car ideally.

 

[focusondisney]

I just looked up an adr for 4 (we only need 3) and found one for 11:30! I booked it & I just want to confirm ... it won't be a problem showing up with 3? We did want to sit in a car ideally.

Nope, won't be a problem. We are a party of 2 & I have had to do this many times at all different restaurants over the years. Sometimes 2 is hard to get so I have to book for 3 or 4 to get a reasonable time. When you check in, just tell them the correct number. No problem & no penalty for having less than the ADR is for.

I have to do this every trip for Tutto Italia. Can never get a lunch for 2 unless we want 11:30. But for 3 or 4, there are lots of choices. So I book for 3 at 12:30, show up with 2 & the place is always 3/4 empty anyway. They just set up the reservations system to limit certain party numbers. Just another one of the games we have to play for a Disney vacation.

Enjoy Sci Fi! We love it & eat there every trip. They have the best hot fudge sundaes too!!

 

[DisMommyTX]

I have had good luck recently using the modify dining reservation feature. We always seem to travel with odd parties 7, 9, or 11. Very often when a party of nine isn't available, a party of 10 will be. Recently, I have been able to successfully modify several reservations down (and even once up?) a single guest immediately after being unable to book with the desired number.

 

[amw]

Touring Plans came through for me today for an adr for 3! I cancelled the 4. I'm sure it wasn't a problem but my app wouldn't allow me to modify. The new adr is a better time too.

My date was for August 31 -- in the 60+10 range. I guess a lot of people drop their dining plans when booking fastpasses. Touring Plans got me Sci-fi and BOG so I am now good to go.