Changing/canceling ADRs for better times

[StaciaRae]

Hi! I made our ADRs earlier this week and was lucky enough to get most everything we wanted, but not always at ideal times. I'm wondering how I can change the times if a better time pops up? I'm worried about canceling an ADR and then not getting the better time. For instance, I was able to get a CRT breakfast for 9:30 but I'd rather have an earlier time. If one pops up and I cancel my original time, I run the risk of losing both time slots - correct? I also have a few late dinners that I'd like to move up if possible.

Also, I have a 9:05 reservation for Crystal Palace. Do they let people with times at 9 or shortly after in to the park a little early so we can be at the restaurant on time or is it only people with 8-9 reservations that can get in early?

Thanks!!

 

[laura_<3]

I booked BOG breakfast for 8.45am however went back in a day later and changed it to 8am. MDE said it was 'holding' the 8.45am ADR until the 8am ADR had confirmed. Then I got an email confirming the 8am ADR and another email confirming I had cancelled the 8.45am ADR.

I have a 9.05am ADR for Crystal Palace too. I think you get let in around 15-20 minutes before park opening so you can make it to the restaurant and check-in in time for your ADR.

 

[Kimosabe]

If you see that a new, better time is available and it overlaps with the old time, then when you try to reserve the new time, the system is set up to point out the conflict and make sure you know what you want to do...but it will basically hold the new time as you decide (by clicking "yes" or whatever) to cancel the old one. In short, don't cancel the old one until you've got the new one (or are being specifically directed by the system to make certain choices in this regard). If the two times do not overlap, then make the new one and then, once you have it set, go back and cancel the old one.

If you happen to be doing this within the 24-hour cancellation period prior to your ADR, call the dining line and make the request to an actual person. We have had luck changing both ADR times and even ADR restaurants (e.g., for same meal on same day) without penalty.