CRT for a large group- what are the odds?

[sk!mom]

I'm the chief planner of a family reunion Grand Gathering. I want to book CRT for 11. Is that even possible?
I've been successful on 3 previous trips but never with more than 4 people.

TIA

 

[amery]

Yes, it's possible as I set up an ADR for a party of 11 back in June for our upcoming breakfast on 12/6.

If you have not done so already, make sure that you fully understand the rules of engagement when trying to get the ADR (180 day rule). If your trip is any earlier than mid-may of 08, you may have a hard time getting the ADR at this point.

Good luck!

 

[sk!mom]

Yes, it's possible as I set up an ADR for a party of 11 back in June for our upcoming breakfast on 12/6.

If you have not done so already, make sure that you fully understand the rules of engagement when trying to get the ADR (180 day rule). If your trip is any earlier than mid-may of 08, you may have a hard time getting the ADR at this point.

Good luck!

Thanks for the news of your success! Thefirst full day of our trip is June 1st. I'm working on planning my 180 day strategy

 

[amery]

Thanks for the news of your success! Thefirst full day of our trip is June 1st. I'm working on planning my 180 day strategy

Ok...

I put this together a while back and thought that it might help. Forgive me for the length but you'll be happy you read it. Good luck!!

The Really Unofficial How-To Cheat Sheet for Securing an Advance Reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table


Ok, now for those of us who have either read about it or have actually attempted to go through the motions of achieving the pinnacle of character meal dining in WDW, we can safely say that getting into Princeton is easier. In fact, it’s been suggested that a DNA match to either of Walt Disney or Mickey might be the key.

Having done a little research on the subject, I have decided to put together my findings so that someone with just enough patience and persistence can endeavor to make this happen.


count backward exactly 180 days from (but not including) the day you wish to dine. Cinderella's Royal Table accepts advanced dining reservations up to 180 days ahead.

start calling WDW reservations at 6:55 am Eastern Time and continue to hit redial until someone answers the phone. CRO opens at 7:00am and all reservations are usually gone by 7:10am. Once someone answers, ask immediately for the first available table for Cinderella’s breakfast.

What is a Lead Name? The lead name is the name on the credit card used to make the deposit on the CRT PS. And, the name on the credit card's billing address. The lead name is the only person who can cancel or make changes to the PS. No name changes will be permitted after the booking is completed. The last names on the booking and the credit card MUST match allowing for a wife to use her husband's credit card and visa versa. A valid ID will be requested at the podium.

http://pscalculator.net/pscalc.php

You MUST call exactly 180 days before the date you want to dine at the Castle for breakfast. And, you MUST start calling a couple of minutes before WDW Dining opens (7 AM, on all days including weekends and holidays. All times are US EASTERN).
There are two possible greetings:

a) Thank you for calling the Disney Reservation Center. Our office is closed... (hang up immediately as soon as you hear the words "Our office" and hit redial immediately).
OR
b) Thank you for calling the Disney reservation center (pause). You're in and on hold! Wait! Do NOT hang up or you will lose any chance of a ressie!

Upon speaking to a "live person", interrupt the lucky CM and blurt out "I need Cindy's, for June xx, for x people, any available time". The CRO rep will understand your temporary rudeness, and you'll make up for it later with endless amounts of gratitude... Don't try and pick a specific time. Any delays will seriously hinder your ability to get a reservation.
Use the 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) number to directly call WDW Dining so you don't get caught in a transfer cue from CRO. This can amount to up to a 12 second delay in getting to Dining.
Often, all avaiable seatings will be booked up by 7:05am, maybe sooner!
If you get through on your first try (lucky you!), tell the reservations clerk you want Cinderella's Table for whatever date you've picked. Don't even think about requesting a specific time -- take whatever you can get (most reservations will be gone by 7:15am).

 

[lynninpa]

We were a party of nine at CRT and there was most definitely room for two more at the table they seated us at.

 

[SmoothSailing]

Last week I made a reservation for Cinderalla's for 8 people, breakfast in May. It was not difficult at all, but we needed two tables of four. The reservation process is a bit different than what is listed above. I don't know when it changed, but it has. If you call 1-407-939-3463, you press 1 after the thank you speech for English, then 1 for reservations (except V & A=2), next 2 for reservations more than two weeks out. Then it's based on how many times you've visited before, ours was 1-1-2. Then you enter your phone number or reservation number. I would recommend trying it early to see what I'm talking about, so you know what to do when it's time. We also needed to pay upfront for the complete meals with a credit card.

Good luck!

 

[sk!mom]

Thank you all- I feel encouraged!

 

[seashell724]

Hi there,
I am wondering though...when I call WDW Dine there is often a pre-survey you must do before getting through. (ex. When was the last time you were in Disney World? Press 1 for...blah blah.) These questions often go on for at least a minute. Is there anyway to bypass this? I have tried to hit 0 before but I don't beleive it worked. How can you directly get to a live person or be put on hold.
Thanks!