CRT-Here we go again. Please remind me of the tricks.

[HeyIt'sMe]

My DD is going to be 11 during this year's trip. I thought she was done with the CRT breakfast. Apparently not since she told me yesterday she wants to eat breakfast with the princesses.

Tuesday is 180 days out from the day I'd want to go to CRT. I haven't had to call for a CRT ADR since 2006 so I don't remember the tricks.

When I call 407-WDW-DINE what #(s) do I press to get directly to a CM? I know there's a whole string of questions (english, dining in the next 7 days, reservation #, etc) but can't I bypass all that?

Thanks!

 

[milmore104]

No you can't bypass it but just hit #1 when the people begin to talk. Even though your not making your ADR for the next 7 days if you don't push it and get in right away your most likely not going to get a breakfast ADR for CRT. make sure your on the phone @6:58am. Just keep redialing until they say they're open. Good Luck!

 

[HeyIt'sMe]

OK, gotcha. I vaguely remembered bypassing something but now after seeing your post I remember pressing the #1 for 'next 7 days' to get to a CM faster.

Thanks!

 

[beattyfamily]

LINK to Official CRT Tips thread.

First hit option: #1 for the ENGLISH option; NOTE:you must wait till he finishes talking about the "ADRs can be made at 180 days" speech.

Then hit option: #1 as soon as you hear 'if you are calling for Victoria and Alberts'.... NOTE: you do NOT have to listen to the whole speech.

Then hit option: #1 for Orlando Area (this option saves you steps); you do NOT have to listen to the whole message so as soon as you hear "if you are calling from the Orlando area..." hit #1.

Then he 'may' mention a survey at the end of the call and then you should hear music and be on hold OR someone will pick up! Just wait for someone to answer and be ready with all your group's information.

I also noticed when I called early, there was no survey message. That also was added later in the morning.

 

[Leigha]

I think with the higher prices due to the new package you won't have to worry as much. I called late and had a few different times available and took 8:20. I wanted 8:00 so I called back a few weeks later and she still had some available, though not 8:00. Call ASAP but don't sweat it!

 

[Tam1067]

I second Leigha's comments.

There is no need to worry. If you call at 180 days, you will get a spot. I've called at about 170 days (yep--not even on the first day) two years in a row for a July trip last year and early August this year, and both times, I got a table at 8:05 a.m. Really, relax.

 

[memy26]

I called at about 160 days out in the evening and I got a table for 4 at 8am on the day that I wanted.

Good luck

 

[disnut8]

And if you can't get Cinderella's, don't forget the relatively new princess breakfast in Norway. Added because of the popularity of the Cinderella breakfast.

 

[HeyIt'sMe]

Thanks everyone.

I'll be glad with any ADR time I get but getting an early one is great. In both '04 and '06 we got 8:05am ADRs for CRT and it was so nice. It was wonderful walking down an empty Main Street and then being right at the entrance to Fantasyland when the park opened. In '04 DD got to wake up Tinkerbell and in '06 DD & DH were the first ones in line to ride Dumbo.

And here I thought we'd be skipping breakfast in the castle this year .....

 

[DaisyD]

I wouldn't stress over getting up early and dialing 10 min beforehand. I called around 9am to get my ADRS for our upcoming Sept-Oct trip. After making all my ADRs for 9 days I took a chance and asked for CRT breakfast for a certain day. The CM asked me what time I would like. I asked what was available and she said any time I wanted. I was shocked. I don't think CRT is as popular as it used to be. My daughters like going there for the yogurt and tasty granola! LOL!