Dining Reservation question! Help!!

[thetacoman]

Hi--

We've been to WDW many times--always make ADR.

I'm currently making them for our next trip which is 180 days away and am wondering if I'm the only one confused by this.

For instance--I guess I just found it surprising that I tried making ADR for Ohana (and I know it's one of or the most popular) for exactly 180 days and it's pretty much all booked up already today. I know most people watch for that one and call that morning. What I'm surprised about is that when I try dates in July and August--I can get a seating at Ohana for pretty much any time I want! How can that be?

Does anyone know if maybe Disney releases more dining times closer to the actual date to try to control having the restaurants sold out for guests who book later? I just find it hard to believe that the end of Sept is booked already but July is fine!

Also, can anyone confirm that you can make an online ADR at 6am est 180 days out but by phone it's 7am est?

I'd appreciate any help I could get!!

Thanks!

 

[All Star Suzy]

Interested in hearing answers to these questions too!

 

[sharona]

I think the reservations disappear faster during the FD GP dates. Could that be the difference?

 

[Nadjalu]

PP is correct. Ressies are definitely harder to get during FD times.

I would just keep trying and keep an eye out around your 45 day mark. Many people have to cancel then and things become available. But Ohana is the "new" LeCellier....to hard to get into.

Good luck!!

 

[purple figment]

'Ohana has definitely become the "restaurant du jour," and books up quickly. People do change their plans all the time so keep checking frequently to see if something opens up that will fit your schedule.

As far as finding lots of availability in July and Aug, maybe Disney waits to see how hotel bookings are shaping up and gradually adds hours and staff when it looks like there's an upswing in tourism.

 

[ses1230]

Also, can anyone confirm that you can make an online ADR at 6am est 180 days out but by phone it's 7am est?

Yes, those are the correct times.

 

[squirrel]

You can get the more popular restaurants at decent times if you try later in your stay.

I put 'Ohana and Fantasmic DP near the end of my 180 +10 and had no trouble getting what I wanted.