Dinner reservation but have an extra person

[wacowgirl]

Hi all... question here... my son's gf who lives in FL changed her plan on me for dinner. She now wants to come with us on the 21st. We're scheduled for 50's Prime Time for that day with 2 people. I tried searching for 3 guests for that day but nothing. Is it possible to add on another person just by showing up? I know it's rude showing up with more in the party. I just don't know if she can come any other day due to her work and school.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

You can try, but they may not be able to accommodate her and will turn one of your party away if they cannot. If the whole party leaves, you will be charged the no-show.

Going from 2 to 3 changes table size, so it may not be that easy to accommodate.

 

[fifthdimensiondweller]

I've changed the amount of people in my party several time,s but I had to do it by calling the WDW-DINE number rather than online. Call ASAP for your best chances

 

[MagicalMawMaw]

Try modifying your reservation.

You should be able to do it online. Modify the number of guests from 2 to 3.

I've modified mine to a lower number that way with success several times lately.

 

[figment_jii]

As others have said, I would try to modify your current reservation. Don't give up! Keep trying and hopefully something will come up. You can try showing up at the restaurant with an additional person, but there is no guarantee that they'll be able to accommodate you. I've found that the CMs will try to be helpful, but if they're fully booked they may not be able to accommodate you. It might also mean that you'll be categorized as a walk-up (you won't be charged the no show), so you might have to wait longer for a table.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

THE QUESTION OF AN EXTRA PERSON or EXTRA PEOPLE (the "411"):
1) Disney is getting wise to the "but, they decided to join us" or "I miscounted".
2) People can't always get the ADR they want.
3) So, they under-count to get a table.
4) Then, they show up with "unexpected" additional people.
5) In a team meeting, CM's have been told to warn guests against this.
6) If there is room, WDW will not turn away revenue.
7) But, if busy, they will turn away the additions.
8) Go ahead and arrive with the extras, if you like.
9) Just be prepared to have someone stand around while you eat.
10) I have heard explanations such as . . .
. . . "but, Aunt Suzy decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, two friends from off-site decided to join us and we need two extra seats"
. . . "but, brother-in-law decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, the entire Boy Scout Troop decided to join us and we need 14 extra sets"
. . . "but, my baby is so small that I didn't count her in the number of eaters"
.
NOTE1: It is far easier going from an odd-number to an even number, such as from 7-people to 8-people, adding a person to an even number of diners, such as going from 6-people to 7-people. Adding odd person can mean adding a table, and this might not be possible. Going from an odd-to-even might only mean adding a chair or using an empty seat. So, if going from even-to-odd, you might not get the extra person a seat. It is always better to get another ADR with the proper people-count.
.
NOTE2: Frequently a party-of-two will try to add a third person at the podium. This can be risky, because many eateries do have tables-for-two. If the guest was slated for one of these, there simply might not be a table available to seat the third person - even if an infant. The extra chair location might extend into an aisle and block access for other guests or Servers.
.
NOTE3: Sometimes it is a threesome adding a fourth. Unfortunately, there are many eateries that do have 3-top tables - usually against a wall or pillar. They can't add a fourth chair, since that would invade the aisle and be unsafe for SERVERS.
.
NOTE4: The final question is that of how many people are in the eatery. There are Fire Codes which dictate the maximum amount of people. If the capacity is exceeded, there are some big fines possible. And, Disney will not violate the max-capacity of an eatery.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

THE QUESTION OF AN EXTRA PERSON or EXTRA PEOPLE (the "411"):
1) Disney is getting wise to the "but, they decided to join us" or "I miscounted".
2) People can't always get the ADR they want.
3) So, they under-count to get a table.
4) Then, they show up with "unexpected" additional people.
5) In a team meeting, CM's have been told to warn guests against this.
6) If there is room, WDW will not turn away revenue.
7) But, if busy, they will turn away the additions.
8) Go ahead and arrive with the extras, if you like.
9) Just be prepared to have someone stand around while you eat.
10) I have heard explanations such as . . .
. . . "but, Aunt Suzy decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, two friends from off-site decided to join us and we need two extra seats"
. . . "but, brother-in-law decided to join us and we need an extra seat"
. . . "but, the entire Boy Scout Troop decided to join us and we need 14 extra sets"
. . . "but, my baby is so small that I didn't count her in the number of eaters"
.
NOTE1: It is far easier going from an odd-number to an even number, such as from 7-people to 8-people, adding a person to an even number of diners, such as going from 6-people to 7-people. Adding odd person can mean adding a table, and this might not be possible. Going from an odd-to-even might only mean adding a chair or using an empty seat. So, if going from even-to-odd, you might not get the extra person a seat. It is always better to get another ADR with the proper people-count.
.
NOTE2: Frequently a party-of-two will try to add a third person at the podium. This can be risky, because many eateries do have tables-for-two. If the guest was slated for one of these, there simply might not be a table available to seat the third person - even if an infant. The extra chair location might extend into an aisle and block access for other guests or Servers.
.
NOTE3: Sometimes it is a threesome adding a fourth. Unfortunately, there are many eateries that do have 3-top tables - usually against a wall or pillar. They can't add a fourth chair, since that would invade the aisle and be unsafe for SERVERS.
.
NOTE4: The final question is that of how many people are in the eatery. There are Fire Codes which dictate the maximum amount of people. If the capacity is exceeded, there are some big fines possible. And, Disney will not violate the max-capacity of an eatery.

This should be a sticky.

 

[ncc1701]

Agree with PPs who said to call or try to modify online. We have eaten there as a party of 2 and the tables we got wouldn't fit 3 people. We had lunch both times between 12:00 & 12:30 and they were turning away people with no ADRs.

 

[Heidi K]

We easily went from 5 to 6 at 50's Prime Time a couple weeks ago. We did wait a while for a table but it seemed like everyone was waiting. Good luck!

 

[Alicefan]

I've had no problems adding or dropping when checking in at Ohana, and that's one of the busy restaurants there is, so I'm guessing it will be no big deal. Most tables are 4 tops or more anyway.

 

[DisBuckMan]

We easily went from 5 to 6 at 50's Prime Time a couple weeks ago. We did wait a while for a table but it seemed like everyone was waiting. Good luck!

Going from 5 to 6 doesn't require a change in table size. Going from 2 to 3 like the OP is talking about would.

 

[d-train]

I would try modifying the adr too. If modifying to three people does not work, try four. If you have an adr for four, and only three show, you are not penalized. Even numbered adrs are easier to get than odd...

 

[crystaldawn]

This last spring break my brother decided to join us at the last minute. I was so stressed about it because I had made ADR's 180 days out for our family of 6 as well as a few for my friend and her family of 5. Some of them were together and some were just us with him. I just kept checking and was able to add him to all of our ADR's.... Including going from 6-7 at BOG, going from 4 to 5 at Ohana dinner and going from 11 to 12 at a prepark opening Hollywood and Vine. I think it was the day before we were finally able to add him to BOG so like I said just keep trying.