DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[maroo]

Are you saying that if you're staying solo, they will only make an ADR for a table for ONE?

Yes.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Somebody taked my old avatar. Please help me find him.

Bagheera. Oh, Bagheera!

OMG, I LOVE your new avatar, though!

 

[Minnie Lor]

Are you saying that if you're staying solo, they will only make an ADR for a table for ONE?

Yep

This was a huge drawback for me when I tried my DU ressie. But u can call yourself with your package info... At least that is what they told me.

I've always made my own but have never had to make it for a large party. I've also never tried for adr's during free dining.

 

[tiggerbell]

Are you saying that if you're staying solo, they will only make an ADR for a table for ONE?

Why would a travel agent make an ADR for people that didn't book through them???

 

[Minnie Lor]

Why would a travel agent make an ADR for people that didn't book through them???

Because I booked thru them. It takes no more work to make an ADR for eight as it does for one. My agent could only make solo ADR's for me. Also what if you're meeting up with family that live in the Orlando area? Or meeting up with friends staying DVC?

I was just letting folks know since there's quite a few meeting up for meals. Not everyone is booked thru DU. I'm not making it an issue because I love my DU agent. Just giving people a "heads up".

 

[tiggerbell]

Because I booked thru them. It takes no more work to make an ADR for eight as it does for one. My agent could only make solo ADR's for me. Also what if you're meeting up with family that live in the Orlando area? Or meeting up with friends staying DVC?

I was just letting folks know since there's quite a few meeting up for meals. Not everyone is booked thru DU. I'm not making it an issue because I love my DU agent. Just giving people a "heads up".

Right, YOU booked through them - so they are only obligated to make ADRs for YOU.

Anyone who uses the DU online ADR system is given the information that you can only get an ADR through them for your party size. I realize you were giving a heads up, Lori, I wasn't quoting your comment.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Because I booked thru them. It takes no more work to make an ADR for eight as it does for one. My agent could only make solo ADR's for me. Also what if you're meeting up with family that live in the Orlando area? Or meeting up with friends staying DVC?

Maybe not more work to book for 8 (although availability is certainly different, and it's more work to find a workable time for a larger group), but for your party of 16, there is more work. At that point it is necessary to book through groups.

 

[Minnie Lor]

Maybe not more work to book for 8 (although availability is certainly different, and it's more work to find a workable time for a larger group), but for your party of 16, there is more work. At that point it is necessary to book through groups.

Just so I know what I'm supposed to do on my 90 day's ~ for my party of 16 for tea at the GF, do I need to contact someone besides Disney Dining?

TIA

 

[Minnie Lor]

I realize you were giving a heads up, Lori, I wasn't quoting your comment.

Okey dokey.

 

[kathrna]

Just so I know what I'm supposed to do on my 90 day's ~ for my party of 16 for tea at the GF, do I need to contact someone besides Disney Dining?

SIXTEEN FOR TEA!!?? WOW! That's quite the group! Have loads of fun however you make the reservation!

 

[tiggerbell]

Just so I know what I'm supposed to do on my 90 day's ~ for my party of 16 for tea at the GF, do I need to contact someone besides Disney Dining?

TIA

Got this from Allears.net -

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]We have a large group. How do we make a Advance Reservation to keep our group together?[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you have a large group (usually more than 12, but some restaurants have their own group rules), you will need to book through Group Dining:[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1) Call 407-939-7707 for Group Dining.
2) Let the coordinator know your requests.
3) The coordinator can make the ressies and, based upon the time-date-restaurant, usually you can be accommodated at one table.
4) It should also be mentioned a gratuity is automatically applied for a large group.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NOTE: MOST dining reservations can be made for groups up to 12, although dinner shows consider a "group" to be 8 or more. A few other restaurants have their own rules about groups -- if you call the general number WDW-DINE, the Cast Member will forward your call to Group Dining if necessary.[/FONT]​

 

[NancyIL]

Why would a travel agent make an ADR for people that didn't book through them???

I realize DU does this as a courtesy, but how much more difficult is it to reserve a table for 4 vs. a table for 1?

 

[tiggerbell]

I work at a roofing company - Somebody hires me to do their house but another company to do their garage. Am I supposed to add the garage to my permit for the house?

 

[NancyIL]

I work at a roofing company - Somebody hires me to do their house but another company to do their garage. Am I supposed to add the garage to my permit for the house?

That's NOT the same at all. I can see not booking for more than the occupancy of one room, but come on - a solo traveler can't get a table for two? Ridiculous!

 

[fakereadhed]

 

[tiggerbell]

That's NOT the same at all. I can see not booking for more than the occupancy of one room, but come on - a solo traveler can't get a table for two? Ridiculous!

It is EXACTLY the same thing - you want someone to do something for someone who is NOT a client.

 

[Minnie Lor]

Got this from Allears.net -

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]We have a large group. How do we make a Advance Reservation to keep our group together?[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you have a large group (usually more than 12, but some restaurants have their own group rules), you will need to book through Group Dining:[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1) Call 407-939-7707 for Group Dining.
2) Let the coordinator know your requests.
3) The coordinator can make the ressies and, based upon the time-date-restaurant, usually you can be accommodated at one table.
4) It should also be mentioned a gratuity is automatically applied for a large group.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NOTE: MOST dining reservations can be made for groups up to 12, although dinner shows consider a "group" to be 8 or more. A few other restaurants have their own rules about groups -- if you call the general number WDW-DINE, the Cast Member will forward your call to Group Dining if necessary.[/FONT]​

Okay - thanks. I'll call WDW-Dine on my 90 day for an ADR for Boma for one, an ADR for Kouzzina for 8, and tea at the GF for 16. They'll do the first two then transfer me to Group for the last one. I wonder if Group can be reserved before 90 days - like 91. Hmmm, I'll have to go look around.

I'm guessing that tea doesn't get booked up at the 90 day mark especially with free dining since that's out of pocket.

 

[NancyIL]

It is EXACTLY the same thing - you want someone to do something for someone who is NOT a client.

Nope - Lorie is the client. Is she not allowed to eat with anyone else?

 

[tiggerbell]

Okay - thanks. I'll call WDW-Dine on my 90 day for an ADR for Boma for one, an ADR for Kouzzina for 8, and tea at the GF for 16. They'll do the first two then transfer me to Group for the last one. I wonder if Group can be reserved before 90 days - like 91. Hmmm, I'll have to go look around.

I'm guessing that tea doesn't get booked up at the 90 day mark especially with free dining since that's out of pocket.

BOMA - one of my favorite places!

Kouzzina - I'd love to know what you think of it afterwards...

The Tea - the tea room only holds 50 people - I agree that the fact that they don't take the dining plan will help, but it's a very small room. What day is your 90 day mark?

 

[Minnie Lor]

Oops, didn't mean to start anything. I AM eating alone one night.