Frustrated booking "extras"

[ms_mckenna]

OK I have to ask and please do not slam me to the wall about this one I am just asking. We are foster parents and had planned on stopping fostering and that did not happen. There is a very good chance that we will have a 2 year old and a 6 month old with us at the time of travel this December. I had initially booked party of 6 on everything and then when we decided we were done I rebooked party of 4's. Not the smartest thing admittedly I have ever done. Anyway I have managed to rebook 12 of our 15 meals. My question is does anyone have a history of being turned away for a larger party size? I will have no problem of course with a longer wait. I am going to continue of course to try and rebook those last 3 dinners but I honestly do not have really high hopes. I am just wondering what my odds are I can keep my plans if I cannot rebook at the table of 6. The only reason this honestly even makes sense to me is the 6 m old will most likely be in a sling asleep at the dinner times and the 2 year old would be in a high chair so we could feasibly sit at a four top still. Would love opinions if this is gonna be possible for us. And yes I know I should keep trying ... that is my plan.

 

[vicki_c]

Keep trying to get new reservations, don't cancel the ones you have unless you do, don't stress about it, and show up with who you have. I think they will do their best to accommodate you and if you don't mind waiting a bit, you might be okay.

If anyone should have good karma, it should be you for what you do!

 

[Lily & Giny's Mom]

I'm with you-baby in a sling and 2 year old in a high chair. No change in table size necessary. I'm sure it will all work out. I think it's great you are taking the little ones-they may never get to go again. I am always amazed at what children remember from very early experiences.

 

[Pumbaa_]

worst case scenario, they can't accomodate you. Have a backup CS plan ready and go with no worries.

have a great trip and thank you for fostering

 

[disnut8]

The two year old in a high chair will take up a "seat". The servers will have to move around the chair in order to do their job. You could ask to be seated against a wall or somewhere that the chair will not be an issue. But you would have to wait longer.

 

[della]

Oh Ms. McKenna, BTDT!!! Both with ADRs and the "I am not fostering anymore!".....until the next time. Finally 15 years, 30+ foster kids and 4 adoptions later we have actually stopped.

What I have learned is that even an infant or toddler count as a seat. I think it is doable but I agree have a back up plan-just in case.

A few years ago, we had a 4 yr old come to our home for just the weekend. A month later he was still with us and we had come to find out his 6 yr old sister was in a children's shelter. I needed two more seats for CRT of all things! I called and called and begged and begged. One day the CM says tables were just added!!! She changed our time and we were set.

Keep trying!

 

[Tink901]

Hi Cal -

Keep trying to rebook- you will be better off - then you won't have to wait as long in case the younger ones are a bit restless.

Sending you pixie dust!!

Bren

 

[ms_mckenna]

Thanks for all the responses. Yes I should know better that most of the time fostering "gets in your blood" lol. I will keep calling and trying to reschedule. I am just afraid to let what I have go. We will be able to back up anyway with a counter service or a walk up place like B&Cream. I just wish I hadn't gotten rid of my tables of 6 ... hind site is 20 20 right lol. At least I didn't already let my second room go!

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

Yes, keep trying. By the way, we have fostered in the past, and it was a stipulation that the department would provide respite for our trips to Disney. This was when we were going 4 times a year. I just didn't think it was fair for my family, while at WDW, to have to deal with the stress of a baby who became overstimulated with the slightest noise. (Poor little angel was a drug baby born addicted to crack, and she cried and screamed everywhere we went). Just a decision that had to be made at the time. I always worried about the baby when we were gone, but felt it was the right decision for us.

God bless you for fostering - it is a very noble thing you do. You are so brave to venture to Disney with these little ones, have a wonderful trip.