Getting in w/o ADR's?

[LovelyMouse22]

Is it possible to get in at any TS Restaurant without a reservation?

 

[crabbygal902]

The answer is....

it depends.

It depends on what time of year it is, what time of day it is, how popular the restaurant is, how many people with ADRs who don't show up, which way the wind blows, and how lucky you are.

I have noticed by checking the online dining reservation tool that there ARE usually restaurants with availability even at the busiest seasons, but they aren't usually the popular places.

Are you a gambler?

 

[LovelyMouse22]

YIKES! I dont know if i'm willing to risk it. Guess i'll make my ADR's and pray that's where i want to eat when the day comes.

 

[LilyWDW]

Is it possible to get in at any TS Restaurant without a reservation?

You could most likely get into some sort of TS restaurant without a reservation. However, it may not be where you were hoping to eat or at a normal "dinner" hour or even in the same park you are in. If you are willing to eat at off hours or are flexible enough to go wherever you would need to go, then you will be able to find something.

 

[SarahKate]

Agree with other posters. It all depends upon the time of day and what restaurant it is. There have been several times where we've checked in and seen folks come in w/o reservations and are turned away. If you try going at peak lunch hours, there's no chance unless it's a fluke thing.

Go ahead and make your ADRs just to have them. When you're actually there, if you change your mind just get online or call. We've had pretty good luck over the years making last minute or even same day changes - because people will cancel at the last minute as well.