Has anyone had success booking dining? I mean......for the love of churros!

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Lol, do it! What are they gonna do, leave 1 seat empty? . When we were at WDW and it was time to check in, the app asked how many were in your party, so you could put in a different amount, within reason

How many are actually in your party? If 4, I'd think you'd be fine, but 5 or 6 you may want to find 2 reservations for near the same time. You may need a second account to do that though.

I got it, I got it! Woot woot! I got the reservation for my party of four (not three) at exactly the time and date I wanted! What is weird is that I had been trying to get it on my laptop and was getting the "Sorry, no times available message" for every single day and time I punched in. Then I ended up BACK in the virtual queue. Then when the countdown ended and I was re-directed, I got a plain white page. I was worried about trying to re-fresh the page if it was still in the process of loading, so I just left it there and decided to try from my iPhone. After a 1-minute virtual wait, I punched in my preferred date and time and indicated I was a party of four (decided to give it one more try instead of taking a chance on the party of three) and then THREE different times were offered.

So, I guess my takeaway is to keep trying. Try different dates (if you have them available to you), different times, different party sizes, and even trying from a different device!

 

[afan]

Switched it to 2 people and had no issues getting LL for july 24. Annoying when solo I'd be seated at the same spot but it said not available. At least I have sit down for dinner.

 

[GBRforWDW]

I got it, I got it! Woot woot! I got the reservation for my party of four (not three) at exactly the time and date I wanted! What is weird is that I had been trying to get it on my laptop and was getting the "Sorry, no times available message" for every single day and time I punched in. Then I ended up BACK in the virtual queue. Then when the countdown ended and I was re-directed, I got a plain white page. I was worried about trying to re-fresh the page if it was still in the process of loading, so I just left it there and decided to try from my iPhone. After a 1-minute virtual wait, I punched in my preferred date and time and indicated I was a party of four (decided to give it one more try instead of taking a chance on the party of three) and then THREE different times were offered.

So, I guess my takeaway is to keep trying. Try different dates (if you have them available to you), different times, different party sizes, and even trying from a different device!

Woohoo, congrats! The disney dining system is so weird sometimes.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Cant get one for the cantina at all. Sigh

I've been looking for August and see nothing for Oga's as well. Frustrating.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

I think it's also possible they are still adding times, because it look like there's now lots of availability for Lamplighter Lounge!

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

I've been looking for August and see nothing for Oga's as well. Frustrating.

Keep trying. I thought I'd missed out on Lamplighter Lounge and now when I look there's lots of availability. I think it's possible they might still be adding in more times.

 

[amyg1975]

I wonder why DTD reservations are still not showing up for early August?

 

[GBRforWDW]

Keep trying. I thought I'd missed out on Lamplighter Lounge and now when I look there's lots of availability. I think it's possible they might still be adding in more times.

Thanks, I just think they haven't released the reservations yet for that far out. Not really sure. Oh well, I'd just be going to see it at the end of the night probably.

 

[GBRforWDW]

I wonder why DTD reservations are still not showing up for early August?

Same, lol. I've seen a few out on Open Table at various times, even grabbed a Catal reservation for July 31 there.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Is anyone looking for Blue Bayou on August 7th? I have one for 3 people at 710pm that I'm going to cancel. Let me know if you want it and we can coordinate the details.

 

[GoingSince1990]

Same, lol. I've seen a few out on Open Table at various times, even grabbed a Catal reservation for July 31 there.

Good idea to use Open Table, just grabbed Catal for August. Thanks!

 

[Bigmace]

I assume it would be okay to go the Blue Bayou just for dessert? Not really feeling the menu right now but love the atmosphere. We have a 7:10pm reservation but will probably want to get dinner somewhere else.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Cant get one for the cantina at all. Sigh

I had a chance to look more at Ogas, it appears they’ve only added availability for June. I found lots of times available up to June 30th, but nothing after. I’ll keep checking, but hopefully they’re adding more the day ogas actually opens.

 

[GoingSince1990]

I assume it would be okay to go the Blue Bayou just for dessert? Not really feeling the menu right now but love the atmosphere. We have a 7:10pm reservation but will probably want to get dinner somewhere else.

I would feel very guilty about taking up a BB reservation slot just for dessert. If you do this, make sure to tip very generously, not just 20% of the cost of the dessert.

 

[Bigmace]

I would feel very guilty about taking up a BB reservation slot just for dessert. If you do this, make sure to tip very generously, not just 20% of the cost of the dessert.

I have spent 10s of thousands of dollars at Disneyland and Disney World in my lifetime. I wouldn't feel guilty about getting only dessert. And we wont be there long either.

 

[AquaDame]

I have spent 10s of thousands of dollars at Disneyland and Disney World in my lifetime. I wouldn't feel guilty about getting only dessert. And we wont be there long either.

The server doesn't get what Disney does... I think PP just meant that they're losing on a larger tab/party if you take a table. I'm not saying I wouldn't do the same (heaven knows I had a lot of lunches that were just a bowl of chowder back in the day; it's all I wanted).

 

[Matrixleos]

The server doesn't get what Disney does... I think PP just meant that they're losing on a larger tab/party if you take a table. I'm not saying I wouldn't do the same (heaven knows I had a lot of lunches that were just a bowl of chowder back in the day; it's all I wanted).

Speaking as a former server during my college years. There is a difference in a party taking up a table for 20 minutes to enjoy a dessert on the menu, compared to a dinning party whose going to sit down for a meal for 1-2 hours.

If it's a quick visit, like having a dessert, I never expected more than the normal tip percentage. Now if that party sat down at that same table for 2 hours and just had a dessert and a glass of water and they didn't leave something "extra" for tying up one of my tables, then I'd have an issue.

 

[Bigmace]

Speaking as a former server during my college years. There is a difference in a party taking up a table for 20 minutes to enjoy a dessert on the menu, compared to a dinning party whose going to sit down for a meal for 1-2 hours.

If it's a quick visit, like having a dessert, I never expected more than the normal tip percentage. Now if that party sat down at that same table for 2 hours and just had a dessert and a glass of water and they didn't leave something "extra" for tying up one of my tables, then I'd have an issue.

We definitely won't be there for 2 hours with our 11 month old.

 

[MikeRx]

So now we wait for Oga's beyond June 30th....Through persistence and luck we have a very nice group of reservations for my birthday weekend trip July 9-12.
July 9 Blue Bayou 3p. Alfresco Tasting Terrance for drinks and dessert 7:35p
July 10 Wine Country Trattoria 11:30am...DCA relaxation lunch with wine on the wall.... and Tortilla Joes 7:30p (13 yo son's favorite)
July 11 Café Orleans 11:30a for a GF Monte Cristo and Napa Rose 7:30p (would like to shoehorn drinks at Oga's around 3-4p when reservations open)
July 12 Storytellers 10:55a departure day, this is traditionally reserved for SH55...

With the current state of counter service and our dietary restrictions we are far better having table service meals. Good luck to everyone and I hope more times open with the increased capacity and recalling of cast members. Remember to be kind and tip well, they have likely been through as much or more than you over the past 18 months.

 

[DisneyPhanDoor]

I just got a reservation for Oga's on June 30th at 1:00pm. It's for 2 people, although I will be solo. When I searched for party of one, there was NO availability. I noticed the website defaulted to a party of 2, so I clicked on that and lo, and behold: I had my choice of times from open to close! So, I snagged it.
I then went to modify it to be a party of one, and don't you know, NO AVAILABILITY!
This presents some possibilities:
A) Disney disdains solo travelers
B) The reservation system is Glitchtasmic!
C) They'll allow me to order four drinks!
Hmmmmm....

Hoping they open capacity in the restaurants after the 15th so I can get Blue Bayou and Lamplight Lounge. And I'll be searching for party of 2!