We have been very unsuccessful with ADRs for Oct 9-Oct 16. I know monday is columbus day, but I didn't think it was going to be this difficult. We were hoping to do the HBD on October 11, but no luck even at our 180 day mark. So many things were already closed and not a lot available at MK either. I'm hoping people are holding a bunch of reservations and will let them go at some point or something soon!
I live on Long Island and my school district and many others have multiple days off the first 2 weeks in October. We have 2 days off the first week for Rosh Hashana then the next week we have off Columbus Day and Yom Kippur. I know many families who are taking advantage of that, pulling their kids out of school and going for an extended trip. I don't know if that has anything to do with not being able to get ADR'S but thought I would throw that out there.
The free dining dates were leaked the other day, and only one day in October was included. Some reservations may be cancelled if free dining isn't offered for most of Oct. I have been checking daily for the HBD to open up a reservation. It is just so shocking that it was fully booked on my 180! I am also impatiently waiting for Tiffins to open their adrs. I can only imagine the mess that will be trying to get an adr there!
We didn't have any trouble getting everything we wanted the week of 10/9-10/16. We got Ohana and Sci-Fi, yikes it sounds like it is going to be crazy busy that week. Our school also has days off that week. We just got back from WDW and it was very busy as well. I guess we will be fighting the crowds in Oct. as well! Oh well, thankful, to be able to go.
Was able to book HBD for Fantasmic Dining Package for 5 people in mid October and other times were available as well. Just have to be persistent and keep checking everyday.
I was finally successful getting an ADR to HBD! I also found availability at Yak and Yeti! It was almost like many reservations were released for both restaurants...I am not sure what happened. Now, if only Tiffins would start booking, I would be finished. Hopefully I am successful with that restaurant
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