How do you book?

[ozzz17]

I've been searching for reservations for days now without success and I was wondering...how do you search for dinig reservations? Do you search by specific time or general breakfast, lunch or dinner? and do you enter the dining name or general list?

I'm wondering if one way gets more of a success then the other. TIA

 

[Tybug]

A quick answer would be "yes"!

I use all the above mentioned methods when searching. It just depends on my mood for the day and if I'm looking for something specific or just in general. I don't know for certain but I don't think one method is going to net better results than another.

For instance, I found our Le Cellier lunch reservation using a general "Epcot" "Lunch" search.

 

[tinkerbellnsnowwhite]

I don't believe one way is better for searching then the other. I've used them all. If you are less than 180 days from your trip unfortunately you'll have to just keep checking for cancellations, especially for the more popular places. You can also watch the cancellation threads on here for your month of travel, they've helped me secure more than one ressie.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

It also might help if you are more flexible in your ADR times (i.e., rather than having lunch at 11:30 am or 12:00 noon, try for later - eg. 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm). Unfortunately if you are going during a more busy time, or when free dining is on, you may find that ADRs at the more popular restaurants are harder to come by. You can just keep checking back multiple times a day, or even check the ADR cancellation threads for your specific month. Good luck!