is it a lost cause to try to get Chef Mickey??

[NJDisneymom]

Before my 2009 trip I don't think I ever had much trouble getting a CM reservation! Even got one on my b'day in 2005! I am doing all I can do - watching the dec. cancellations thread and checking the disney website multiple times each and every day until we leave but with only a week left I'm wondering if they are just impossible to get now. I can't even get Crystal Palace!!! I never used to have issues getting that!!!! Is it just more people booking now that its online (I remember when we used to have to get up at 6am to call, LOL!!)??
Anything else I can try to do?? Any best times of the day to check the website?? Do they ever open up more ressies or am I just looking for the needle in a haystack cancellation??

 

[JessM]

Keep trying! I just scored a pre-park opening Crystal Palace ressie for my trip this week! I have had more luck searching on Saturday morning but that could just be me. I got my CP and Dessert Party Ressies searching Saturday morning. Good luck!

 

[LekiaHall]

I feel your pain (and am in the same boat).

It was easier for me to get CRT! Nothing is coming up for CM. I have 1900 Park Fare as a back-up, but since we're paying OOP, I wanted to do two different CM experiences.

Good luck to you (and me)!