Is there a better time of day to try for ADRs?

[ratlenhum]

I know in the mornings everyone is keeping the system busy making their 180+ ADRs. We made ours at that mark too, but now 3 of my ADRs I need for more people. Friends and family will be overlapping our trip. I was able to get the ADR for the group with our friends, but my Dad and stepmom are driving up from West Palm to join us for a few days.

I'm worried about our ADR for dinner the night they arrive and the night they leave. Simply put, not sure what time they are coming or going and both nights are ADRs I REALLY want. I'd hate to tell them, nice of you to drive up here to visit us and your grandson but we'll meet you back at the hotel in 3 hours because I've been thinking about the Cape May Cafe buffet for 6 months, and oh yeah, can you leave early on Sunday because I have a ressie at 1900 Park Fair and seeing the step sisters is a priority for me.

So now I am trying to get ADRs for those days/times for 5 people instead of 3 and having no luck. I've been trying for weeks now. Has anyone found a better time of day to try to get ressies within the 180 day window? When someone cancels does it show up in the system immediately or does the Disney Reservation system update every so often during the day? Any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated

 

[traylorc]

To be honest I'm not sure anyone but Disney knows for sure...and they ain't telling.

Everyone will have their own theory as to how the reservation system works. Some claim the best time to pick up ADRs is first thing in the morning. Personally that has worked for me, but there have been a number of other instances where I picked up highly sought ADRs in mid and late afternoon.

My advice is to check often throughout the day. Don't worry about trying to find the perfect time, just be persistent. Also, a number of folks will tell you stories of how they picked up coveted ADRs weeks or days before their trip.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Have you tried to get a separate reservation for 2 for around the same time? If you find one put it under your Dads name and phone number.

 

[ratlenhum]

Thanks guys I'll just keep trying a few times a day and hopefully something will pop up. I can even switch a few nights around if I have to. I hate when I get everything perfectly planned then someone throws you a curve.

 

[mcd2745]

Thanks guys I'll just keep trying a few times a day and hopefully something will pop up. I can even switch a few nights around if I have to. I hate when I get everything perfectly planned then someone throws you a curve.

Have you tried calling to see if a CM can amend your ADRs from 3 to 5?