I am wanting to rent points to stay at a resort. Once I have everything in place, can I make my own dining reservations for a couple of choice restaurants? I do not plan on using the DDP. Thanks, denise
I am wanting to rent points to stay at a resort. Once I have everything in place, can I make my own dining reservations for a couple of choice restaurants? I do not plan on using the DDP. Thanks, denise
You don't need to wait until you have your rental all set.
You can make dining reservations 180 days in advance of the meal...whether you have accommodations arranged or not. If you are trying for popular restaurants during popular times, it's a good idea to make the reservations as early as you can.
It appears that some do have access, and others may not. I have been transferred to to dining, and I'm pretty sure it is required when booking a venue that requires pre-payment, like Hoop-De-Doo, or a deposit.
However, when I recently canceled a DVC room reservation, the same CM was able to cancel my dining reservations.
When I am calling just for dining, I usually call dining directly rather than going through Member Services.
I've usually called WDW Dining as well but MS made some for me recently. Can't remember if it was my "one time make all the reservations cal"l or a later one with a change or two but I was impressed. And of course, it's toll free. When you're making a bunch of them, that's nice.