Mid-August-No ADRS? (And FF!)

[Scott MC]

Excited to be back in "The World" in mid-August for a nice long stay, but we're sitting here trying to make ADRs for 8/12-8/23 and can't seem to get anything at Narcoossee's, California Grill, Toppolinos (dinner) and it seems to be very slim pickings across the board. Does anyone know what's going on? I've never had issues in the past except maybe CG at Fireworks time. Is there something I'm missing?

On another note, any info on Flying Fish reopening anytime soon??
Thanks!

 

[SteveH]

I'd say what's going on is they are still in the process of reopening, getting staff on board and catching up to the growing demand. Many, many business around the country are struggling to get employees who will actually work. I'm sure Disney is feeling that too. While the locations maybe open they may not be fully staffed, and with what Pete called Revenge Vacations and people rushing to Disney I think they are just overwhelmed. No word yet on Flying Fish, but with the Crescent Lake resorts all reopening, I'd say chance are good but as said above will all depend on staffing.

 

[Palaura]

I am right after you (8/22-8/29) and had an ok morning. Topolino's was a challenge and I have a few alerts set for breakfasts. I was excited to still have some new spots to try even with all of the changes!

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

I am right after you (8/22-8/29) and had an ok morning. Topolino's was a challenge and I have a few alerts set for breakfasts. I was excited to still have some new spots to try even with all of the changes!

were you able to get anything on 08/28 or 08/29? i can't get ANYthing on those dates at all.

 

[Palaura]

Nope...

 

[Marthasor]

If you are flexible, keep trying once you are onsite. I made zero ADRs for our trip that just ended yesterday. I was able to get same day reservations for a number of good restaurants and saw Cali Grill, Narcoosee's and Topolino's pop up on the app. Many restaurants were also available as walk-ups, but you have to be close to the restaurants to join the list.

 

[brockash]

Excited to be back in "The World" in mid-August for a nice long stay, but we're sitting here trying to make ADRs for 8/12-8/23 and can't seem to get anything at Narcoossee's, California Grill, Toppolinos (dinner) and it seems to be very slim pickings across the board. Does anyone know what's going on? I've never had issues in the past except maybe CG at Fireworks time. Is there something I'm missing?

On another note, any info on Flying Fish reopening anytime soon??
Thanks!

Have you tried adjusting your party size? I know for us, since Covid; the most we've been able to get on a reservation has been 6 (we used to be able to get up to 12.) Some places I can only get 4 or 5. - I'd try that first, but I will say things seem more limited and go much more quickly than what we've experienced pre-Covid. Some is due to them not having everything open yet and then capacity used to be an issue as well, however I'm not sure if they're still limiting or for how much longer they will be. Good luck. I'd also try on the app and the website. - I've had better luck different ways.

 

[MissSha]

Excited to be back in "The World" in mid-August for a nice long stay, but we're sitting here trying to make ADRs for 8/12-8/23 and can't seem to get anything at Narcoossee's, California Grill, Toppolinos (dinner) and it seems to be very slim pickings across the board. Does anyone know what's going on? I've never had issues in the past except maybe CG at Fireworks time. Is there something I'm missing?

On another note, any info on Flying Fish reopening anytime soon??
Thanks!

I just literally got ALL of those ADRs for 8/21-8/28! keep trying! I didn't see anything open for CG, got my ressies for Narocoossee's and Topolino's, went back and found two openings at CG!

 

[lynnfitz]

I had for the first time, some difficulty for the second week in Aug. Still can't get Chef Mickey's for breakfast. I did get others I wanted, but boy did they go fast!!

 

[Scott MC]

Thank you for all your answers! I’ve been out of the loop a little bit and I’m used to trying six months out in the old days, and never having a problem other than maybe California grill at fireworks time. Guess I will have to keep trying and trying and trying.

 

[sandrews0608]

I would say that they are increasing park capacity at a higher rate than they are opening up dining capacity which is making it harder and harder to get the ADRs you want.

 

[han22735]

I would say that they are increasing park capacity at a higher rate than they are opening up dining capacity which is making it harder and harder to get the ADRs you want.

I think this is exactly the problem. We are also going Mid-August and had issues. But did mostly get what we wanted. I had to refresh/change party size/ and even click on the individual restaurant and search that way to find reservations.

 

[Tink-aholic]

Thank you for all your answers! I’ve been out of the loop a little bit and I’m used to trying six months out in the old days, and never having a problem other than maybe California grill at fireworks time. Guess I will have to keep trying and trying and trying.

There are a few services out there that will message you when a specific ADR becomes available. You just enter the restaurant, the number in your party, the date, and a time range. I don't think I can post a link here, but there is one that costs $6 per month that is fantastic! I just received a text about an hour ago booked Oga's for six people at the beginning of August.

 

[Marvin1968]

There are a few services out there that will message you when a specific ADR becomes available. You just enter the restaurant, the number in your party, the date, and a time range. I don't think I can post a link here, but there is one that costs $6 per month that is fantastic! I just received a text about an hour ago booked Oga's for six people at the beginning of August.

Same, I got notified about an Oga’s. It’s 9:05 am. Not my first choice but better than nothing.

 

[Tink-aholic]

Same, I got notified about an Oga’s. It’s 9:05 am. Not my first choice but better than nothing.

Reactivate your notification for the same day and perhaps you'll get a better time.

 

[Marvin1968]

I did. Thank you. I’m hoping for a night one.