Multiple ADRs? Surprised this is allowed!

[bakerjay]

We changed our touring plan a little bit and I went to make an ADR and forgot that I had already made one several weeks ago for the same day 15 min earlier at another restaurant in DTD. The system asked if I wanted to keep all reservations or cancel the existing one and I was surprised they would allow you to make multiple reservations for the same timeframe given how hard it is to get ADRs in general???

In theory, it would be lovely to make as many reservations as I would like to so that all of my bases are covered but it seems like a pretty unfair thing to do. But still the system allows it so I guess it's done?

I'm not trying to make waves, just wondering if it's an acceptable practice cause it sure would make planning easier. Obviously, no one is going to know if I do it but I wanted to be upfront and ask first what the thoughts on this are.

 

[Suellen]

I've made multiple ADR's legitimately before. One for myself and hubby and one for my mom and the girls. I wouldn't have been to happy to NOT be allowed to do this.

I'm sure there is abuse.

 

[Reddog1134]

It's one of those "hot topics". The system does allow you to do that but obviously it makes it harder for others to get the reservations they want if you're double or even triple booking.

 

[eeyoresnr]

you just opened another can of worms....prepare for flaming

 

[Haley]

I've had dining CM's say something like "make sure you cancel the old ADR so the system doesn't cancel all of them" or "oh I see you already have an ADR at a conflicting time, I'll need to cancel that one".

So I'm not sure if they do go through them and cancel duplicates, but I wouldn't take the chance.

 

[Suellen]

I'd be pretty surprised if there was some system that went through and canceled all ADR's the computer thought were duplicates. What a mess that would be if it canceled ADR's in error.

Like I said... I've done it we kept both ADR's and never had any canceled on us.

 

[smalltowngirl504]

I've canceled all mine when I've made another, just seems like the right thing to do

 

[kmk1180]

I've had dining CM's say something like "make sure you cancel the old ADR so the system doesn't cancel all of them" or "oh I see you already have an ADR at a conflicting time, I'll need to cancel that one".

So I'm not sure if they do go through them and cancel duplicates, but I wouldn't take the chance.

and others have said that the once the system catchs the mutliple it can and will cancel both. leaving you with none.

can you make two? yes.
are you taking a chance of losing out completely? yes.
Up to you if it's worth the chance.
Personally I'd like Disney make anyone making a ADR put a credit card fee on all ADR's when you show up your fee is deducted from your bill.
you don't show up you don't get the fee back.

would cut down on the number of people duplicate booking if it cost them money to do so.

 

[Suellen]

Personally I'd like Disney make anyone making a ADR put a credit card fee on all ADR's when you show up your fee is deducted from your bill.
you don't show up you don't get the fee back.

would cut down on the number of people duplicate booking if it cost them money to do so.

What about people on the dining plan? Do they have to pay a fee and then get a refund if they show up? What about people who don't have CC's? Are they just outta luck?

If you book 6 months out you would have to pay that CC bill way before your ADR and the refund could end up causing a negative balance on your CC that usually takes MONTHS to get back.

I don't see this ever happening.

FWIW I paid for a CRT that we ended up adding DxDDp after the fact and when we got to CRT they offered to refund our money and use dining credits.... so we said sure why not.... took over two months to get our money back (the credit to be processed by Disney) and I had to call several times and ending up dealing with the GM at CRT to finally get it. Wish I'd just left it alone and used the meals elsewhere!!

 

[bakerjay]

you just opened another can of worms....prepare for flaming

For the love of Pete, really? Can't someone ask a legitimate question without fear of getting flamed? I asked so as to know what the general practice is so that I can act in line. I've only been to WDW 5x total in my 36 yrs and this is only the first time I've made ADRs online. I didn't ask to try to sneak around. If I wanted to do that, I would make as many ADRs as I darn well pleased since apparently the system allows me to and not asked at all!

Thank you to everyone else who responded with actual information. It is appreciated.

And to the PP who said they've made multiples before for multiple parties, that I get. I was more curious about the likelihood of people making multiples just to hold several places at several locations.

 

[LaurenT]

The system has to allow yo to do this..what if you had a family of 8 and the 4 girls wanted to go to CRT while the boys were having dinner at LTT? It warns you that you have conflicting reservations - that is enough to get some people to cncel one if they already know which one they don't want.....and I'm sure it reinforces for others the need to cancel one as soon as they work out their schedule.
For the remainder of society - the ones that will hold onto their options at the expense of the rest of the guests....well....they'd just create an account with a different e-mail address if they really want to double up on their ADR's....there's really no way to stop them.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

For the love of Pete, really? Can't someone ask a legitimate question without fear of getting flamed? I asked so as to know what the general practice is so that I can act in line. I've only been to WDW 5x total in my 36 yrs and this is only the first time I've made ADRs online. I didn't ask to try to sneak around. If I wanted to do that, I would make as many ADRs as I darn well pleased since apparently the system allows me to and not asked at all!

Thank you to everyone else who responded with actual information. It is appreciated.

And to the PP who said they've made multiples before for multiple parties, that I get. I was more curious about the likelihood of people making multiples just to hold several places at several locations.

The Rusty Scrapper and another WDW Dining CM have posted on here, more than once, that they, personally, have deleted multiple ADRs. So, if a CM catches it, they will delete the multiple ADRs.

 

[angierae]

Do they cancel them even if the # of people doesn't exceed the number on your reservation? My daughter and her BFF want to have breakfast at 1900 Park Faire, and DH and I want to eat breakfast at Kona Cafe, so we decided to split up and do it the same day so none of us would be hungry for lunch.

If the system is going to screw us over, however, I might have to change my plans.

 

[mrsbicewdw]

I am glad that the system lets you do that. I am making some last minute changes to our plans for next week and I am trying to squeeze in some meals in different places. I hold the multiple reservations until I know for sure what is going on (we are having a family reunion...so lots of people to consult with), then I cancel what I don't need as I go. I plan to cancel anything we don't need the morning of that day so that I can open up spots for other parties.

So I guess what I am trying to say is, hold the multiple reservations if you need to while you decide on the final plan, but in the end, you need to cancel what you are not using so that others can eat.

 

[momof2n2]

Why should this be an issue.
Make as many ADRs as you think you may need and just politely cancel the ones you don't need that day, or the day before. Think of all the people who will be tickled when they walk up and find out they CAN be seated.

I do think the ADRs should be reserved by a CC and if you don't show OR call, you have a fee. Something nomimal like $15 or something.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

I am glad that the system lets you do that. I am making some last minute changes to our plans for next week and I am trying to squeeze in some meals in different places. I hold the multiple reservations until I know for sure what is going on (we are having a family reunion...so lots of people to consult with), then I cancel what I don't need as I go. I plan to cancel anything we don't need the morning of that day so that I can open up spots for other parties.

So I guess what I am trying to say is, hold the multiple reservations if you need to while you decide on the final plan, but in the end, you need to cancel what you are not using so that others can eat.

So you have purposely planned multiple ADRs, some you know you won't use, and you aren't going to cancel the extras until the day of, so you can open up the ADR for others? You are quite brave to post this on the Disboards. I dare you to go post this over on the Dining board.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Why should this be an issue.
Make as many ADRs as you think you may need and just politely cancel the ones you don't need that day, or the day before. Think of all the people who will be tickled when they walk up and find out they CAN be seated.

I do think the ADRs should be reserved by a CC and if you don't show OR call, you have a fee. Something nomimal like $15 or something.

What about all those people who were also planning their trip and trying to plan out their ADRs around their park touring, but couldn't ever get a reservation at, say, Chef Mickey's? Do you think they are just going to try to go for a walk up? Most of the popular places aren't even going to take walk-ups. It's just plain selfish to hoard up ADRs knowing you aren't going to use some of them!

 

[buffettgirl]

The Rusty Scrapper and another WDW Dining CM have posted on here, more than once, that they, personally, have deleted multiple ADRs. So, if a CM catches it, they will delete the multiple ADRs.

What about people staying off site who do not have reservations in the system. How do random CM's know that these multiple ADR's are not for different parties travelling together. ie: I have 10 people with me...these 4 want to go xxx, and these 2 want to go XXx. At the same time.

So...yeah, I have a real issue if a CM deleted an ADR based on an assumption.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

What about people staying off site who do not have reservations in the system. How do random CM's know that these multiple ADR's are not for different parties travelling together. ie: I have 10 people with me...these 4 want to go xxx, and these 2 want to go XXx. At the same time.

So...yeah, I have a real issue if a CM deleted an ADR based on an assumption.

I have no idea. PM Rusty Scrapper and ask him. He usually has no problem telling everyone how much he dislikes people who hoard up ADRs.

 

[KigerKat]

The system has to allow yo to do this..what if you had a family of 8 and the 4 girls wanted to go to CRT while the boys were having dinner at LTT? It warns you that you have conflicting reservations - that is enough to get some people to cncel one if they already know which one they don't want.....and I'm sure it reinforces for others the need to cancel one as soon as they work out their schedule.

I can understand people doing this. We traveled with a large party a couple of years ago, and we all ate at different places each night. It was easier to find 4 tables at different places than a table for 12 at one place.

The Rusty Scrapper and another WDW Dining CM have posted on here, more than once, that they, personally, have deleted multiple ADRs. So, if a CM catches it, they will delete the multiple ADRs.

This is probably why you should call and make the ADRs on the phone if you need to make multiple ADRs at the same time. Perhaps the CM could put a note in the system that it is not a duplicate reservation to keep it from being deleted. But I am glad that they look for that kind of thing. I'm a planner, and it would make me so angry to find out that I couldn't get an ADR because someone booked one "just in case" and ended up not using it.