No ADRs for Epcot on NYE?

[Terp03]

Was up at 5:45am and there was absolutely nothing available. What gives? Today is 60 days out.

 

[Smugpugmug]

People that had the 60+10 advantage due to being a resort guest were able to book a while ago so that's most likely why there's not a lot of availability.

 

[Terp03]

People that had the 60+10 advantage due to being a resort guest were able to book a while ago so that's most likely why there's not a lot of availability.

Oh wow, was not aware of that. And we're staying at the Swan and Dolphin, too! What a bummer.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Oh wow, was not aware of that. And we're staying at the Swan and Dolphin, too! What a bummer.

Yeah, so people that are checking in 10 days before 12/31 had an advantage over those checking in later. Plus Epcot on NYE is one of THE busiest places to be on that day.

 

[deltadisney]

It was the same for me yesterday morning. Keep checking though, some will show back up. (Or at least I hope).

 

[Terp03]

It was the same for me yesterday morning. Keep checking though, some will show back up. (Or at least I hope).

Yeah, so people that are checking in 10 days before 12/31 had an advantage over those checking in later. Plus Epcot on NYE is one of THE busiest places to be on that day.

Yeah, kicking myself since I'm usually on top of these things, set a reminder to wakeup early, etc. This is the first I have heard of the 70 day advantage - does that apply to Swolphin?
Also, since we're discussing NYE tactics, would it make sense to hit Epcot in the morning and park hop to HS later that day to avoid the evening crowd at Epcot?

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

Yeah, kicking myself since I'm usually on top of these things, set a reminder to wakeup early, etc. This is the first I have heard of the 70 day advantage - does that apply to Swolphin?
Also, since we're discussing NYE tactics, would it make sense to hit Epcot in the morning and park hop to HS later that day to avoid the evening crowd at Epcot?

It's not a "70 day advantage" - it's that 60 days prior to your check in date you can make dining reservations for your entire vacation, up to 10 days in length. It does apply to Swan/Dolphin.
This is one of if not the busiest times of year and many visitors are staying for the whole week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Also, in many cases Disney is simply not doing timely releases of dining reservations.

 

[Smugpugmug]

It's not a "70 day advantage" - it's that 60 days prior to your check in date you can make dining reservations for your entire vacation, up to 10 days in length. It does apply to Swan/Dolphin.
This is one of if not the busiest times of year and many visitors are staying for the whole week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Also, in many cases Disney is simply not doing timely releases of dining reservations.

Yeah this is what I meant. Sorry if I was unclear. People checking in at the beginning of the Christmas holidays have the advantage of booking for NYE.

 

[Disneydawg74]

Yeah this is what I meant. Sorry if I was unclear. People checking in at the beginning of the Christmas holidays have the advantage of booking for NYE.

If their stay is long enough

 

[Terp03]

It's not a "70 day advantage" - it's that 60 days prior to your check in date you can make dining reservations for your entire vacation, up to 10 days in length. It does apply to Swan/Dolphin.
This is one of if not the busiest times of year and many visitors are staying for the whole week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Also, in many cases Disney is simply not doing timely releases of dining reservations.

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[SteveH]

Oh wow, was not aware of that. And we're staying at the Swan and Dolphin, too! What a bummer.

To be clear, S/D users do get 60+10 privileges too

 

[jlh512]

In 2018 we booked a last minute NYE trip and we were able to get an 8pm Le Cellier on NYE just a few days before. Just keep checking. If you haven't done NYE in Epcot ever I would recommend a lunch reservation and a late dinner reservation. Also use Genie + for later in the day.

 

[dvcdisney]

I was also in the same situation. I had a very difficult time finding something for NYE....and I checked yesterday. I did notice that there was some cancellations (or added) for Monsieur Paul for dinner.

So I agree keep checking. I'm doing the same. I did manage to get a lunch and dinner reservation, but neither were one of our choices.

 

[smshick]

Was up at 5:45am and there was absolutely nothing available. What gives? Today is 60 days out.

I am in the exactly same situation. I was surprised there was not one single reservation available at Epcot on NYE which has the most restaurants.

 

[katied]

Same boat for me… got a dinner yesterday (not what I wanted, but something) and a lunch today (again, not my first pick). I will obsessively check daily in hopes of better.

 

[smshick]

Same boat for me… got a dinner yesterday (not what I wanted, but something) and a lunch today (again, not my first pick). I will obsessively check daily in hopes of better.

You hit the jackpot at least getting something for now! All this is not helping me overcome my obsessive compulsive disorder! Haha!

 

[pryncess527]

You might try one of the free alert sites.

 

[Marthasor]

If you do plan to park hop, you might want to consider eating dinner at Swan/Dolphin or even somewhere on the Boardwalk or at BC/YC. Swan/Dolphin has some very good restaurants - we really like bluezoo and Il Mulino - you can call the hotel directly to check for reservations. I agree with PP to sign up for some dining alerts.

 

[supersnoop]

More stuff will open up; some special (i.e. expensive) options will be offered, and they have a whole banquet hall in the World Showplace where they host an NYE dinner.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

More stuff will open up; some special (i.e. expensive) options will be offered, and they have a whole banquet hall in the World Showplace where they host an NYE dinner.

IF that returns (big IF on purpose)
That hasn't been offered in years, even pre-Covid they'd eliminated that