No ADRs to be had- what to do?

[diz_princess]

I am planning a last minute trip. I have been calling trying to get some ADRs with no luck.
Do they release more tables as time goes on? Or is there any hints that would help? Do cancellation go back into the system at a certain time? Is there any hope?

 

[Dizney73]

Try making some ADR's for off time hours at some of the resort restaurants. When we were down for Easter week we went no dining plan and just played it by ear. We were able to get into the The Wave, Olivia's and The Grand Floridian Cafe by calling a day ahead of time. We ended up with lunch at 12:50 or 1:15 each time. I have no complaints abount any of them. Of course, the parks were very crowded and it was just nice to get out of the crowds at that time of day as well.
Also try places like Beaches and Cream and ESPN because there aren't any ressies. And Wolfgang Puck Express in Downtown is a great Counter service choice.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Keep trying! We planned a crazy last minute trip this past February and were able to eat at all the places (except CRT) that we wanted. Be flexible with your times too, that helps alot! Also, we went through our resort's concierge for some of the ADR's we wanted and they were soooo helpful. One time they even booked us a table for 6 (we were a party of 5) for Ohana breakfast and printed out the reservation # right then. Don't give up hope! I am a HUGE planner so when DH said hey let's just go to Disney next week, I freaked! I keep panicking about being able to book meals but we ended with some great places and had the best family trip we've ever taken! There's a thread on here too about May cancellations/trades that you can check out too. Stay optimistic and keep on trying, even when you're at your resort.

 

[Dreamfinder2]

Keep trying, keep trying! And don't worry about "pestering" the CMs. They are gonna get paid the same whether you call 10 times a day or once.