NOT doing dining plan this time...and sad about it

[borgthe]

I decided last minute to go during free dining. August 24-30. But I don't get free dining, but did an Interval International exchange so could purchase it. Well, I just called to get ADR's at ANY restaurant that I deem half decent, and there is NOTHING. So, for the first time since 2006, I will do Disney without the dining plan. I'm scared. I think I'll do all counter service. It will be me and a 3 year old and 6 year old.

Oh well, atleast I'll save some money.

 

[asmit4]

Are you sure you can't get any restaurants? Have you tried for lunch or dinner on any day? People last week were getting 'free ddp ressies' for dinner without issue.

I would probably book a few buffets and figure out which CS places you'd like to visit. There are some great CS places. Sunshine Seasons comes to mind, Main Street bakery too, so does Cosmic Rays. I would use the time to try out more of the CS places that you may have missed before.

 

[bouldertcr]

I agree with asmit 4. Try to see if you can get lunch ressies or early dinner (late lunch) times (4pm) at some TS restaurants. You also may have more luck with TS located at resorts. Don't fret about trying restaurants that may not make the top 10 list. Everyone has different experiences at restaurants. Try it for yourself and decide. If you have to go with counter service meals, that may be a new adventure for you (sunshine seasons (EP), tangerine cafe (EP), french CS (EP), flame tree BB-Q or pizzafari (AK), columbia harbor house or cosmic rays starlight cafe (MK), flatbread grill or toy story pizza planet (HS), or any of the resort counter services. Check out all ears menus. You may be surprised what you will find.

Have a great trip!