**October 28 2009, 180 Day Reservation Thread**

[ekmom]

I not only had to delete cookies but also had to delete my temporary files. Once I did that I was able to get in with no problem and I got everything I wanted quickly and easily. Here's what I got:

3/7 Mama Melrose 12:05
3/8 Coral Reef 11:45
3/8 Le Cellier 6:10
3/10 Boma 6:50
3/11 Garden Grill 6:45

There seemed to be plenty of availability for that week.

 

[minnieandfamily]

I just made a CRT reservation for lunch in March over the phone. I didn't have any problems getting though on the phone today! Less than a 2 minute hold time too. My DD will be thrilled!

 

[mjmartin01]

I just cleared my cookies and was able to book Fulton's Crab House for 2/26
online!

 

[ajseagles3]

I called back last night and added a 3/16 dinner at Chef Mickey's. The earliest ADR they had for three people was 7:35 PM, so some of the more popular things are certainly filling up.

The best news, though, is that I was able to get CRT for lunch on 3/15. Would have been a deal breaker, as it's the DD's favorite part of the trip!

 

[wdwpirates]

After holding for 43 minutes last night I was finally able to get through. Got everything I asked for:

3/24 Yak & Yeti 1:30 & Cape May Cafe 6:10
3/25 Le Cellier 6:40
3/26 Crystal Palace 9:00 & 'Ohana 7:00
3/27 Sci-Fi 6:20
3/28 Kona 6:10
3/29 1900 Park Fare 9:05 & Chef Mickey's 6:50
3/30 Rose & Crown 6:20
3/31 Mama Melrose 12:50

 

[sus]

You are probably going while it is in refurb. Part of jan and Feb it will be closed. That is more likely why you couldn't get it.

 

[TBLaube]

Question regarding tbe online booking. I did most of mine on the phone, but did go onine and add a few including CRT breakfast. I was so excited that I didn't notice the dining plan button to log in with resort reservation. I just booked through the normal 'make reservation' button. Does anyone know if this will be a problem? I will probably check availability, cancel and rebook under the correct one if possible. Just to be safe. If not available to rebook...I don't want to cancel my original ones. Thanks!

 

[Disneydonnam]

I was just able to book CRT for a lunch and dinner in March. I was on the phone for about 20 minutes.

 

[Nutty4Disney]

I got in to the online system first thing this morning (just before 8 am) with no problem. Just decided I wanted to add Tusker House and now it is giving me the "new" system message again. Guess I will just wait it out and try again later. This was just an after thought, so no big deal.

 

[djp0630]

I just tried the online system for my brother and CRT is available in March now and it worked. It wasn't working a few minutes ago, but now it is.

 

[DIS-OH]

Got thru on the regular dining phone number this morning!

On hold for about 15 minutes, but was then able to get LeCellier and Tony's for the Princess Half-marathon weekend!

 

[ekmom]

I'm not interested in CRT but I'd heard how hard it is to get so I checked for availability out of curiosity. It was available for pretty much the exact time I requested (Sunday, 3/7 at 8:05).

 

[snookiedoodles]

Got CRT for 2/14 in the am!! Just called today, waited about 10 minutes on hold, got thru, got what I wanted...very happy!

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

I have one ADR I want to add (my 90 days was before the switch) and I've been getting this message on the online system all morning:

Sorry, the booking system is currently unavailable. Please try again later or call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to dial this number.

I'm too lazy to call so I'll try again later.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

I woke up this morning to an email from the YC itinerary planning office with all the ADRs I requested and the times I requested. So I am very happy! I am especially happy to have my birthday dinner at Le Cellier at the perfect time so I can see Illuminations. Also got Crystal Palace breakfast, Mama Melrose, Sci-fi lunch, Cape May, Coral Reef, and Teppan Edo. All our favorites! Thank You YC planning crew!!!! Only 142 days to go!

 

[kmk1180]

Is is just me or is your Disney Fever Skyrocketing after yesterday?
I know it was frustrating trying to get through but now that we have and
got our ADR's set, is your Fever sky high?

I know I can't wait to go now.
And I still have 6 months wait!!!!

Today while combing my son's hair for school we put a hidden mickey made of blue hair gel on the back of his head. (like they do at the barbershop?) And he doesn't even know yet he's going in six months.

 

[ugagirl]

We have DP, but it said it charged my card (instead of using it as a guarantee). Is that right?

 

[Disneydonnam]

They are not suppose to charge your card. It will only be charged if you don't show up.

 

[Family Loves Disney]

Got CRT for 2/14 in the am!! Just called today, waited about 10 minutes on hold, got thru, got what I wanted...very happy!

I wanted CRT for that day too and could get it, but my dilema is I booked the kids for a pirate cruise that day at 9:30 so dh and I could have some alone quality time for V-Day (the pirate cruise is 2 hours with no parents allowed). The CM said we would not make the cruise in time if we did the Breakfast, what to do?! CRT Breakfast with family or CRT Dinner with family (and have dh ask for a divorce when he sees the credit card bill for dinner) or quality time with DH without kids? HHHMMMM, decisions decisions decisions...... We decided to do CRT Breakfast for the day we leave and chose to eat at LTT for a late lunch that day. I think that would be the best ending of our vacation. Although, I am jealous you got it for V-Day.

 

[LilyWDW]

We have DP, but it said it charged my card (instead of using it as a guarantee). Is that right?

If you did it online there has been an issue where instead of just taking your card as a guarantee it will charge it in full instead. This only seems to happen with CRT and has been reported since the online system went live. The only way to fix it now is to call the dining number and see what they can do. Otherwise, you can wait until your trip and get a refund at that point.