Oh No! We just decided to go next week

[staylor]

Whew! Very short notice, we just decided to leave, a week from today, to go to WDW. Yeah, I am so excited. But stressing, as I am sure my fellow planners can relate to. I called WDW-DINE today there are NO PS's to be had, for character meals. The person helping me told me she would check but that she knew I wasn't going to get anything. I had heard once that any time anyone cancels, the cancellation goes into the system 48 hours prior to the PS. Does anyone know if this is correct? I guess I can just keep calling everyday, hoping for someone to cancel. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[CamColt]

Im not sure about that 48 hour thing. We ended up getting 2 Cindys PSs for the same day when both DH & DM were successful on the same day. We cancelled it weeks in advance. I gave a heads up on the Dis and another Diser was able to call minutes after we cancelled and get a PS.
Ive also heard that sometimes they release more tables 48 hours in advance. I dont know how true that is, but Ive read it on these boards.
Id keep trying, especially 2 days in advance. Good luck!

 

[anne60]

I have had luck showing up at the beginning of serving time. We went to 1900 Park Faire at 5 pm and got in without a PS. i don't think this would work for breakfasts in the parks, though. the other thing to try is ask at your hotel when you arrive, if you are staying on site.

 

[staylor]

Thanks so much for the info. I'm just going to continue to try for as long as possible.

 

[Scutapipig]

I made a PS ressie for Ohana's for breakfast and for Teppanyaki only one week prior. I had no problems for either.

We also went to Gullivers without a ressie and walked right in for dinner.