Overbooking

[shellybaxter]

. It was terrible. I also sat in restaurants with plenty of empty tables that were turning walk in's away. I am sure for no show ADR's.

No show ADRs are not the only reason why tables might be empty. Lack of staff available to serve can cause tables to sit empty. Perhaps Disney was short of servers (or bus boys, or cooks, etc) and purposely didn't book all available tables.

So, sense you had a hard time switching restaurants you now want to visit that same problem on others?

I agree, Disney should do something about the problem. I think a credit card deposit would be the thing. Make people put down a $20 non refundable deposit. That would stop a lot of this nonsense. It is sad that Disney still wants to rely on the integrity of its guests when it is obvious many people are lacking it.

This thread is exactly why I think there should be an automatic charge at all restaraunts for no shows. That won't solve the problem with people hoarding reservations before their trip, but at least it's something. It would be better if the CM's had a pop-up that came up on teir computers showing conflicting reservations, but apparently Disney hasn't made it that far, yet.

The OP's situation is fine. That's not considered double booking. But to double book and take away from the enjoyment of someone else's vacation is more than wrong.

I have only "double booked" once in all of my trips and it was due to an uncertainty with travel plans. I didn't feel right about doing it then and haven't done it since. However, Disney is a Theme Park Resort. They can not reasonably expect everyone to make their ADRs. Heaven help the CM that had to deal with a guest that is being charged $20.00 (or whatever) because a bus trip took twice as long as its supposed to, or they were stuck on a broken down ride, or they were delayed by a parade or any other of the many many reasons even the most seasoned planners can be delayed by. Of all of the restaurants I've been to in San Francisco, San Diego, LA, Las Vegas, and Seattle less than a hand full have charged a "no show" fee.

 

[musclemouse]

To those that are mad at me for saying that I think it's unfair to eat at the same restaurant several times within one trip is because there are so many of us trying to get in for ONE visit and are unable to. Why can't we all have a chance? This is my first time going in 10 years because we simply can not afford to go so often. I have never ever been to Le Cellier and was anxious to try but have been unable to get in since I booked the trip in July. I just wanted one thing, one thing to try there and I will probably have to wait another few years or longer. I know that is not anyones fault here. I'm just a little sad, NOT mad, just sad. Oh well it's just food, right?