Problems getting ADR's for mid Dec?

[Twende]

I am having problems getting a few of our ADR's for our upcoming trip. I called at the 180 plus 10 mark and was told there are no opening for lunch at Le Cellier.
It seemed strange so I asked the CM to look for other days around the day I want and she came back and made a statement that Le Cellier must not have put their bookings (or some term like that) in yet for Dec because no dates were available.

Is anyone else having this problem or are some of these places already booked for lunches at the over 180 day mark?

 

[Forever Fairy]

No, Yesterday I was able to book Artist Point, V&A and Rose & Crown for our upcoming trip and got all the times I wanted. Try changing the time either an hour before/after.

I wouldn't think they'd start holding back ADR times already but maybe they are doing so in preparation for the Candlelight Processional packages.

 

[Twende]

No, Yesterday I was able to book Artist Point, V&A and Rose & Crown for our upcoming trip and got all the times I wanted. Try changing the time either an hour before/after.

I wouldn't think they'd start holding back ADR times already but maybe they are doing so in preparation for the Candlelight Processional packages.

I have tried any time for any day after 12/14 and I still get no availability. A CM suggested that I call back on Monday and maybe things will be in the computer by then, but I am nervous since I was able to get other ADR's for other times that week.

Here is a list from the Disney web site that shows all the places not available for lunch on the one day:


Bistro de Paris
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Coral Reef Restaurant
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

The Garden Grill Restaurant
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

La Hacienda de San Angel
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Le Cellier Steakhouse
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

I think I understand the Garden Grill one as I understand they are no longer serving lunch but what about the others? It just seems like a lot of places booked already so far out.

 

[Tricia1972]

Epcot ADRs in December have been a problem for many.

The overwhelming consensus seems to be that they are holding almost all of their reservations to wait and see what happens with the CP package. However, this is Disney and we're all pretty used to 'expecting the unexpected' when it comes to Disney.

 

[starousse]

I spoke with a CM on the phone and she said the same thing, that some of the restaurants, especially Le Cellier and Coral Reef have not loaded their times in the computer yet. I make my ADR's tomorrow and don't plan on getting a lunchtime Le Cellier. Hopefully within the six months from now until the trip, something has to open up.

 

[Twende]

I am glad to see that others have had this exact problem. Well not happy for you and at least happy that it is not just me!
I hope they fix it soon. I hate not having ADR's confirmed. I am not one to risk just showing up and hoping to get a table!

 

[Maryess]

Here is a list from the Disney web site that shows all the places not available for lunch on the one day:


Bistro de Paris
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Coral Reef Restaurant
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

The Garden Grill Restaurant
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

La Hacienda de San Angel
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Le Cellier Steakhouse
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

I think I understand the Garden Grill one as I understand they are no longer serving lunch but what about the others? It just seems like a lot of places booked already so far out.

According to the Disney online reservations, La Hacienda de San Angel and Bistro de Paris are also Dinner only restaurants in addition to Garden Grill as you mentioned. So it appears that leaves only places that were part of CP Package last year.

I too am disappointed since my 180 day is in a couple days and was really looking forward to having the extra 10 day resort guest benefit to get to try Le Cellier for the first time. Oh well, time for another back up plan.

 

[purple figment]

Here is a list from the Disney web site that shows all the places not available for lunch on the one day:


Bistro de Paris
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Coral Reef Restaurant
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

The Garden Grill Restaurant
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

La Hacienda de San Angel
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Le Cellier Steakhouse
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
No times available for Lunch on 12/16/11.

I think I understand the Garden Grill one as I understand they are no longer serving lunch but what about the others? .

People have been reporting problems making reservations in December for restaurants in Epcot. Possibly because they're being held back for Candlelight Proccesional or perhaps they haven't been fully loaded into the system. The best thing to do is keep checking online or call.

However, of the ones you listed 3 do not serve lunch at all - Bistro, Garden Grill and La Hacienda are open only for dinner.

 

[Twende]

Thank you Mary and Kim T. I knew that one of those did not serve lunch but was not sure of the rest other than I knew Le Cellier serves lunch!

Hey Purple Figment...I am a Kim T too. Small world!

 

[mainstreetmagic]

I have been having the same issue. I haven't been able to get reservations for Tusker House for 12/09/11. I want early lunch - 11:30, first seating. The only thing coming up is 10:20am for the breakfast buffet. I called 2 days ago and spoke with a CM. She told me Tusker House hasn't released the reservations for lunch that day yet, and to try back in a few days.

 

[wdwfather]

Something is obviously going on with Le Cellier in particular. I was on a few minutes after 6am for my 180+10 and there was nothing for lunch available any day of my 10 night trip from the 14th-24th. So either they haven't loaded them yet or there are a lot of really fast people booking adr's

 

[Orlando Vic]

I am having problems getting a few of our ADR's for our upcoming trip. I called at the 180 plus 10 mark and was told there are no opening for lunch at Le Cellier.
It seemed strange so I asked the CM to look for other days around the day I want and she came back and made a statement that Le Cellier must not have put their bookings (or some term like that) in yet for Dec because no dates were available.

Is anyone else having this problem or are some of these places already booked for lunches at the over 180 day mark?

Here is a solution. Call the "Guest Services Manager" for the restaurant in question. Now, even getting the restaurant's phone number will be a big challenge. But if you can through to this person, he/she will have the power to literally work magic getting you the reservation you want. Good luck!

 

[squirrel]

I had trouble booking my last day of the +10 back in April. I had planned on that being my Le Cellier lunch. It was one of my first ADRs that I booked and couldn't believe I couldn't get it.

I looked at my planning sheet and saw another day earlier in the trip that we would be at Epcot so I tried that date and it worked. I finished up my other ADR's and then went to book Coral Reef for that last +10 date and I couldn't get it. Then I became very confused and tried other restaurants and found nothing was available. I waited about 30 min and then all of a sudden it worked.

I suggest going online at least once a day and see if it opens up.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Ugh! Having trouble booking anything for Christmas Day!

I'm guessing I should try back later from reading all your pp.

 

[nyrfan00]

Add Me to the list of the frustrated. I've been experiencing the same thing with regards to Le Celier lunch, CoralReef anything, and RoseCrown dinner. I woke up at 6 am to book my ADR and day after day, no luck.

 

[debloco]

I called at the 180 plus 10 mark and was told there are no opening for lunch at Le Cellier.
It seemed strange so I asked the CM to look for other days around the day I want and she came back and made a statement that Le Cellier must not have put their bookings (or some term like that) in yet for Dec because no dates were available.

Is anyone else having this problem or are some of these places already booked for lunches at the over 180 day mark?

Stayed up until 3 am PDT to book online this morning and there was nothing for Le Cellier for lunch from Dec 16-Dec 24th.

I spoke with a CM on the phone and she said the same thing, that some of the restaurants, especially Le Cellier and Coral Reef have not loaded their times in the computer yet. I make my ADR's tomorrow and don't plan on getting a lunchtime Le Cellier. Hopefully within the six months from now until the trip, something has to open up.

I heard the same thing from a CM when I called.

Something is obviously going on with Le Cellier in particular. I was on a few minutes after 6am for my 180+10 and there was nothing for lunch available any day of my 10 night trip from the 14th-24th. So either they haven't loaded them yet or there are a lot of really fast people booking adr's

Same here.

I am glad to see that others have had this exact problem. Well not happy for you and at least happy that it is not just me!
I hope they fix it soon. I hate not having ADR's confirmed. I am not one to risk just showing up and hoping to get a table!

I'm glad to hear it's not just me either. After all the work put in to figure out our schedule each day 180 days in advance of our trip, it's darn frustrating to not be able to get an ADR. And my understanding is that Le Cellier never has walk-up availability anymore.

 

[Twende]

I think calling Le Cellier directly might work. I am searching for the phone number. If any one has it or if you finally get through the system and get an ADR, please let the rest of us worried souls know!

 

[Fsmith]

Me too for Le Cell. It as to be because of CP. I wonder if they will open up once the CP packages are bookable. Any idea when that is. Also is anyone having trouble logging on to Tour Guide Mike? I haven't been able to log on since last night.

 

[wilderness_gal]

It might be because there are a lot of Disney fan meets in early to mid-December. The dates of these group events have been released for awhile now and ADRs are one the first things to be booked. Been having trouble myself snagging some.

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

I am having problems getting a few of our ADR's for our upcoming trip. I called at the 180 plus 10 mark and was told there are no opening for lunch at Le Cellier.
It seemed strange so I asked the CM to look for other days around the day I want and she came back and made a statement that Le Cellier must not have put their bookings (or some term like that) in yet for Dec because no dates were available.

Is anyone else having this problem or are some of these places already booked for lunches at the over 180 day mark?

I tried to get an ADR for Le Cellier today...it said that everything was full...so I just picked a different restaurant. I've read that it is really popular...so it probably fills up quick.