Quick: can I book w FD but show up a day later?

[playjar]

Is it ok to book a package with the FD code but not show up the first night? I want to go during a week that free dining is not available, but it is the night before we would arrive? Since free dining goes from the day you check-in, could I book including that night, but not actually show up? Would they cancel my ressie even though they have my money already? Thanks, need help quick since it has to be booked by tomorrow!!

 

[MMS1125]

I wouldn't chance it. They have been known to cancel reservations for no shows. Could somebody in the party arrive the day before? I wouldn't try and cheat the system and be out the price of my trip because of a cancellation. Too risky

 

[kddisney502]

You must show up and check in before 6am the next morning. If you don't, they will cancel your reservation and charge you the one night fee (in addition to any non-refundable amount).

The computer system changes over at 6am, so that is the reason for the cut off.

Btw, with FD promotions, they can be strict about everyone showing up for the reservation before the promotion ends. So they may require to see everyone on the reservation at check in to get your FD credits. So you may run into a problem if only one person on the reseravation checks in early and everyone else the next day.

 

[maxiesmom]

Nope. If you pay for that night AND check in by 6am the next day, it will work. Otherwise you are out of luck.

I've been in the same pickle before. Luckily I was able to move my vacation back by one day, and take advantage of free dining. Is there no way you could do that?