Recent experience being charged the ADR cancellation fee?

[VeronicaZS]

So I made more ADRs then I probably would for our upcoming trip because of all the chatter about dining locations being very busy. My intention would be to cancel the day before if we decide to change plans but I'm wondering how strict Disney is being with day-of cancellations. With so much demand I would think any cancellations would be snapped up quickly or filled from the walkup list and Disney wouldn't waste a table. Does anyone have recent experience with being charge the cancellation fee?

PS: I'm glad I looked up the actual policy because in my head I always thought it was 24 hours before the ADR but I think you can cancel up until midnight the day before.

Disney policy for reference......

• Cancel
  • You must cancel at least one day prior to your reservation to avoid a per person cancellation fee. If you fail to cancel timely and are a no show, the credit card provided at the time of reservation will be charged $10.00 per person.
• Reminders
  • Reservation must be cancelled at least one day prior to avoid $10 per person cancellation and/or no show fee. Plan to arrive 5 minutes prior to your reservation time to check-in and allow up to 1.5 hours to travel to your destination when using Disney Transportation. Menu items, pricing, and hours are subject to change without notice and 18% gratuity will be automatically applied for parties of 6 or more. Special seating requests may be done upon arrival at the podium. Valid Theme Park Admission required. If dining prior to Theme Park opening please be prepared to present your reservation number at Park entrance.

 

[FCDub]

It’s not about Disney being able to fill the tables. It’s a deterrent for people booking things they have no commitment to fulfilling.

 

[Aimeedyan]

You can modify it to a later date and then cancel (that is, if you can find a date to modify it to - may be tricky for the high demand spots). That opens up the reservation for someone else to book day-of.

But yet, they will charge the fee if you don't show.