Rumor Alert: ADR's

[Iggipolka]

I think it's a good idea as well, but I do hope that there is some flexibility with the cancellation time.

On our recent past trip, we canceled a few ADR's within a couple hours of our ADR time and made new ones at the same time. Some of it was because my DW was sick with a horrible cold and wasn't into eating much, and one cancellation was because time just simply got away from us and we didn't have enough travel some to get to the restaurant.

I have no problem being charged for a complete no-call/no-show, but if someone calls to cancel the ADR, I hope that Disney won't charge.

 

[BarbieGal457]

I agree it makes sense, but the timing of the cancellations will be important. We were down last week and had ADR's for 5 of the 6 nights. The night we were heading to Citricos my wife wasn't feeling great, so I called an hour before the reservation time to cancel. I would not have taken it very well if we were charged a penalty for having to cancel. I am perfectly OK that no-shows be charged.

- Scott

I agree. I'm always one to cancel ADRs ASAP, but two weeks ago I woke up and was sick the entire day. We had an ADR at WCC for 1:40, and at about 1:00 I remembered it (food wasn't exactly foremost in my mind as I hovered in the bathroom!) and called to cancel. I am definitely all for an idea such as this!

 

[dpuck1998]

I agree. I'm always one to cancel ADRs ASAP, but two weeks ago I woke up and was sick the entire day. We had an ADR at WCC for 1:40, and at about 1:00 I remembered it (food wasn't exactly foremost in my mind as I hovered in the bathroom!) and called to cancel. I am definitely all for an idea such as this!

I was able to cancel a pre charged ADR (Fantasmic package) the day off the meal when I was sick. They advertise 48 hour cancellation, but I think they are flexible for issues that may arise.

 

[SplashMom]

I like this idea as well. I have never made an ADR and not shown up. I did cancel once but it was more than 48 hours in advance.

The only issue I have is that some restaurants have quite a wait even when you have an ADR. If everyone starts showing up, the wait may be longer. As long as Disney takes this into consideration, it should be fine. There will likely be a few less ADR times available to ensure a reasonable wait. If you are required to comfirm with a CC, then there will be very few no shows and hopefully it won't cause us a longer wait.

 

[lugnut33]

If they are at the MK and they have an ADR somewhere else, then they should have planned better. That is only their fault, they made an ADR, They picked the time and location, no one's problem except them.

It is called planning, that is why they made an ADR. Don't waste it or not allow others to dine there if they really did not want it.

Yeah, well the best laid plans of mice and men... You know the story. No matter how much you plan, sometimes things happen.

I could see somebody waiting for their teenage kids by Main Street Station and waiting, and waiting, and then having a massive blowup on the kids because they just got chaged for their ADR.

 

[FirstTimeDisneyDad]

I hope that you can provide your CC # just once for a series of ADR's - otherwise that is going to be a long phone call to go through it multiple times...

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Yeah, well the best laid plans of mice and men... You know the story. No matter how much you plan, sometimes things happen.

I could see somebody waiting for their teenage kids by Main Street Station and waiting, and waiting, and then having a massive blowup on the kids because they just got chaged for their ADR.

That's part of having kids, I'm afraid...taking responsibility for their idiocy. I have them...I know. And if it was a matter of my kids' misbehavior making me miss an ADR, I wouldn't blame WDW, I'd blame my kids, and my poor planning.

I love the idea of a CC hold, as long as there is a reasonable cancellation period, and flexibility in the case of illness. Disney is usually more than accommodating.

 

[wdwowner]

I hope that you can provide your CC # just once for a series of ADR's - otherwise that is going to be a long phone call to go through it multiple times...

Remember, they said the 'On Line' ADR's are coming soon.
Who needs to talk to anyone anymore?!?

 

[chicagoshannon]

I think it's a great idea as long as it gaurantee's me no more then a 10-25 minutes wait. If I have to put my CC down I don't want to wait an hour to get seated.

 

[lugnut33]

I think it's a great idea as long as it gaurantee's me no more then a 10-25 minutes wait. If I have to put my CC down I don't want to wait an hour to get seated.

Let's say you do wait an hour and decide to leave, you willing to take the ding on the cancellation?

I do understand that something has to be done with people making multiple ressies, but I'm not sure this would be a good thing.

And it's not just teenagers that are late, it could be your parents.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

And it's not just teenagers that are late, it could be your parents.

Concept is the same. If you can't be responsible for your party's actions, don't make the reservations for them.

 

[lugnut33]

Concept is the same. If you can't be responsible for your party's actions, don't make the reservations for them.

OK, which perfect world do you live in?

 

[corky441]

Oh how I hope this isn't just a rumor.

During our last visit this past December, my DH & I were having lunch at the Crystal Palace. since the tables are relatively close to each other we couldn't help but overhear the conversation at the table next to us. Two couples were reviewing their plans for that evening's dinner and the following days meals. Between the 4 of them, they had 6 different ADRs for dinner that night, 4 ADRs for breakfast the following day and again for dinner.

I also judged from the conversation, that they had no intention of cancelling anything before hand.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

OK, which perfect world do you live in?

Stuff happens. You can't control everything. I get that.

But you can't expect WDW to be responsible for things that happen to YOU. It's not their fault your teens go wandering, or your parents get distracted. You are responsible for YOUR end of it, they are responsible for THEIR end.

 

[aaronmckie]

OK, which perfect world do you live in?

It's not really a matter of being in a perfect world, just being more responsible about making reservations. I'd akin it to making hotel room reservations, you are taking a space that someone else could get; please make a good effort to use it.

 

[757hokie]

Oh how I hope this isn't just a rumor.

During our last visit this past December, my DH & I were having lunch at the Crystal Palace. since the tables are relatively close to each other we couldn't help but overhear the conversation at the table next to us. Two couples were reviewing their plans for that evening's dinner and the following days meals. Between the 4 of them, they had 6 different ADRs for dinner that night, 4 ADRs for breakfast the following day and again for dinner.

I also judged from the conversation, that they had no intention of cancelling anything before hand.

...and you didn't do us all a favor and reach over and SMACK THEM???!!!!!

 

[lugnut33]

Stuff happens. You can't control everything. I get that.

But you can't expect WDW to be responsible for things that happen to YOU. It's not their fault your teens go wandering, or your parents get distracted. You are responsible for YOUR end of it, they are responsible for THEIR end.

And when Disney screws something up, we generally don't get money out of them do we? That's what I have a problem with, they'll be taking money for missed ressies.

 

[lugnut33]

It's not really a matter of being in a perfect world, just being more responsible about making reservations. I'd akin it to making hotel room reservations, you are taking a space that someone else could get; please make a good effort to use it.

And I agree with you on that subject, if you make them use them. However, as I pointed out above I don't like being fined for not arriving. Will I need a doctor's note or a signed excuse from the bus driver for being late?

And personally, I havn't had that bad of a problem getting ADRs, then again we go in August.

 

[757hokie]

I can definitely get behind this.

One thought though...how would it impact DDP?

I guess if CC is used only to "hold" the ADR and no charge is actually put on the card, no big deal. Or maybe a $1 charge that gets credited back once you show? (even better...would scare those making multiples once they see it on their CC statement!!!)

Not sure of the mechanics, but I like it...I couldn't believe the trouble I had making ADRs for anywhere two months before my early December trip! I have no doubt it was due in part to people making multiple ADRs for the same night. We ended up with one at Chefs de France at 8:30 and still had to wait 1:15 after ADR time to be seated.

Hopefully this will help weed out the inconsiderate ones...

 

[757hokie]

I am SOOO with you on this one - I think it's long overdue and can't figure out why they haven't done it before. As for backlash, yeah - there will be some, but I think those of us who are fed up with not being able to get an ADR because somone else has 12 of them will compensate for it. I don't know about anyone else, but I'd be a pretty vocal proponent of the policy.

Pete

Anyone else feel a good RANT coming on???