Should I make reservations or just chance it?

[armomof3lvsdisney]

I'm going to WDW Feb. 10-14. I have never been at this time before, we usually go Spring Break (end of March). I will be going with DD's high school cheer squad. I have no idea what are schedule is going to be like. So it's really hard to plan for meals. Do you guys think I would have any luck getting in at most places at that time with no reservations. TIA

 

[maxiesmom]

Those dates are blacked out as far as any Disney room discounts go. So that would lead me to believe they expect the parks to be pretty busy for some reason. And if they think the parks will be busy you can bet the restaurants will be busy as well.

Even during the slower seasons it has become more and more difficult to do walk ups at Disney restaurants. Without having a schedule I can't see any way you can make ADRs. I think you need to resign yourself to doing walk-ups, realizing you will need to be very flexible with where you go to eat. And that you may just be eating a lot of counter service meals.

 

[clanmcculloch]

You might consider this a trip where you stick with CS. You don't know her cheere schedule and when they'll be doing things as a group. I'd keep it simple this time around. If you do find that you have a time where you can fit in a TS meal then go online or phone the dining line or go to the concierge at your hotel or go to Guest Relations at a park and ask them what is available somewhere near where you want to be. If you're flexible then you should be able to find SOMETHING.

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

If you have some restaurants you really want to try, I'd probably make an ADR using your best guess at your schedule then cancel if it doesn't work out. We were there in late January, which is supposed to be a quiet time, and didn't have much luck in terms of getting into places the day off (or changing times). Not to say it can't happen though, but that was our experience.

 

[jmhazlett]

Absolutly make an ADR if there is a place you really want to try. Most of the best times are probably already gone. With the DDP the best times tend to go fast.

 

[Babes317]

I'm going to WDW Feb. 10-14. I have never been at this time before, we usually go Spring Break (end of March). I will be going with DD's high school cheer squad. I have no idea what are schedule is going to be like. So it's really hard to plan for meals. Do you guys think I would have any luck getting in at most places at that time with no reservations. TIA

I would absolutely make reservations!!!!!! You can always cancel them if you have too.....otherwise you may be eating burgers every night.