Showing up late for ADR, and party # change

[bwbuddy5]

How late can I show up for an ADR, and if all of my party couldn't make it, will I get charged for them anyway?

 

[melanielll]

You won't get charged for missing party members.

The late thing is at the discretion of the cast member working at the check-in stand. Be careful on that one.

 

[Pumbaa_]

I wouldn't push it past 10-15 minutes max

 

[Cinderella94]

As long as one person shows up, you won't be charged the no-show fee. I wouldn't count on being late and being seated.

 

[purple figment]

How late can I show up for an ADR,

There is no official grace period policy. It depends on the restaurant's policy, how late you are, and how busy they are when you arrive. Usually you can be 10-15 minutes late and you'll be seated. Any later and you might have to wait longer or you might be turned away, especially if you are a larger party which is harder to accommodate. We were at a Disney World restaurant that was running far behind schedule so anyone who showed up even a few minutes late was turned away so it is best to be on time.

and if all of my party couldn't make it, will I get charged for them anyway?

As long as at least one person shows up for the reservation you will not be charged for the missing members of your party.

 

[FelisLachesis]

We were at a Disney World restaurant that was running far behind schedule so anyone who showed up even a few minutes late was turned away so it is best to be on time.

Be Our Guest is notorious for this. Show up even 1 minute late, and they may actually turn you away.

 

[bwbuddy5]

There is no official grace period policy. It depends on the restaurant's policy, how late you are, and how busy they are when you arrive. Usually you can be 10-15 minutes late and you'll be seated. Any later and you might have to wait longer or you might be turned away, especially if you are a larger party which is harder to accommodate.

Since we will be a party of 9, I guess I know my answer!