***The Official October 2016 Thread***

[Tinkerbell117]

Any idea when October Wishes dessert party ADRs will be released?

 

[archdandy]

For anyone wondering Black has all but confirmed that free dining is going to be released for this Monday 04.25! Keep in mind that things could change.

 

[CARR1E F1SHER]

We got our DME luggage tags in the mail today! Mickey Mail was just what I needed after getting a flat tire today that resulted in needing to buy all new tires and being stuck at the tire place with a 5yr old for over 2 hours!

 

[Eoywin]

Work is crazy - I work from home doing tier one tech support for an ISP. The ISP I work for took over a bunch of customers from another ISP and the transition has not been smooth.

While people are screaming at me about how horrible my company is, I just think about Disney. I'm also getting to work extra hours so more money for Disney.

Not much to do planning wise right now - but I'm hoping to work on some costumes for my daughter. I need to fix her Anna costume, do some additions to her Elsa costume and make her a Kairi (from Kingdom Hearts) costume.

 

[jenhum]

We are officially booked for October 21-17! Split stay, Poly and BC. Crossing my fingers that we are able to get the Hoop-De-Doo reservations we want for our first night there, and BOG breakfast reservations too. Guess I will know in about 17 hours . Last time we went, we only planned about 4 months in advance, and I was still able to get everything we wanted, so I'm hopeful. Sounds like October is going to be a busy month!

 

[crazy4wdw]

For anyone wondering Black has all but confirmed that free dining is going to be released for this Monday 04.25! Keep in mind that things could change.

well, great. Monday is my ADR day. I hope the website does not crash. I better be ready at 6:00 am!

 

[SandiKB]

Anyone else notice limited availability for ADR's in October? I was playing with random dates between now and October and there is so much more available, then when I get to my dates, I get nothing available

 

[crazy4wdw]

Anyone else notice limited availability for ADR's in October? I was playing with random dates between now and October and there is so much more available, then when I get to my dates, I get nothing available

Yes, I noticed that also. Wonder what's up with this? I can make my ADR's tomorrow. I'm not planning on making very many as I'll leave many dates open for Food & Wine Festival events. I've noticed very limited availability for Sci-Fi Dine In for the dates just before my trip.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Anyone else notice limited availability for ADR's in October? I was playing with random dates between now and October and there is so much more available, then when I get to my dates, I get nothing available

Just thought of something, especially if you're looking for reservations at the World Showcase restaurants. Disney is probably holding reservations for the Eat to the Beat concert dining packages.

 

[seashell996]

Oct 29- Nov 5 POR

 

[emsstacey]

October 9-13 CBR

 

[SandiKB]

Just thought of something, especially if you're looking for reservations at the World Showcase restaurants. Disney is probably holding reservations for the Eat to the Beat concert dining packages.

I'm only doing 3 ADR's and luckily have been able get where I want, my only Epcot was Akershus, and that's the one that's a perfect time lol. It's the other 2 that I would love to switch up times a little.

 

[Tia1977]

I noticed the low availability of ADR's in October as well, especially around the beginning of the month. While I was able to reserve everything we wanted the morning of our 180 mark, I had to go several days into our trip for some. Even my TA noticed and thought availability was lower than usual. We surmised possibly an influx of people reserving in hopes of Free Dining coming out? Leads me to wonder if after everything is settled, there could be slow & steady cancellations after people change and/or cancel their trips? Just another reason (as if I really needed another lol) for me to keep stalking to hopefully change some times up

 

[SandiKB]

We surmised possibly an influx of people reserving in hopes of Free Dining coming out? Leads me to wonder if after everything is settled, there could be slow & steady cancellations after people change and/or cancel their trips? Just another reason (as if I really needed another lol) for me to keep stalking to hopefully change some times up

That's what I'm thinking as well. With the rumor of FD being released Monday and most of October being blacked out, hopefully some more times will open up

 

[crazy4wdw]

I was able to make all of my ADR's this morning. I did run into some issues when I first tried to book at 6:00 am. After I selected a time, I kept receiving a message that reservations could not be booked at this time and to check back later. I'm sure it was from the system being overloaded with people checking the free dining offer. Anyway, persistence paid off and I was finally able to book ADR's around 6:10 am.

 

[absolutmey]

I was able to make all of my ADR's this morning. I did run into some issues when I first tried to book at 6:00 am. After I selected a time, I kept receiving a message that reservations could not booked at this time and to check back later. I'm sure it was from the system being overloaded with people checking the free dining offer. Anyway, persistence paid off and I was finally able to book ADR's around 6:10 am.

I got all my ADRs today too. Surprisingly, the ONLY thing I had a problem with was The Wave lunch res. I got an earlier time than I wanted, though. Had to refresh a couple times but overall, was quick and painless.

 

[SandiKB]

That's awesome!!! I'm still trying for a CP breakfast

 

[absolutmey]

Holy moly could my morning have been any more fast and furious!? Not only did I get my ADRs but I also applied the RO discount! YAY!

HAPPY DANCE!!

PS - I saw LOTS of reservations at O'hana, BOG and CRT. Lunch and dinner. I hope everyone gets what they're looking for.

 

[Heidi K]

For those who have already made your ADRs, have you been able to book later dinner times (after 6pm) in MK on non-party nights? Or are you still waiting for Disney to release more times?

 

[absolutmey]

For those who have already made your ADRs, have you been able to book later dinner times (after 6pm) in MK on non-party nights? Or are you still waiting for Disney to release more times?

Both party days I checked don't have reservations past 5:50pm (Tony's, Plaza and CRT).