Tips For Getting a Last Minute CRT ADR?

[henrylovespooh]

We booked a spur of the moment trip outside of the 90 window for CRT. Of course there are no openings. I call once or twice a day to check on cancellations, and have read that some people have gotten them by calling during the evening when they are at WDW.

For those who have lucked out by getting a last minute ADR, can you share any helpful tips? We are going October 14-18.

Thanks.

 

[momsgoofy]

I think you're already doing about all that you can...keep checking back at different times throughout the day every day and even when you get in to WDW, keep checking. You might even try to get one from another restaurant on site. We had luck grabbing a last day ressie at Biergarten from 50's Prime Time hostess stand. OH, and of course...lots of pixie dust!

Here's some floating your way that you can get a CRT seating!

 

[CJBaby]

We booked a spur of the moment trip outside of the 90 window for CRT. Of course there are no openings. I call once or twice a day to check on cancellations, and have read that some people have gotten them by calling during the evening when they are at WDW.

For those who have lucked out by getting a last minute ADR, can you share any helpful tips? We are going October 14-18.

Thanks.

Just keep calling! I planned my next trip for a little over a month and I received a time for CRT a few weeks ago that I was happy to take, but was less than ideal (nap time.) Then yesterday I called and the cm had JUST cancelled an ADR for CRT a few seconds before, so I really lucked out I'll admit, calling two times a day for a month didn't feel, well, "cool," but I did it for my dd and I'm so glad I did.

So, don't give up!

 

[Frantasmic]

Would a backup other princess buffet be in order or is it CRT or bust?

 

[momsgoofy]

Would a backup other princess buffet be in order or is it CRT or bust?

Gosh, how could I have forgotten this...yes! If it's about seeing Cinderella and it doesn't HAVE to be at CRT, then make a dinner ADR at 1900 Park Fare at GF...you'll see Cindy, Prince Charming, Suzy, Perla (the 2 mice), and Fairy Godmother. We enjoyed it in 2003 and we have DS, who was 11 1/2 at the time...we'd go back...thought the food was good. It's a thought if Cindy is a must see for the little girls...

 

[egoldber]

Just keep trying. The cancellation policy is 24 hours in advance, so especially try during the week you are there. You never know you may get something last minute that way.