Two Reservations

[Disneynut4ever]

Has anyone ever tried to make more than one reservation for the same time? Does Disney allow you to do this?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I would hope WDW does not allow it because how is that fair for other guests wanting to make reservations, when others have more then 1 at two different Resorts for the same dates. If they don't allow you to double book ADR's at their restaurants I would assume it's the same thing when making Hotel reservations.

 

[rlduvall]

Has anyone ever tried to make more than one reservation for the same time? Does Disney allow you to do this?

No . . . I tried to do this yesterday. I had a package deal and wanted to see about an AP rate. When I was able to get the AP rate, I wanted to call my friend (who is going with me) to see which way she wanted to go. The CM was very nice, but said if he booked the AP rate, it automatically cancels my other reservation.

 

[Mickiethepooh]

No . . . I tried to do this yesterday. I had a package deal and wanted to see about an AP rate. When I was able to get the AP rate, I wanted to call my friend (who is going with me) to see which way she wanted to go. The CM was very nice, but said if he booked the AP rate, it automatically cancels my other reservation.

HOWEVER that was only because you are now only allowed to book ONE room under the AP rate.

I currently have two with overlapping dates not the entire thing the same but the last two days. Both paid for in full and neither that I plan to cancel, unless I cancel the entire trip. One is at POR and One is at the Swan, however I did make the one with the Swan directly.

Others have booked two reservations with the intent of using both, if you book it with notes as to what you are doing you should be ok but if they just find duplicates they will cancel them.

 

[rlduvall]

HOWEVER that was only because you are now only allowed to book ONE room under the AP rate.

Of course I'm not arguing, I am only relaying what the CM told me (and we know how reliable that can be ). . . BUT I was not trying to book 2 rooms at an AP rate. My original reservation was a package with a discount code they recently offered. I decided to get an AP when I arrive at Disney and use the AP rate instead.

 

[AtlAmanda]

I have been able to do this when booking through the website. Usually, if a room comes up when I want it, I grab it then call to cancel my earlier reservation.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Based on the responses so far why is that it's ok for guests to have two reservations booked at the same time for different Resorts, but it's not ok to double book ADR's? I personally think both are wrong because it causes others the chances to not get a reseravtion, which is un fair.

 

[Mickiethepooh]

Based on the responses so far why is that it's ok for guests to have two reservations booked at the same time for different Resorts, but it's not ok to double book ADR's? I personally think both are wrong because it causes others the chances to not get a reseravtion, which is un fair.

There is nothing wrong with it IF you are in fact going to pay for both reservations. there would be nothing wrong with the ADRs either if you were going to eat two dinners for instance obviously not at the exact same time but they don't allow two dinner reservations even if one is early and one late.

How I use the room if I have paid for it is up to me. I do not agree with the I am depriving someone of a room idea. Any more than if someone famous or who has the money and rents an entire floor at a hotel so as to not be bothered or whatever reason.

To Riduval
your post looked like you said you booked it or changed it to an AP rate. If so then what I said would apply. If you have it under another code than the AP thing would not apply.
Also I don't believe they will let you change it to an AP rate when you arrive if that is what you were saying.

 

[BroadwayGirl]

Disney does NOT knowingly allow people to double book for the same dates at the same or 2 different WDW resorts. That is to say, Mary Johnson from 123 Main Street, Anytown USA can book a room for herself and Bob Johnson, Suzie Johnson and Mikey Johnson who all live at the same address at the Contemporary Resort. She may not book the room for those 4 people at the Contemporary plus a room for the same or overlapping dates at the Polynesian with the same people listed on the reservation. Disney's resorts, Disney's rules. Not saying some people don't find ways to circumvent Disney's rules but if people are playing by Disney's rules they will only be able to book one reservation for any particular set of dates.
The person who stated they have 2 reservations is booked at a Disney resort (POR) and a non-Disney resort (Swan) so what they have booked is rather irrelevant to this discussion. A CM could be terminated from their job if they knowingly double booked a guest and could even get into hot water if they unknowingly double booked a guest because of a lack of due diligence. I certainly would not want to put a CM in that position.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

There is nothing wrong with it IF you are in fact going to pay for both reservations. there would be nothing wrong with the ADRs either if you were going to eat two dinners for instance obviously not at the exact same time but they don't allow two dinner reservations even if one is early and one late.

How I use the room if I have paid for it is up to me. I do not agree with the I am depriving someone of a room idea. Any more than if someone famous or who has the money and rents an entire floor at a hotel so as to not be bothered or whatever reason.

To Riduval
your post looked like you said you booked it or changed it to an AP rate. If so then what I said would apply. If you have it under another code than the AP thing would not apply.
Also I don't believe they will let you change it to an AP rate when you arrive if that is what you were saying.

But the point I am trying to make is this. I am sure a lot of us like to make our Hotel reservations at WDW many months out, however in that time if someone has two reservations booked for the exact same dates it causes someone else not to get a reservation because it could mean your extra reservation is the reason that it's sold out. WDW has automatically cancelled guests who double book ADR's, so I think it should be the same thing when it comes to Hotel reservations.

 

[Traveliz]

Disney does NOT knowingly allow people to double book for the same dates at the same or 2 different WDW resorts. The person who stated they have 2 reservations is booked at a Disney resort (POR) and a non-Disney resort (Swan) so what they have booked is rather irrelevant to this discussion. A CM could be terminated from their job if they knowingly double booked a guest and could even get into hot water if they unknowingly double booked a guest because of a lack of due diligence. I certainly would not want to put a CM in that position.

Booking online allows you to have two reservations in your name at the same time and no CM is involved.

Liz

 

[BroadwayGirl]

Booking online allows you to have two reservations in your name at the same time and no CM is involved.

Liz

And hopefully one day Disney will fix that loophole so their online booking engine will recognize duplicate bookings and prevent them from occurring in the future. Lets face it though, even after that happens, there will always be people who will find ways to circumvent the rules.

 

[AtlAmanda]

How is it breaking the rules if their system allows it? When I do this, I do it using the same email address, the same name and address, and the same CC. In fact, both reservations show up online under my username until I cancel the second. I have also done it where I keep both reservations until we check in, because we need 2 rooms and disney doesn't allow you to book 2 rooms on one reservation on line.

One important thing to note is that, if you do this online, you do have to pay the deposit to reserve the second room. It will be refunded when you cancel, but it takes a couple days.

 

[Mickiethepooh]

But the point I am trying to make is this. I am sure a lot of us like to make our Hotel reservations at WDW many months out, however in that time if someone has two reservations booked for the exact same dates it causes someone else not to get a reservation because it could mean your extra reservation is the reason that it's sold out. WDW has automatically cancelled guests who double book ADR's, so I think it should be the same thing when it comes to Hotel reservations.

I know exactly what your point is, and mine is that if I am using two rooms for whatever my reasons, then those rooms are SOLD and so if someone calls to book and it is sold out well too bad, if someone books two rooms that has five people, even though there are rooms that hold 5 people, should one get cancelled because, after all they could all fit in one and so free up a room for someone else, or if they want two rooms and pay for two rooms are they then entitled to two rooms. That is my point.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I know exactly what your point is, and mine is that if I am using two rooms for whatever my reasons, then those rooms are SOLD and so if someone calls to book and it is sold out well too bad, if someone books two rooms that has five people, even though there are rooms that hold 5 people, should one get cancelled because, after all they could all fit in one and so free up a room for someone else, or if they want two rooms and pay for two rooms are they then entitled to two rooms. That is my point.

If you don't mind me asking why would you need two reservations at the same time? The part I get is booking them and deciding which one you want to keep and which one to cancel, which I still think is wrong. However what specifc reasons do you have for staying at two different WDW Resorts, when you could easily do a split stay. You know a few days at one Resort and a few days at the other Resort, this way you don't keep changing Resorts everyday.

 

[rlduvall]

To Riduval
your post looked like you said you booked it or changed it to an AP rate. If so then what I said would apply. If you have it under another code than the AP thing would not apply.
Also I don't believe they will let you change it to an AP rate when you arrive if that is what you were saying.

I'm sorry . . . I'm not explaining myself very well - typical. I had a discounted package because I wanted the DDP. What I didn't say was that I had previously purchased 2 tickets from Undercover Tourist before the price hike went into effect. When I booked the package I knew I would need to either return the tickets to Undercover Tourist with a 5% restocking fee or hold onto them for another year. I started thinking alot (a dangerous thing for me ) and decided to see if I could get an AP rate on a hotel for my trip in December, not worry about the DDP and get the DDE instead. I was able to, so I dropped my package and when I arrive in Orlando I need to go to Downtown Disney and upgrade my 8 day Park Hopper to an Annual Pass. Since it is a weekday, I can then call DDE office, give them the voucher number and pick up my paper DDE card at Epcot later that day. Whew . . .

 

[5DisneyNuts]

Actually, you can have multiple reservations booked under your name for the exact same dates; however you can not be the primary guest for both of these reservations.

Another words, I have (and am paying for) 1 reservation for me and DH. I am the primary guest listed. I have (and am paying for) another reservation under my name for 2 friends with one of the friends listed as the primary guest. I did this so we could both take advantage of my discount pin code. The point is I can not be listed as the primary guest on both.

Once the reservation is booked, the primary guest can not be changed - the reservation must be cancelled and rebooked (possibly resulting in loosing any discount that might have been applied).

 

[BamaFan121s]

You can call and book 2 rooms for the same time, but they will not both be in your name, even if you book the rooms and pay for them.

Ie, my mother made ressies in Aug for two rooms--one remained in her name, the other they assigned to my DH--they would not allow her to hold both the rooms. We got two confirmation emails, 2 diff res conf numbers. When we checked in, they would not let her check in for BOTH rooms, only for one with someone else present to claim the other. Had to both have ID and APs to get the rate. Wouldn't even let her call back when the rooms were ready to get BOTH room numbers.

Kind of a new policy and NOT one we are fond of...

 

[lsg1]

I have this same problem right now....I have 2 rooms booked - using CM discount. One room has CM and family staying in it, and the other has non-CM(family) in it. We have 2 separate confirmation numbers and under 2 different people. Even though I will be paying for both rooms....and to boot, they are for different views becuase they only had one available at a standard view, and one available at a woods view. I wanted them next to each other, but now don't know if that will be possible.

Wondering about what I used to do in the past when going with my large family, and there were only 2 adults and 4 children, and we took 2 rooms...both rooms would have to be in my name(and were).

 

[BamaFan121s]

I have this same problem right now....I have 2 rooms booked - using CM discount. One room has CM and family staying in it, and the other has non-CM(family) in it. We have 2 separate confirmation numbers and under 2 different people. Even though I will be paying for both rooms....and to boot, they are for different views becuase they only had one available at a standard view, and one available at a woods view. I wanted them next to each other, but now don't know if that will be possible.

Wondering about what I used to do in the past when going with my large family, and there were only 2 adults and 4 children, and we took 2 rooms...both rooms would have to be in my name(and were).

You are describing exactly what worries me most. Because they are technically 2 rooms, 2 ressies, held by 2 different people, I am worried that something will get overlooked and we may not get rooms together, which isn't an option for us.