We were just moved to early dining for 13 June 2020 Greek Isle Cruise

[brentm77]

In case anyone is interested, we were moved to main dining from the waitlist this week. The last time we cruised, we didn't get moved until two weeks out, so the early move surprised me. I suspect it is because many more people want late dining on the Europe cruises.

Because we had already asked for a non-shared table, when we asked for early dining we were asked if the single table or early dining was a bigger priority. We said early dining, but I am pretty confident we will still get the single table too. If not, it isn't that big of a deal to us.

We booked about a month ago and immediately put ourselves on the waiting list. This time, we did it via Costco instead of the chat feature on Disney's website (I have no idea of that matters). We did not call often or try the "squeaky wheel" technique that others have mentioned here. I don't think that actually makes any difference for the dining waitlist. I tried it once before and was consistently told to just let the waitlist process work and didn't see any change close in time to any of my attempts.

It does not appear that Disney sends an email notification, so you must check your reservation on the website.

 

[StarSeven7]

Thanks for the feedback!! I’m currently waitlisted for early dining as well and was wondering if I needed to be calling or chatting with them. I’m glad to know it worked well for you! I have been checking every day so hopefully we get moved for our cruise in January!

 

[brentm77]

Thanks for the feedback!! I’m currently waitlisted for early dining as well and was wondering if I needed to be calling or chatting with them. I’m glad to know it worked well for you! I have been checking every day so hopefully we get moved for our cruise in January!

Last time, we didn't get moved until just before the cruise. I have read here it is because they are finalizing dinning tables at that time. If you don't get moved, I have heard most people have good luck asking to be moved as soon as the board the ship. We are now 3 for 3 on being moved after first being wait listed. The last time was on a cruise over spring break, with many families with young children. You will likely be moved too.