What do I need?

[copper0426]

We have made our Package ressie through a TA (first time ever always made them ourselves), but I want to make our dining reservations myself. We will be a party of 9. I know when I have called and made ressies for all of our other stays (not with TA) that they just needed my phone number. Should I call grand gatherings? Should I just call 407wdwdine and then when it asks if the party is more than _ (although I think it is 10).... It is my understanding that a grand gathering is 8 or more is that correct? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Just want to figure out what to do ahead of time.

Thanks
Diane

 

[beccasmom]

Magical Gatherings are parties of more than 8, not including a child under age 3 but I thought there was a special number for booking all reservations and experiences available. I guess you could call the regular dining number and ask; I am sure they would know. They will ask for your itinerary number; they could not find mine right away, but asked for my name, address and phone number and easily brought up the information.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

Over 8 you need to call Grand Gatherings.

 

[copper0426]

Ok, Thanks.

Do you think there will be problems since we did not book our vacation with them.

Just in case they ask, we had booked a cruise and things happened and we changed it to a WDW vacation instead, so we wouldn't loose the trip insurance, we stayed with the TA because we could use it on this trip.

Diane

 

[rudetreehill]

You shouldn't ahve any problems no matter who you booked through. the whole point of "Gatherings" is to make it easier for big parties. So I'm pretty sure you'll find it wonderfully easy to book your ressie's... as long as they're available!

 

[copper0426]

Ok, I just wasn't sure. I have never had a problem with regular ressies. Just not sure if they want to make sure how many you have in your party. For Magical Gatherings. Obviously one room will be in my name and one in my SIL's name. We both have the same last name and I have all of her info, so it shouldn't be to hard for them if they have to confirm anything. Just wanted to make sure that everything would already be in my name, because I can't look up anything on my reservation through the disney site.

Diane