What Do You Think of This ADR Rumor?

[KYMickey]

:I agree with you. And if the charge was $25 PER PERSON PER ADR for my family that would be $1250. I would just go on and make everybody in the restaurants sick, there in NO WAY I would GIVE Disney that kind of money. I would dispute it with my cc company anyway as a charge for a service I did not receive.

? You have 50 people in your family? If you didn't go on the trip you could certainly call and cancel all of your ADR's except maybe those for the first day so you wouldn't be liable for all the one for your trip.

This is what AAA covers:

Trip cancellation or interruption insurance to protect you in the case of a canceled or interrupted trip due to an unforeseen event, such as inclement weather, illness, death, or the bankruptcy of a cruise or tour line.

Trip insurance is for your trip. NOT your dining reservations.

Check again. Your dining reservations are part of your trip as much as your airplane and hotel reservations. As long as you weren't able to make them because the one of the stated reasons they would be covered. Ask your travel agent. Of course they wouldn't be covered if you just decided not to show up for a reservation.

 

[racefanof88]

? You have 50 people in your family? If you didn't go on the trip you could certainly call and cancel all of your ADR's except maybe those for the first day so you wouldn't be liable for all the one for your trip.

It feels like 50 when I am doing laundry . I have 5, but the scenario was 10 ADRs so 10X5X25=1250. I definitely would call and cancel the ADRs I knew I was not going to make and I have done so, this past May I had to call about one because my two oldest got sick. I really don't think Disney nor the diners at Chef Mickeys wanted them there since everything they ate was hitting reverse soon after eating it . Three of us showed up though. The CM at Disney dining said that wasn't a problem.

Check again. Your dining reservations are part of your trip as much as your airplane and hotel reservations. As long as you weren't able to make them because the one of the stated reasons they would be covered. Ask your travel agent. Of course they wouldn't be covered if you just decided not to show up for a reservation.

I will have to ask my TA. What I posted was what was explained to me, but at the time I didn't ask about dining reservations .

I can understand the frustration with people making multiple ADRs knowing they can't keep them all. There needs to be a lock on the system that does not allow anyone to make multiple reservations. I know that could be gotten around by some, but like all rules there will be people who play the system and get away with breaking the rules. I wanted an ADR for 'Ohana for dinner on September 29th, but there were none to be had, now do I think everyone who made the ADRs will show up NO, but there is nothing I can do about that.

I believe our biggest problem is some people have a false sense of entitlement and they don't take others into account. Would charging their cc a fee help I doubt it, people who are rude are going to be rude no matter what .

 

[disney_princess_85]

I agree and actually consider a debit card a CC for all intentional purposes. I don't know of any place that requires a CC that will not accept a debit card.

Yeah, debit cards are widely accepted. I have a Maestro debit card that only works in Europe but DBF has a Visa debit card that is accepted worldwide. We use his for securing ADRs/booking park tickets etc.

what about people who dont have credit cards? I refuse to have one
I dont have one, and will want to book adrs next year
plus uk debit cards dont always work in the usa

If it is a Maestro debit card you own, it might be worth your while to change it to a Visa- I'm going to do this at some point.

 

[IMACM]

FYI!!!!!!!! I think 180 is going to start 27 Sept not 27 Oct!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jennyerin]

When our luau was rained out and we were stuck with 2 dining plan credits and no place to eat dinner, the CM said we should have made a back-up reservation somewhere else. Well, we didn't so we ended up eating CS at the resort. There were no ressies to be had at 8:30 at night. Maybe it is because of all of the double bookings but if a CM advocates double ADRs... Fortunately we were able to get the luau later in our trip.
Lynn

 

[Colleen27]

A friend of mine is at WDW this moment.
Yesterday he went to the CP for breakfast. The guest before him had 4!!!reservations for four person. He canceled three of them at the time he showed up .
So he made 16 reservations and only used four and left twelve seats empty.
How good is that for the Disney's finances?
I hope they put a free from at least 20 dollar on every reservation.

But did he do that knowingly? For a while there, the online system was creating double-bookings, because it would process some reservations without ever successfully reaching the screen where it gave confirmation numbers, sometimes sending out blank confirmation e-mails and sometimes none at all. That's one major problem I see with the idea of a universal cancellation charge - how many people would be hit with it due to WDW's poor technology dept rather than any fault of their own?

I like the idea of a CC being required to book reservations, simply because I think it will make people take booking ADRs a little more seriously, but I think Disney will have to remain flexible on no-show/cancellation charges. There are just too many variables, and I don't think Disney wants to develop a reputation as a place where families have to worry about pricey cancellation fees if one of the kids gets sick or overheated and can't handle a TS meal.

 

[Colleen27]

FYI!!!!!!!! I think 180 is going to start 27 Sept not 27 Oct!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, I sure hope not! That'll have me making ADRs on the first day of that mess, without any park hours to work from!

 

[BigGreen73]

So WDW is going back to 180 days on all ADR's. That's fine, didn't matter either way to me, 90 or 180 both worked. It's just make it easier for some to book 180 days out and ease some stress I guess.

As for a CC for all ADR's, I can get behind that. It is too easy for folks to make multiple reservations for multiple restaurants (or even the same one) on a single day. This just bogs down the system and prevents some from getting an ADR they may want. I think that there should definitely be a penality for cancellations w/o 24-48 notice.

But, this is WDW and Disney and they are usually good with taking care of the guests. If a circumstance did come, IE illness etc, I think they would wave the fee as long as someone called to cancel and explain, even if it was only a few hours before.

 

[IMACM]

Wow, I sure hope not! That'll have me making ADRs on the first day of that mess, without any park hours to work from!

I will advise if I find out more info but they have just added required extra hours to everyone's schedules starting 27 Sept and the week of 27 Oct is open for vacation in most communities!

 

[WDWKOOK]

I will advise if I find out more info but they have just added required extra hours to everyone's schedules starting 27 Sep...

This is a good sign for WDW, isn't it? Or do they do this every year pre-holiday?

 

[WaltD4Me]

Here's another vote for all ADRs requiring a CC with a $25 per person, 24-hour cancelation/no-show penalty that cannot and will not be excused for anyone, no matter what their reason.

ADRs are not obligatory. You do not have to make them. Yes, you absolutely should make them since we all know most places can get booked solid. But if you are already portending the end of the universe in that you will be unable to make Akershus @ 8:00 pm on Saturday, then don't book it. It's that simple. If Disney allowed any excuse whatsoever, i.e. grandma dying, Jimmy getting sick, or a bus breaking down, it would get posted on these boards, everyone would use that excuse, and the policy would be pointless. Disney is not a grade school. They shouldn't have to place a secretary in the principal's office waiting to receive a doctor's note or call the airlines to make sure all flights bound for MCO took off on time just to excuse a $25 per person charge. This is a welcome change for the better and one that is long overdue.

There are way too many things that can happen that are completely out of someone's control for Disney to ever do something as strict as a $25 charge per person no excuses. Disney does not want to deal with the total meltdowns that would occur if a completely well intentioned family of 5 has an ADR, allows plently of time to get to that ADR, hops on a Disney bus and then doesn't make that ADR because the bus breaks down and then has Disney charges them $125.

Not to mention the bad press...I can hear the stories now...

"My daughter was perfectly fine Tuesday, but she woke up with a 103 fever on Wednesday, we had an ADR for Chef Mickey's and we called to cancel on the way to ER, but they said they still had to charge us the $100 fee!"

And worse, sadly there would be those people that will take their child Chef's Mickey's fever or no fever, vomitting or not because of the fee and won't that be great for everyone else dining with them?

 

[Colleen27]

I will advise if I find out more info but they have just added required extra hours to everyone's schedules starting 27 Sept and the week of 27 Oct is open for vacation in most communities!

Out of curiousity, is this specific to WDW-Dine or is it CRO? Because the buzz on a few other forums is that the 4/3 deal will be back starting 9/27, right after the current free dining promo ends, and I could see the response to that requiring some overtime at the main 407-WDisney line.

ETA: I do appreciate the heads-up either way. We're booked already and since we've postponed this trip twice, my ADR list has been ready to go since Feb, so if it turns out that the change-over happens a month early, I'm sure I'll be among the more prepared callers that morning, thanks in part to wonderful sources like you on the DIS.

 

[Disneyadore]

But did he do that knowingly? For a while there, the online system was creating double-bookings, because it would process some reservations without ever successfully reaching the screen where it gave confirmation numbers, sometimes sending out blank confirmation e-mails and sometimes none at all. That's one major problem I see with the idea of a universal cancellation charge - how many people would be hit with it due to WDW's poor technology dept rather than any fault of their own?

The guests himself canceled the other reservations so how would he have known that there were four reservations if he hadn't made them on purpose knowing others could not use them?

 

[IMACM]

Out of curiousity, is this specific to WDW-Dine or is it CRO? Because the buzz on a few other forums is that the 4/3 deal will be back starting 9/27, right after the current free dining promo ends, and I could see the response to that requiring some overtime at the main 407-WDisney line.

ETA: I do appreciate the heads-up either way. We're booked already and since we've postponed this trip twice, my ADR list has been ready to go since Feb, so if it turns out that the change-over happens a month early, I'm sure I'll be among the more prepared callers that morning, thanks in part to wonderful sources like you on the DIS.

It's all communities including dine which wouldn't have anything to do with 4/3.....have heard there is a HUGE campaign dropping on 9/27 maybe today there will be new info for us

 

[WDWKOOK]

It's all communities including dine which wouldn't have anything to do with 4/3.....have heard there is a HUGE campaign dropping on 9/27 maybe today there will be new info for us

IMACM, don't keep us in suspense! Did you hear anything that you can share?

 

[Sandy321]

its 9/26 - - - -
where is the rumor - er.. plan!!

 

[MommaMouse411]

I. Sure hope they dont require payments when making adrs. I make my bookings and save up for it. For instance i know im going to spend $300 for my october trip eating. I have been saving since 90 days ago. And i have christmas trip booked and am saving for that week too. Altrhough i paid for backyard bbq. Which wasnt too bad. Im just saying its nice to make ressys without having to pay for them all up front.
Also i always wake up crack o dawn to make my ressys via phone. I used the commputer couple times but i like talking to a live person. I must admit i missed two adrs but i was running late and couldnt make it. I was stayin off site and my son wasnt cooperative. So i learned to make latest breakfast adrs.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Disney’s Buy-4-Get-7 Available Now

by Len Testa on September 28, 2009

Word on the street is that Disney’s Buy-4-Get-7 deal is available now, if you ask for it specifically when speaking with a Disney agent. (We’re hearing the official announcement is still going to be later this week.) SEE UPDATE BELOW:

Word is that Disney’s pulled the offer from their reservation system as of late Monday morning, or told their agents to stop offering it, until the official announcement later this week. OP's note: Many have reported calling this AM and asking for the promo and the CMs are booking the promo, even without the caller giving the code.

That being said, the information below is what we were able to piece together while the offer was available. If you’ve managed to get something booked, post the details below please.

Travel dates are November 1, 2009 through December 24, 2009 and January 3, 2010 through March 27, 2010.

The deal is Buy-5-Get-2-Free at values and B-4-G-3-Free at mods and deluxes.

We’re told that tickets have to equal the number of nights of your stay, so annual passholders can’t buy one-day tickets. This may change, as we’ve not heard from an AP holder yet who has taken advantage of the deal.

Lots of this information is still unconfirmed. If you call today, post your results here, please.



And, from the Mouseforless website:

New! Buy 4 Nights Get 3 Nights Free

Travel Dates: 11/1/09 - 12/24/09 AND 1/3/10 - 3/27/10
Available: Disney Rewards Visa Holders as of 9/28/09 and General Public (working as of 9/28/09 but may change) Book By:12/20/09
Call-in Booking Codes: Where two codes are given, the 2nd will be for online.
MYW Package with Free Quick Service Dining use code ____ (Value Resorts)
MYW Package with Upgrade to Regular Dining use code ____ (Value Resorts)
MYW Package with Upgrade to Deluxe Dining use code ____ (Value Resorts)
MYW Package with Free Regular Dining use code ____ (Moderate/Deluxe Resorts)
MYW Package with Upgrade to Deluxe Dining use code ____ (Moderate/Deluxe Resorts)
Magic Your Way with Regular Dining and Wine & Dine Package use code ____
Magic Your Way with Deluxe Dining and Wine & Dine Package use code _____

See below for booking codes for longer or shorter stays


Details are still coming in and will be updated and/or changed as they become available.

When you purchase a 4-night/4-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company Magic Your Way package at a Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort you'll get three additional nights (with tickets) free. This includes hotel nights and admission tickets! That's a week's vacation for the price of just four nights!

When you purchase a 5-night/5-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company Magic Your Way package at a Value resort you'll get two additional nights (with tickets) free. This includes hotel nights and admission tickets! That's a week's vacation for the price of just five nights!

Dining Plans can be added at full price.

This is a great offer at a Disney resort, but number of rooms available is limited. Stays of 8, 9, and 10 nights are also available which include a maximum of three free room nights with tickets for Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort and two free room nights with tickets for Value. Obviously the "Buy 4/5 get 3/2 Free" offer will be the best deal. Ask about other resorts. Savings increase with room rates. The more you spend the more you save!

Lesser lengths of stay are available with a 4 (Moderate & up) or 5-day (Value) minimum depending on your resort.

*Availability is limited. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Tickets are for one theme park per day (unless upgraded) and must be used within 14 days of first use.

 

[Abharmagic]

I would WELCOME with open arms a credit card reservation fee for every ADR made--- I think it sounds wonderful and is long overdue. As far as how much advance notice for cancellations I think 48 hours is generous for a full refund of fees. I think this would help a lot-- and would end a lot of people double, triple and even quadruple booking ADRs for the same meal-- that irritates me.

And, as for the 180 window coming back on Oct 27--- welcome back

 

[disneyfan2]

I would WELCOME with open arms a credit card reservation fee for every ADR made--- I think it sounds wonderful and is long overdue. As far as how much advance notice for cancellations I think 48 hours is generous for a full refund of fees. I think this would help a lot-- and would end a lot of people double, triple and even quadruple booking ADRs for the same meal-- that irritates me.

And, as for the 180 window coming back on Oct 27--- welcome back

i would be fine with CC gaurantee. I have read some many peoples commetns about double booking etc. I think they should also be able to link the reservation so that if you already have 1 dinner reservation on a particular day then you cannot make another for dinner. Yes many will cancel one later on, but it makes it a pain for those who cannot get 1 when they want. I welcome CC gaurantee