What happens when someone in your party doesn't make if for your ADR?

[sazzlynn]

I'm thinking about my 2 year old and our meals. He's on all our reservations, and my plan is to bring him with us to our meals, but wondering if we'll still be charged for a meal if the rest of our party shows up for the reservation and my 2 year old and an adult have gone back to the hotel? Anyone have an experiences they can share? Thanks

 

[Cafeen]

I'm thinking about my 2 year old and our meals. He's on all our reservations, and my plan is to bring him with us to our meals, but wondering if we'll still be charged for a meal if the rest of our party shows up for the reservation and my 2 year old and an adult have gone back to the hotel? Anyone have an experiences they can share? Thanks

Only in the case of the actual prepaid events (CRT, HDDR, etc) will this be an issue. In any CC-held ADR, you will not be charged for being short people (or tall people! ) if at least some of the party shows up to honor the ADR.

There were reports early on about people being charged for partial parties, but they were all cleared up and we haven't heard any such reports for while now. As always, make sure to check your statements, just in case.

This is official posted Disney policy available at:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/dining/#subCategory16

It's about the 5th one down from that starting point (about an ADR for 10 while 8 show up).

 

[sazzlynn]

Thank you for your quick reply. I was hoping that was the case, but wanted to make sure b/f our trip. Thanks again!