Which restaurants require Credit Card Guarantee?

[LJD2143]

I did a quick search, but was not able to find a complete listing of all restaurants that require a credit card guarantee (if not on the Dining Plan).

Does the DIS have one?
If not, I would appreciate your input and will update this 1st post with all the responses.
TIA!

ETA:
Thanks everyone, for your responses. Here is what I have determined, so far:

REQUIRES CREDIT CARD GUARANTEE
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
California Grill
Dine With an Imagineer
Fantasmic! Dinner Package
Victoria & Albert's

REQUIRES ADVANCE PAYMENT
Cinderella's Royal Table
Flying Fish Cafe Chef's Tasting Wine Dinner
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Mickey's Backyard BBQ
Spirit of Aloha Show

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Even if on the DDP you have to put a CC down for some in case you are a no show.

CRT, Akershus, CA Grill?....not sure what else.

 

[LilMommyBug]

I know that if you do a Fantasmic Dining Package you have to.

 

[leitadisneyfan]

You also need a cc for HDDR and Mickeys backyard BBQ

 

[Cafeen]

• All dinner shows (Spirit of Aloha, Hoop De Doo Revue, Micky's Backyard BBQ) - These are normally pre-paid events, but if you book when you have a confirmed Resort reservation with an applicable dining plan, they will be CC guarantees. If a no show, your CC will be charged the full amount.
• Cinderella's Royal Table - Also a pre-paid event and subject to the same deal as above.
• Chef Mickey's, Akershus Princess Storybook Dining (I think that's the official name ), California Grill - All CC guaranteed reservations (even without a dining plan). If no show, your card will be charged some amount ($10-20 per person on average). Note that at both Chef Mickey's and Akershus the no show penalty may (and has) applied for partial parties (e.g. reservation for 4, but 3 show up). California Grill, since it's a la carte and not a fixed price buffet has been known to not do this.
• Fantasmic Dining Package. This is a CC held reservation as well and I would assume the same deal as the direct above locations.

There may be a couple more that I'm not aware of, but that should cover most of them.

 

[Lehuaann]

Restaurants requiring a cc guarantee;
CG
V&A
FDP
PSB - Akershus

Restaurant's requiring pre-payment in full;
CRT
HDDR
MBYB
SOA

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

We have deluxe dining ... when I booked on Sunday I needed the guarantee Cali Grill and the Fantasmic package. I didn't have to use the credit card for Chef Mickeys.

 

[llb]

I just gave a credit card for CRT for 7/4 and if I want to cancel I must by 7/2 by 10 pm or my card will be charged the full amount not just a deposit.

 

[LJD2143]

Updated 1st post

 

[LJD2143]

We have deluxe dining ... when I booked on Sunday I needed the guarantee Cali Grill and the Fantasmic package. I didn't have to use the credit card for Chef Mickeys.

Yes - I verified this online - Chef Mickeys does not require CC

 

[nkereina]

Anyone know how long you have to cancel a Fantasmic package before they charge you? Thanks!

 

[LJD2143]

Anyone know how long you have to cancel a Fantasmic package before they charge you? Thanks!

•There is a 2-day cancellation policy and a $10 per-person charge if you cancel within 2 days of the reservation or are a "no show" for the reservation

 

[Lehuaann]

Restaurants Requiring a Credit Card Guarantee;

Akershus - Norway at Epcot
There is a 2-day cancellation policy and a $10 per-person charge if you cancel within 2 days of the reservation or are a "no show" for the reservation.

California Grill - Disney's Contemporary Resort
There is a 2-day cancellation policy and a $20 per-person charge if you cancel within 2 days of the reservation or are a "no show" for the reservation

Victoria & Albert's (including Chef's Table) - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Cancellation policy - 24 hours

Restaurants or Dinner Shows Requiring Pre-Payment in Full (*Cancellation policy)

Cinderella's Royal Table (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Magic Kingdom

Hoop-Dee-Do Musical Revue Dinner Show - Disney's Fort Wildness Resort and Campground

Mickey's Backyard BBQ - Disney's Fort Wildness Resort and Campground

Polynesian Spirt of Aloha Dinner Show - Disney's Polynesian Resort

*Restaurants requiring a pre-payment will refund the payment in full as long as reservations are canceled 48 hours in advance. Price includes tax and gratuity. At time of booking, payment in full must be charged to a valid credit card or, if on a dining package, there must be a guarantee to a valid credit card. If you fail to show for this priority seating and do not cancel your reservation, your card will be charged a penalty.

Special Events or Packages Requiring Credit Card Guarantee;

Citrico's Chef's Domain (6-course meal in a private dining room ) - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
48 hour cancellation policy

Holidays Around The World - Candlelight Processional - (various restaurants) Epcot
48 hour cancellation policy

Dine with an Imagineer - Bamboo Room of the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.
48 hour cancellation policy

Flying Fish Café Chef’s Tasting Wine Dinner - Boardwalk Inn Dining and Restaurants
48 hour cancellation policy. Full price will be charged/forfeited if canceling within 48 hours or no show of the reservation.

Fantasmic! Dining Packages - The Hollywood Brown Derby/Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano/Hollywood & Vine in Epcot
48 hour cancellation policy and a $10 per person penalty applied if it's canceled within 48 hours of the reservation

The Sweetheart Dinner for Two; Citricos, Narcoossee's, California Grill, Jiko, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Flying Fish, Artist Point, and Hollywood Brown Derby
24 hour Cancellation Policy

Wanyama Safari and Dinner at Jiko The Cooking Place - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
48 hour cancellation policy

Wonderland Tea Party - 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
24 hour Cancellation Policy

Special Events or Packages Requiring Pre-Payment In Full;

Garden View Tea Room/My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea Party - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
72 hour cancellation. Advanced payment is required.

Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party - Magic Kingdom
24 hour cancellation policy. Full payment is due at time of reservation.
Full meal charge if you cancel within 24 hours.

 

[LJD2143]

OP, thank you for starting this thread. This is much needed info on these boards.

I have compiled more restaurants/events/packages to add to the list...especially since many will now be asking about cancellation policies. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong or add to what I put. I did the best with what info I could gather from personal experience, the web, and Disney's website.
Coral

Thanks for adding the Cancellation Policies Coral - very good to know!

 

[Lehuaann]

Thanks for adding the Cancellation Policies Coral - very good to know!

Aww, you're welcome! I don't know all of the penalty amounts since some are not listed on the Disney website, but I added what I could. Perhaps more people can fill in the blanks.

Coral

 

[HuskerFaninIL]

Can you put your CC number in for adr's made online? Or do you ave to call ?

 

[LJD2143]

Can you put your CC number in for adr's made online? Or do you ave to call ?

Yes, you can still book these online. If a restaurant requires a credit card, a special "Credit Card Information" section pops up:



Guarantee Your Reservation
This reservation requires a credit card guarantee. Please provide your card information below. Your card will not be charged at this time.

or


Price Information and Guarantee
This reservation requires advance payment. Please provide your credit card information below. Your card will be charged the amount shown below.



Credit Card Information
*Card Type Visa AMEX MasterCard Discover DinersClub JCB
*Card Number
*Expiration Date
*First Name (as it appears on card)
*Last Name (as it appears on card)

The billing address for this card is:
*Country
*Street Address 1
*City
*State / Territory / Province
*ZIP/Postal Code