Honestly to me it seems pretty equitable already. In this day and age everyone that is going to disney has internet access. Before some of us didn't have an international phone plan to call disney for reservations or availability to stay hrs on the line.
Good points. Still, I feel that I have a distinct advantage over many as I'm not working and have the time and knowledge for getting reservations. If I were still at my job, there's no way I could call that early or do much until after work, which is often too late until/unless they drop more later, and again, I have an advantage there as I can (a) *set paid alerts and (b) go online whenever I need to.
This just seems to remove equality of access to me. This means that you can do everything right and still not get anything because someone with a 5 day ticket got the ADRs you wanted 5 days before you could even try to get one. That would be horrible for ppl with shorter visits, to me, that is unfair. Right now everyone has the same chance and opportunity if they want to try for ADRs. Regardless of any advantages in knowledge.
You're right. I wonder how WDW does it? Do they avoid that snag? I've not been to WDW since about 1993 so basically, I know nothing about it.
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In a moment of weakness, I actually wanted to eat there for my birthday. Fortunately, it was impossible to get a reservation.At WDW all your days of stay open on day 60. It is incredibly difficult to get certain places - right now Space 220 I believe is the hardest. People who are staying a week still can't book it on their 7th day. It is crazy. (esp. for a restaurant that isn't even good
DL is a level playing field each day. Sure, it is a slight hassle to get online and book for each day, it is fair. Clean slate every morning. (if your restaurant drops like it is supposed to ... but I digress)
Is Disneyland delaying reservations, though? Or are people having expectations that are only based on unofficial accounts? The wording has always said "up to 60 days", and it really means up to 60 days. I promise - Disney is not out to get anyone or frustrate anyone. They are releasing reservations when they can verify that they have appropriate ability to staff the restaurants and provide the service promised to the people who hold reservations.
We had a visit planned within the 60 days of when they opened it last October. It was a mad dash drop date and of course, I got myself up to snag it. $400 spent for a party of 3 I won't get back.
It was not horrific, but for that price point it was a major let down. Drinks mediocre, food average at best, and dessert was fine. Definitely a one and done.
No, disneyland dining is released daily for all (normally) on the 60 day schedule.
This is fine but what if you are travelling a long way? Then you have to book flights much further out and *hope* that when you want to book accommodation there is something suitable! I get where he is coming from but it's more than just a hotel and dinner to plan for some!
That is not what I said, I said that if this were the case it would be unfair. Like I find it unfair at WDW.
This is exactly my issue. We are coming from NC, have never been to Disneyland, and the last time we went to WDW you could roll up to the front gate and buy a ticket and enjoy your day. My fiancé and I both work in a school and have started taking our "big vacation" during our Fall Break. We enjoy going different places so for us, this is a trip we aren't likely to repeat for a few years. We're also locked into those specific dates so if we don't get a reservation or experience we're wanting, we are kinda out of luck. I don't want to spend my actual vacation running around to get on wait lists and waiting to see if an opening happens. Not knowing/having a plan for coming back and trying to experience things that are uniquely Disneyland (Blue Bayou, Lamplight Lounge, Trader Sam's at DLH) make the reservation system frustrating...but not as frustrating as it would be to have to work on trying to get reservations days before we leave on a cross-country trip. Adding in the possibility that times and reservations would still not drop at the expected time, and it could be a disappointing mess for long-distance vacationers. I've been lucky enough to get the dining we were wanting (just waiting to see what is going on with Savi's), Oogie Boogie tickets, etc. but it is A LOT of planning. I can't imagine with Disney planning like it is now doing it at the last minute.
Personally I would not want to be booking reservations and dining on the same day but I do agree about the 6 weeks. Makes it very annoying when they have unexpected ride closures or events. I can understand not having it at 120 days. But 60 days out they def should have the calendar. I would even prefer the calendar appearing 60 days out and ADRs becoming available 6 weeks out. At least ppl could plan around the calendar that way.
