Yesterday’s post about how to increase your odds of getting a Be Our Guest reservation got tons of comments and responses, both on this site and on the many Facebook pages that shared it (and thanks to all those who shared and/or liked the post and/or commented!!).
Rather than respond to each comment, let me group the key points into one place here, in no particular order. (The links are to example comments on the point.)
- Some people do have no trouble getting a booking for 180 days out. (I saw this in particular in comments on the various Facebook shares)
- Many people do have success with the recommended strategy
- People do cancel their reservations, so rechecking closer to your dates—even the day before—can really pay off!
- It’s simply not true that Disney World holds back some reservations to guarantee 180 day availability—although it does sometime have technical difficulties that have a similar effect!!
- Walking up to the (counter service) lunch is an option—aim to arrive 1.15p or a little later
Thanks again to DisneyDiningAgent whose original comment kicked all this off!
Any key points I missed?
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12 Comments on "Booking Be Our Guest, Continued"
Thanks Dave and speaking of going so often, is it normal that I have only been home 2 days and want to go again?? 😉 😉
Sara, I’ve only been at BOG for lunch (I hardly ever plan more than 60 days out cause I go so often, so haven’t gotten into BOG for dinner yet.) I’ve not heard of this specific issue. I get why Disney would want it so–maximizes revenue per available table hour–but it does strike me as really tacky for them to push you to order more…
And I’m so glad the site helped!!!
Sounds good, Jennifer!
Ok, thanks Dave. I have a daughter who will be 8 (almost 9 at time of travel) and is just on the edge of the princesses, and I have a boy who will be 6 at time of travel and could be interested in almost anything. So, maybe skipping Cindy’s and doing BOG and possibly Askershus would be a better idea.