Something is definitely up with the ADRs...
We go every year during free dining (even though we don't get it since POR is not included..) and I typically have very good luck getting my preferred ADRs. I was up at 5:00 today with a clear plan for each day - on the computer at 6:00. 'Ohana was gone, even for the last day of our trip (180+8), at any time on any day even for 1 or 2 people (I checked, just to test the waters) and for the Mama Melrose VIP Fantasmic Package, it wouldn't even go to December dates. When I forced it by typing it in, it said either "no dates available for that time", or something about difficulties checking availability at this time.
I called at 7:00 and the reservations cast member told me that "trying to book anything after Thansksgiving" has been a nightmare for them, and that she herself has not made an 'Ohana reservation for someone in close to a week, which is very rare. She said to keep checking. I was able to get everything else (including CRT, Crystal Palace before park opening, 2 BOGs, Tusker House, 1900 Park Fare, Coral Reef, and Akershus (though not for dinner - lunch only), so not really sure what the deal is...
We are there November 30th through December 8th. Don't get me wrong, I am appreciative of what I was able to get, but frustrated because I feel like the schedules are not planned out properly. I really hope they don't switch park hours etc. for times I already have reservations for, etc. Is it possible that they haven't released certain restaurants for booking yet? A lot of people aren't seeing Akershus for dinner, 'Ohana at all, etc.
I just went back on to check to see if 'Ohana has anything (again), and now, it won't even let me look past today's date... What is up? Anyone have a good answer - please don't say "free dining", because I should still be able to search in December, even if there truly isn't anything left.
Thanks and good luck everyone!
We go every year during free dining (even though we don't get it since POR is not included..) and I typically have very good luck getting my preferred ADRs. I was up at 5:00 today with a clear plan for each day - on the computer at 6:00. 'Ohana was gone, even for the last day of our trip (180+8), at any time on any day even for 1 or 2 people (I checked, just to test the waters) and for the Mama Melrose VIP Fantasmic Package, it wouldn't even go to December dates. When I forced it by typing it in, it said either "no dates available for that time", or something about difficulties checking availability at this time.
I called at 7:00 and the reservations cast member told me that "trying to book anything after Thansksgiving" has been a nightmare for them, and that she herself has not made an 'Ohana reservation for someone in close to a week, which is very rare. She said to keep checking. I was able to get everything else (including CRT, Crystal Palace before park opening, 2 BOGs, Tusker House, 1900 Park Fare, Coral Reef, and Akershus (though not for dinner - lunch only), so not really sure what the deal is...
We are there November 30th through December 8th. Don't get me wrong, I am appreciative of what I was able to get, but frustrated because I feel like the schedules are not planned out properly. I really hope they don't switch park hours etc. for times I already have reservations for, etc. Is it possible that they haven't released certain restaurants for booking yet? A lot of people aren't seeing Akershus for dinner, 'Ohana at all, etc.
I just went back on to check to see if 'Ohana has anything (again), and now, it won't even let me look past today's date... What is up? Anyone have a good answer - please don't say "free dining", because I should still be able to search in December, even if there truly isn't anything left.
Thanks and good luck everyone!
