They will cancel our ADR for 6:55pm??

[glnrcker]

Is the following accurate, has anyone else been in this situation? We made a reservation at Cinderella's Royal Table for 6:55pm on a night that has Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. We weren't planning on buying the extra tickets and just exiting the park after dinner. A previous poster gave me the following information and now I'm worried. Technically MK doesn't close until 7pm, would they really cancel our reservation or force us to purchase the extra tickets? I'm not good with surprises and that one would be a doosy! Has anyone else experienced a similar case?


"They wont let you stay for MVMCP even with an ADR. All of the parties start, I believe at 7pm, so they will cancel that ADR as you wont have time to eat and leave the park (happened with us at Tony's overlapping MNSSHP). Thing is, they didnt tell us this until just before the trip when our opions were limited.

IF you want to stay for the party, then buying tickets but taking the time to eat in the castle is still a bad idea as too much of the party will be tied up with the dining.

Only you can decide if it is worth it, but I would rather have a nice meal at Narcooses and catch the fireworks from across the water!

Add: They didnt cancel the ADR but informed us the only way we could keep it was to buy tickets to the party."

 

[Inkmahm]

Who is "they" and how will "they" know that you have an ADR but no tickets for MVMCP????

 

[Halbleib1]

Unless they are checking for the bracelet that they give you for the party to show that you paid how are they going to know you do not have tickets when you sign in for dinner? And if they let you make the adr and did not tell you that you needed tickets than I would complain once I showed up and if needed speak with a manager. If they are going to let you make an adr for this time than they should be telling guests that they need to buy a party ticket at the time they make the adr and not once you arrive. Not everyone knows about these parties esp. first time guests. And certainly not everyone knows all the dates of these parties. The reservation system should let the CM know to tell you that you will need the ticket or if you are using the online system it should let you know somehow that a ticket will be required.

We had a Liberty Tree Tavern adr for well before the party started on our party night but dinner ran past the start of the party and they never asked if we had party tickets. What were they going to do throw us out at a certain time once we sat down to eat if we did not have tickets?

What I would do in your situation is show up around 6:30pm and perhaps they will seat you early and you can avoid any issue that might come up from not having tickets. But if an issue did come up I would let them know that I was not told I would need party tickets in order to have dinner there.

 

[angelmav]

Well I was the previous poster and here is what happened, YMMV. When we booked Tony's, they hadnt added a party to that night. Two weeks before leaving we got a call from Disney Dining informing us of the party and that if we intended to keep the ADR we would have to buy party tickets. Our ADR was 15 min before the park closed for the party.

I have no idea what the cutoff is for times, but was told by Disney Dining that we could not stay in the park for the ADR without a party ticket (even though the start was before the party by a few minutes). Granted, we didnt try either, so cant tell you for sure that we couldnt have.

I would recommend that you call Disney Dining and ask as you are already aware of the party that is scheduled to see if it will be a problem or not.

 

[sydneysmom]

yeeesh...... I have a sick feeling now. when I made our ADR's, they hadn't announced MNSSHP dates yet. So I come to find out we have Tony's booked for 7:00 pm on a MNSSHP night. We're already going to the party the beginning of the week.

I just did "live chat" on disney.com and they said I had to change the ressie. CRAP !!! Now I have to find something, anything for September.

 

[bribri330]

what does MNSSHP mean? Sorry I am new...

 

[Inkmahm]

what does MNSSHP mean? Sorry I am new...

Mickey's Not so scary Halloween party

 

[5DisneyNuts]

yeeesh...... I have a sick feeling now. when I made our ADR's, they hadn't announced MNSSHP dates yet. So I come to find out we have Tony's booked for 7:00 pm on a MNSSHP night. We're already going to the party the beginning of the week.

I just did "live chat" on disney.com and they said I had to change the ressie. CRAP !!! Now I have to find something, anything for September.

Phone calls were made when WDW first came out with the online dining system. It allowed people to book dinner reservations without any mention of special tickets being needed. Shortly after, the system was updated and a message was given that special tickets to the event were necessary for that dining time.

I would keep my Tony's reservation and check in at 6:45pm (as you should anyway). After dinner the CM's will probably point you towards the exit as they have in the past.

*****ETA*****

SORRY, I mixed up your dining time with the OP. Technically the park closes at 7pm so I'm not sure how they would handle a dining reservation for that time. After 7pm you need to show your bracelet at the stores, restaurants and rides so I really can't say how they would handle a dining reservation for 7pm.

I would find out from someone here that has experience before you cancel anything and maybe try and book somewhere else in case.

I apologize for the confusion. Hope it works out.

 

[squirrel]

If you don't have a bracelet they won't seat you for your reservation.

People tried to get away without purchasing the MNSSHP tickets last year. They will turn you away.

The party tickets are for a special event which people have paid extra money to attend. Disney does not let people stay for this event if they don't have a bracelet.

I don't know what the cut off time is but I would guess anything later than 6 pm on a party night they will ask to see your bracelet or ticket for the party.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

If you don't have a bracelet they won't seat you for your reservation.

People tried to get away without purchasing the MNSSHP tickets last year. They will turn you away.

The party tickets are for a special event which people have paid extra money to attend. Disney does not let people stay for this event if they don't have a bracelet.

I don't know what the cut off time is but I would guess anything later than 6 pm on a party night they will ask to see your bracelet or ticket for the party.

Yes, I agree in the past you needed a bracelet (I edited my original post since I mixed up times) anytime you had a reservation after 7pm. We had friends that went to Tony's on a MNSSHP night at 6:50pm and were fine without tickets. After dinner the CM's showed them to the exit. 7pm reservations; not so sure.

That is not to say that things may change this year and 6pm might be the cutoff as you said. I would keep my reservation but have a backup plan in case.

 

[glnrcker]

We're not trying to get away with anything so if they were to escort us out after dinner that would be fine. It happens that 6:55pm was the only time I could get for dinner. But I think tomorrow morning, I will call and ask to speak with a manager so I get accurate information. I will post back whatever response I get. Oh how I wish I would have gotten a 6pm ressie, then I think we would be ok. If we have to cancel this my daughter will be so upset.

 

[triciari]

Wow! Just bumping so I can find out the answer. I booked a dinner at CRT for 6:45 on a MVMCP night.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

In previous years any reservations before 7pm were considered before the party and were fine. After dinner, starting last year I believe, maybe the year before, the CM's directed you to the exit to cut back on people trying to scam the system.

Just like if you got on line for a ride before 7pm, you were ok. At 7pm the CM's started checking bracelets as you entered the line - not when you got on the ride.

The park closes at 7pm to anyone without a ticket. It doesn't close at 6pm or 6:45pm so I would have to believe anyone with a reservation before 7pm would be ok. If not, I would ask to speak to a manager.

FWIW I have a reservation for Tony's at 6:50pm on a MVMCP night. Based on the price increases I won't buy tickets to the party. I will be keeping my reservation and not worry about it.

 

[glnrcker]

5DisneyNuts I completely agree with your logic. But when you hear that someone was told they needed to purchase the extra tickets when their reservation was before 7pm, you have to wonder "Could that happen to us?". Also, the last thing I want to do is get into an argument at CRT with some snot nosed CM that may be having a bad day. On the other hand, if the manager tomorrow morning tells me that I'll need to purchase the extra tickets, I will give him a piece of my mind. Like you said, the park doesn't close at 6 or 6:45pm, and if you are in line for a ride and you happen to finally get on at 7:05pm will they say, "SORRY, you need the additional tickets"?? Their policy really should be clearly stated somewhere on this subject.

 

[squirrel]

You should do a search. This topic was around last year.

Disney should require party tickets for any ADR's after 6pm. Meals take about an hour and that would put most guests on their way out so they aren't watching any of the special party events. This will also save them some extra CM's who have to escort guests out of the park.

If guests without party tickets have ADR's at 6:45pm to 7pm they will be leaving the restaurant when the parade is starting.

You have a right to eat but you didn't pay the extra to enjoy the party activities.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

5DisneyNuts I completely agree with your logic. But when you hear that someone was told they needed to purchase the extra tickets when their reservation was before 7pm, you have to wonder "Could that happen to us?". Also, the last thing I want to do is get into an argument at CRT with some snot nosed CM that may be having a bad day. On the other hand, if the manager tomorrow morning tells me that I'll need to purchase the extra tickets, I will give him a piece of my mind. Like you said, the park doesn't close at 6 or 6:45pm, and if you are in line for a ride and you happen to finally get on at 7:05pm will they say, "SORRY, you need the additional tickets"?? Their policy really should be clearly stated somewhere on this subject.

ITA! The last thing you need is that stress. If you ran it by the manager and it was a no go (or even if you didn't) I would just leave and grab a bite at the CR or GF counter service. It wouldn't be a big deal to me, but I could totally understand if it was to others. Once again, WDW has to come up with a policy - AND a booking system that does the right thing - what a concept.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

You should do a search. This topic was around last year.

Disney should require party tickets for any ADR's after 6pm. Meals take about an hour and that would put most guests on their way out so they aren't watching any of the special party events. This will also save them some extra CM's who have to escort guests out of the park.

If guests without party tickets have ADR's at 6:45pm to 7pm they will be leaving the restaurant when the parade is starting.

You have a right to eat but you didn't pay the extra to enjoy the party activities.

You are entitled to your opinion but that is what it is. I don't have to search, I was there and so were our friends. Whether or not Disney SHOULD require tickets after 6pm they don't. What is the cut off?

I am not getting into right or wrong, just the facts. So by your logic it would not be ok for a guest to have an ADR for 5:30 and stay an hour and a half?
Where do you draw the line?

In our case and our friends last year, the CM's and their big white hands showed us the way after dinner. We both had reservations after 6:45pm for events that started at 7pm.

 

[glnrcker]

Disney should require party tickets for any ADR's after 6pm

One should be able to read or be told this when you book your reservation. Just so there are no ???'s. Obviously if this topic was around last year, then it's a problem that has not yet been addressed. I tried searching though and couldn't find anything, maybe I'm just typing in the wrong tag words. Again, I'm not trying to scam or get something for nothing. We just want dinner at the castle with a couple of characters and then we would leave the park once we're done. I don't even need a window seat, though it would be nice.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

One should be able to read or be told this when you book your reservation. Just so there are no ???'s. Obviously if this topic was around last year, then it's a problem that has not yet been addressed. I tried searching though and couldn't find anything, maybe I'm just typing in the wrong tag words. Again, I'm not trying to scam or get something for nothing. We just want dinner at the castle with a couple of characters and then we would leave the park once we're done. I don't even need a window seat, though it would be nice.

Personally I would not cancel anything until it gets closer. I know you have to cancel within the policy but you should know by then where things stand,

I would plan/book a backup just in case.

People's opinions are just that; opinions and not what always happens. Unfortunately, many times CM's give out wrong info as well.

 

[TinkerKell-ey]

To OP with CRT ADR -- you had to pay in advance right (or leave a cc number to guarantee if on DDP)? I would raise "heck" if I paid in advance or had a hold on my cc for all that time and they wouldn't honor it. (A last-minute refund isn't good enough.) It is my understanding that all the parks book ADRs quite close (if not up to) closing time and guests exit after finishing their meals. I can't believe they can't work the same out during an after-hours event. I'm sure CMs have their eyes peeled for guests wandering around w/out wristbands and make sure they are escorted out timely (after all, they don't close the park, make everyone exit, then let those with wrist bands back in--I'm sure it takes quite a while to get all the "stragglers" out of the park : ) As a matter of fact, why would they toss the income? How many people, after forking over $$$ for the event, then spend their time in a restaurant instead of enjoying the activities and attractions they paid for?? I'm sure they let those same "stragglers" spend as much money as they want at the shops for a time after close too???? (aside from "exclusive event merchandise" if they still have it...and sorry if I made up a word-stragglers-or spelled it wrong. You know what I mean : )

Add-on -- I really have a hard time believing Disney will deny an ADR if the meal is not complete by the start of a special event (again, it would be forfeited $$$) ...don't mean to add fuel to this, but what about EMHs? I have an ADR at AK timed 15 minutes before the park closes. I will be a WDW resort guest and eligible for the EMHs that night, but what if I wasn't. I made the ADRs online without incident and without entering resort confirm info. If I were not a WDW resort guest, would I be turned away? For fun-since there is nothing on TV -- I made an ADR at CRT for 6:45pm on Nov 18 (a MVMCP night) and got all the way to where I would enter my cc number without a single mention of the event. So, even after event dates have been announced and the system updated-they were still willing to take my money .... OP, I think you're safe!