Raven01
Proud Momma to DD
- Joined
- May 19, 2018
I have not been to WDW in 15 years, so the dining reservation system is new to me.
I planned and followed the rules, but wasn’t quite able to get my DDs 2 year old birthday like I wanted. It is on a Party Day in December, and I wanted a BOG breafast, MK all day, then leave at closing at 6 for a birthday celebration at 1900 Park Fare (where I plan to get a Fondant covered mini cake).
I guess I didn’t realize how hard reservations would be, and with Disney’s IT problems, Wow. I had a backup plan, though, and checked religiously for random reservations to modify what I had. I made Touring Plans reservation checks. But my backup wasn’t ON her birthday, and I really, really wanted to be at the MK with those reservations on her special day (silly as that may be).
A couple of weeks ago I randomly picked up the BOG reservation. Battle one, done.
Last night, TP texted that 1900 Park Fare had a reservation. I was trying to book it within 10 minutes, and it was gone. I was so bummed.
I checked a lot for the next 30 minutes, then 1.5 hours later, it was back. No idea why -maybe it didn’t get posted when TP saw it, or was booked and canceled. But I got it.
My miracle girl will have her second birthday at the Magic Kingdom, and her dinner at the beautiful GF - a magical day for a special little one.
Battle two and War, won.
For those hunting for specific reservations, you have to be persistent. It takes time and patience. You might have to wait until FP reservations force people to change plans. But with effort you should be able to get the meal you want. If you are more flexible with restaurants it’s definitely easier.
But it can be done!
I planned and followed the rules, but wasn’t quite able to get my DDs 2 year old birthday like I wanted. It is on a Party Day in December, and I wanted a BOG breafast, MK all day, then leave at closing at 6 for a birthday celebration at 1900 Park Fare (where I plan to get a Fondant covered mini cake).
I guess I didn’t realize how hard reservations would be, and with Disney’s IT problems, Wow. I had a backup plan, though, and checked religiously for random reservations to modify what I had. I made Touring Plans reservation checks. But my backup wasn’t ON her birthday, and I really, really wanted to be at the MK with those reservations on her special day (silly as that may be).
A couple of weeks ago I randomly picked up the BOG reservation. Battle one, done.
Last night, TP texted that 1900 Park Fare had a reservation. I was trying to book it within 10 minutes, and it was gone. I was so bummed.
I checked a lot for the next 30 minutes, then 1.5 hours later, it was back. No idea why -maybe it didn’t get posted when TP saw it, or was booked and canceled. But I got it.
My miracle girl will have her second birthday at the Magic Kingdom, and her dinner at the beautiful GF - a magical day for a special little one.
Battle two and War, won.
For those hunting for specific reservations, you have to be persistent. It takes time and patience. You might have to wait until FP reservations force people to change plans. But with effort you should be able to get the meal you want. If you are more flexible with restaurants it’s definitely easier.
But it can be done!
