I don't think it's a bad idea either. However, I do love the fact that the podcast crew may be psychic. Oh Kevin, tell me my future!!
I think a credit card hold is perfectly fine. And by credit card hold I mean, they will charge the fee if someone doesn't show up and doesn't cancel within a reasonable time frame. If it stops double reservations that is fine with me. Maybe it won't be so hard to get reservations at the restaurants we want.
Kim
ETA: I just checked the Le Cellier page on the Disney site and the same language is there that is on the other pages.
I think what this will generally cut down on are the folks who book several restaurants for the same ADR time slot. I mean I understand. It is difficult for me to decide what my family is going to be hungry for 6 months in advance, heck we change our menu around the house every day if what I have on the board doesn't sound like it will quench a craving. But, at the same time, there has to be a comeupence if you no show on a reservation that another family would have gladly taken.
I never thought that just getting into table service would be a chore and a half and require a friggin spreadsheet! For proof see below:
Nope Columbia Harbor House does not require and ADR. I just write it in as a suggestion for COunter Service for what park we will be in that day.
On the script, type Waltograph into Google!
Nope Columbia Harbor House does not require and ADR. I just write it in as a suggestion for COunter Service for what park we will be in that day.
On the script, type Waltograph into Google!
I see you listening to tomorrow's podcast....and then on Wednesday......I see you hearing 5 male and 1 female voice through an electronic device.
I'm getting good at this.
I'm not sure the charge for late arrivals makes as much sense. It seems to me that putting those who are X minutes late (whatever Disney decides X will be) at the end of the line for the next table should be punishment enough. That said, if X is some reasonable period, then I suppose there is no harm in assessing the charge. There are just so many reasons for being late that are beyond the control of the diner that I can see this causing more problems than it solves.
I just did a reservation for the Crystal Palace on Friday for September and I was not made aware of that policy. Interesting. Though for me now it is a moot point because a few hours later I cancelled the reservation and replaced it with 1900 Park Fare.
I agree with Calypso....I think this is laying the groundwork for a later enforcement.
I also dont believe Disney is looking to get the folks stuck on a bus or those who's kid gets sick at the last minute. I really dont see Disney doing this to "nitpick". I see them doing this so that their ADR system is more effective.
I've explained the story about Spoodles being listed as "sold out" and actually being empty.
While it often takes a while, Disney is pretty good at stopping people from abusing the system. Look at how they police the use of their ticket media.
Let's hope they take this a step further and stop the silliness of making folks jump through hoops to get a table for two.
I see you listening to tomorrow's podcast....and then on Wednesday......I see you hearing 5 male and 1 female voice through an electronic device.
I'm getting good at this.