We've gone the past 2 Augusts and are heading back this Aug 19-29. I made my ADRs as soon as my window opened and got everything we wanted. Last year, however, when the ADR window was shorter than the current system, were had a real hard time getting seats during usual dinner hours. Most of our dinners were after 7:30 or so, with CM being completely booked. If you are planning on trying to get into Character Meals without an ADR, be prepared to wait and possibly be turned away.