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Well, it's a start, I guess.... Hope things clear up a bit more very soon!
Things are beginning to get clearer.
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Originally Posted by davishomeschool
How frustrating for you. Can you call them directly ?
I have called them directly, and was told if it's not up on the website, then there is nothing they can do over the phone.
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Originally Posted by pamcarey
Glad to hear that some progress is being made. I guess I should feel really lucky that I had zero problems getting my ADRs and dining packages at DLR!
Definitely count yourself lucky as this has been quite the experience for me. I have a feeling that some of it has to do with the addition of Halloween parties to the mix.
I'm getting all the mixed emotions of planning without even going on this trip!
Mixed emotion, indeed!
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
That is a start. It looks like they are loading them anyway. I bet by tonight they will be there. At least you made some progress!
Just wait for the next update!
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Originally Posted by SuperDave
Glad you are finally making some progress with the ADRs and got some of those you wanted! Hopefully, you'll get the WOC package you so much desire! I can't see every table being full already. Must be a glitch on the DL site.
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Last night right before going to bed, I decided to try Disneyland’s website one more time. When I called up the World of Color package, no dates past October 3 were showing up. So we were back to square one. I had thought what I had seen on the site around 7:00 might actually be a glitch. This seemed to prove that it was.
This morning I logged in without expecting much. I scrolled down to the World of Color package, clicked on the restaurant we wanted, Wine Country Trattoria, and then opened the calendar. Amazingly, all the dates in October were showing up again. So I selected October 8 and party of 2 plus a time of 5:00 PM. The little circle thingy went round and round and round. And then I kept saying, “My goodness, my goodness, my goodness!” Luke asked what was happening, and I said, “I’m making a reservation for the WoC package at exactly the time we want. A few more steps and the reservation was confirmed. At this point I began to sing the Hallelujah Chorus, so you probably didn’t hear a scream. Luke asked if we had the Fantastic dining package, too. Not yet, but I’m working on it. So back to dining, click Fantasmic dining package, select Blue Bayou, and October 10 for a party of 2 at 5:00 PM, and wait. Soon enough a table came up for that exact time, and moments later this reservation was also confirmed. I canceled the previous two meals at these restaurants and now our ADR list is finalized.
So to refresh all our minds, this is what we’ve booked.
Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 PM Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney
Wednesday, October 7 at 3:30 PM Café Orleans in Disneyland (The early time is to allow us to return to the resort to change into our costumes before the party starts.)
Thursday, October 8 at 5:00 PM Wine Country Trattoria with World of Color Viewing in California Adventure
Friday, October 9 at 6:00 PM Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney
Saturday, October 10 at 5:00 PM Blue Bayou Restaurant Fantasmic Dinner Dinng Package in Disneyland
Sunday, October 11 at 6:00 PM Carthay Circle Restaurant in California Adventure
Monday, October 12 at 8:30 AM Storytellers Café in the Grand Californian
What will I do with myself tomorrow morning when I don’t have to long in to check for dining reservations? I’ve never been so glad to finalize where we were eating. Now the work on park hours begins.
Hallelujah!!!!! I guess the issues yesterday was due to them trying to get things set up, but wow! What a pain it has been. I'm so glad you have finally gotten everything settled on the ADR's.
Oh my lord as the aggravation and incompetence of DL's website comes to a close! I'm glad you finally got what you desired all along! Who is running this site? Some kindergarten students in Anaheim? At least it is over with! The Hallelujah chorus is great but I prefer this for rejoicing! ....even if a bit more subdued! It was my mom's favorite song!
With over 15 million views, with a song like this, it's certainly special!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Yay!!!! So glad to hear you finally got all your ressies! You would think ALL of Disney's systems would be standard across the board...
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Whooohoooo!!! I am so very glad you were able to get both of them!!! What a relief. There is nothing like the atmosphere in Blue Bayou. And when you are at Storytellers please give Brer Bear an extra hug for me. Your dining choices look perfect!!
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I can't see every table being full already. 
Must be a glitch on the DL site.
I'm ready for some good luck with the Disneyland site. 
I’ve never been so glad to finalize where we were eating. 
I'm glad you finally got what you desired all along! 
Who is running this site? 
At least it is over with! 
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