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[is it possible to eat at] Be Our Guest (BOG) without a reservation (ADR)?
I know, shock and awe, I usually mock these people and now I am one! I want to go to BOG and don't have an ADR. There, of course, are none available, we are going Oct 24th thru Oct 30th. It was a trip made on short notice that I am terrible excited and thankful for, more about that in our TR.
Anyway.....Any advice on the fast passes I have heard are available? I have registered for our fastpasses but BOG was not an option
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It's always possible. I honestly suspect Disney sets aside a small percentage of available tables at any one time, to give walk-ups a (very slim) chance, as well as a buffer against accidents taking a table or two out of rotation for an hour.
Your best bet is to show up at the podium just as BoG is opening, and try an approach like this: "I don't have a reservation, and I know the answer wil probably be no - but is there any chance you might have a table available for _ people, at any time tonight?" Keep a cheerful attitude, and make it clear you won't blow up at them if they do say "No, I'm sorry, but there's nothing" - I suspect that will inspire the CMs at the podium to try that little bit harder to arrange something for you. Showing up as early as you can, makes their chances of success that much greater, too.
And if they say no, don't be afraid to go back, a few hours later, and ask if there's maybe been a cancellation. The worst they can say, in both cases, is "No"; and you never know, you mgiht get lucky!
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You'd only be one of "those people" if you then threw a tantrum and raised a stink over hearing "no, sorry". Which I'm sure you won't do, so ...
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You can always check with concierge at your hotel, my brother was at WDW at the end of August and had to make a change for dinner the following night, he went downstairs and not only were they able to switch his reservation for the following evening to another night but when he asked what was available for dinner the next night as he now has an empty slot they were able to get him BOG for the next night at 8:30....
DW and I went there for dinner in March. (Had to make ressies last year when it opened.) When we went back in July, nothing was available for dinner so we went for lunch. Even with the summer crowds, we were able to get seated fairly quickly. We enjoyed both meals. The kids meal for lunch was not really good (too small). Benefit for lunch is that all of the dining rooms are open. We ate in the room with Beast and Belle dancing. Benefit for dinner is that you get to meet Beast. Disadvantages for dinner is higher cost and (unless they have changed the arrangement) the music box room is not open. Either way, it is a wonderful experience.
I agree with the others. Definitely try asking at your resort or just turning up at the door, but obviously you know the situation and be prepared for a As others have said, it's also worth considering lunch.
Honestly, I would think this is a slim to no chance. I would ask at Guest Services first thing in the morning on the day you want to dine--other than that keep checking every day for an opening!
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Thanks everyone. As I said, I would def consider lunch. Just wondering if I will even be able to get that. I had heard that was FP only and I can't seem to find out how to get them!! We registered for FP's online and that one was not offered.
You're going in 74 days and already registered for Fastpasses? How? I'm now at 60 days and thought at that point I'd be able to make mine, but so far no luck.
And while BOG is using the Fastpasses, getting in line for lunch and using a CS credit is easy if you feel like waiting a little bit. As for dinner w/o a reservation? For the same reason you can't get one is the same reason you shouldn't expect to walk-in for dinner w/o one, it's the hottest ticket in town.
Thanks everyone. As I said, I would def consider lunch. Just wondering if I will even be able to get that. I had heard that was FP only and I can't seem to find out how to get them!! We registered for FP's online and that one was not offered.
Don't worry, it's not Fastpass only for lunch. It's standard counter service, but they are offering some Fastpasses. However, it's on test at the moment as I understand it and the only way you seem to get them is if Disney offers them to you.
Hey! I'M going to be there the same time!!!!! OK, well almost the same time 19-26. I couldn't "find" BOG in the FastPass+ list either. I was really hoping to see BOG this trip, but I think we'll have to do it another time
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You're going in 74 days and already registered for Fastpasses? How? I'm now at 60 days and thought at that point I'd be able to make mine, but so far no luck.
And while BOG is using the Fastpasses, getting in line for lunch and using a CS credit is easy if you feel like waiting a little bit. As for dinner w/o a reservation? For the same reason you can't get one is the same reason you shouldn't expect to walk-in for dinner w/o one, it's the hottest ticket in town.
I am going in 30 days. The countdown you see is for another trip. I understand completely that ADR's are expected as I said in my initial post. I am a very experienced WDW traveler. What I was saying in initial post is that I was fortunate to come upon a short notice trip where I was not able to have to advantage of booking at 180 days and looking for advice of short notice or walk in booking for a counter service meal.
Good Luck with your FP+ experience. WE LOVE IT SO FAR!! The website is amazing and in seems to be enhancing planning for the entire trip.
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Don't worry, it's not Fastpass only for lunch. It's standard counter service, but they are offering some Fastpasses. However, it's on test at the moment as I understand it and the only way you seem to get them is if Disney offers them to you.
THANK YOU!!!! That was what I was concerned about is it might be FP only for lunch. This gives me hope to dining at BOG without time to make ADR's.
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Hey! I'M going to be there the same time!!!!! OK, well almost the same time 19-26. I couldn't "find" BOG in the FastPass+ list either. I was really hoping to see BOG this trip, but I think we'll have to do it another time
Wish we were going to be there at the same time!
I have eaten there before, twice actually, once on opening day!! Yes, I made ADR's the second they started taking them for BOG, I made them from a Disney room because I was on property on another Disney vacation. I felt very fortunate for all those things combined. That said.....I LOVED IT and can't wait to go back.
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With the others: ask, but don't expect a yes. You could be surprised. We did lunch and enjoyed seeing all the themed rooms. Our wait in line was about 30 minutes, no worse than waiting for a ride. Decent food, refillable drinks, and fantastic theming, so I don't regret getting in line at 10:30 in the morning for an early lunch.
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As others have said, it's also worth considering lunch.
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