Changes to ADR Polices at WDW

It was just a matter of time.  WDW announced recently that starting October 26, certain restaurants will now require a credit card to secure a reservation.  For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and for no shows, the card will be charged $10 per person.  Restaurants that require pre-payment will have a cancelation penalty of the full amount.

Locations affected are as follows -   

Pre-Paid Locations:
• Cinderella's Royal Table
• Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
• Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
• Mickey's Backyard BBQ

Credit Card Guarantee Locations:
• 1900 Park Fare
• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
• Artist Point
• California Grill
• Cape May Cafe
• Chef Mickey's
• Cítricos
• The Crystal Palace
• Flying Fish Cafe
• Garden Grill
• Hollywood and Vine
• Jiko - The Cooking Place
• Le Cellier Steakhouse
• Narcoossee's
• 'Ohana
• Tusker House Restaurant
• Hollywood Brown Derby
• Victoria and Albert's (cancellation policy is $25/per person)
• Yachtsman Steakhouse 

Additionally, if you need to make a cancellation, there's a new dedicated line: 407-WDW-CNCL.  You can also go online to the restaurant bookings page (disneyworld.com/dining).  If you are already on property, you can continue to book or cancel at any table service restaurant podium, resort front desk or Guest Relations.  Those staying at the concierge level can also access services there as well.

Free Dining had been extended at WDW!

Just heard that Free Dining has been extended through December 21, 2010!!

The offer is valid on most nights August 15 through December 21, but you MUST book your trip by August 14.  And remember, if you use this discount, you won't be able to use any other discounts such as AAA, but this is better anyway.

If you book at a Value level resort, the free dining is Quick Service.  Choose a Moderate, Deluxe or Villa, then you get standard Disney Dining for free!

We were able to take advantage of this back in 2006, and it saved us more than $600 for two adults and one child.