what happens if...

SCOTTW · 16 Feb 18, 02:44 PM

We have 2 separate bookings (party 1 and party 2) travelling to disney in May. I have linked both in the MDE and already booked many ADRs to cover all people. It is likely that party 2 will have to cancel their holiday. What happens to the ADRs? My hope is that they will remain (restaurant / time slot) but the size of booking will reduce. My fear is that I'll have to start over from fresh for Party 1 and hence lose the bookings i've already made. Anyone had experience of this and what was the outcome?

**mandco** · 16 Feb 18, 02:47 PM

if the adrs are booked as 1 party - you booked say a table for 6 people to cover a group of 4 plus a group of 2 then as long as some of you turn up its not a problem and no charges apply.

A couple of times we ended up being a smaller party then the number of people booked for due to illness but it wasn't an issue

Another option is to phone up and explain what has happened and ask if they can amend your existing bookings to the smaller group size- They are usually able to accomodate this kind of issue as going down in party size is easier than going up.

SCOTTW · 16 Feb 18, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the reply. that eases my worries a little. I guess the difference between my situation and yours is that if one party cancel this would remove them from MDE and hence the ADR booking (i would assume) as you have to name the people linked to the ADR.

**mandco** · 16 Feb 18, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by SCOTTW

Thanks for the reply. that eases my worries a little. I guess the difference between my situation and yours is that if one party cancel this would remove them from MDE and hence the ADR booking (i would assume) as you have to name the people linked to the ADR.

I don't think it really makes any difference as you don't need to be staying onsite or have a dining plan to book adrs - if you do it often automatically allocates people linked to the booking but it doesn't mean they have to be the ones going.
I have people linked to my mde from previous trips even though they are not on my latest booking

Lucyjane45xxx · 16 Feb 18, 04:13 PM

No need to worry - your ADR reservations will 100% definitely remain

! Hope this helps to put your mind at rest and have a fab holiday - May is a brilliant time to go!

**Disney Bear** · 16 Feb 18, 04:31 PM

Absolutely, I can confirm nothing happens, up to you if you want to go in and amend the bookings to the reduced numbers.

**sha9** · 16 Feb 18, 04:36 PM

The ADRs will remain and it�s up to you if you amend them for the new party size.

16 Feb 18, 02:44 PM	#1
	16 Feb 18, 02:44 PM SCOTTW A Guest at All-Stars
SCOTTW A Guest at All-Stars Join Date: Jul 17	what happens if... We have 2 separate bookings (party 1 and party 2) travelling to disney in May. I have linked both in the MDE and already booked many ADRs to cover all people. It is likely that party 2 will have to cancel their holiday. What happens to the ADRs? My hope is that they will remain (restaurant / time slot) but the size of booking will reduce. My fear is that I'll have to start over from fresh for Party 1 and hence lose the bookings i've already made. Anyone had experience of this and what was the outcome?

16 Feb 18, 02:47 PM	#2
	16 Feb 18, 02:47 PM mandco VIP Dibber ✓Premium Member
mandco VIP Dibber Join Date: Mar 08	if the adrs are booked as 1 party - you booked say a table for 6 people to cover a group of 4 plus a group of 2 then as long as some of you turn up its not a problem and no charges apply. A couple of times we ended up being a smaller party then the number of people booked for due to illness but it wasn't an issue Another option is to phone up and explain what has happened and ask if they can amend your existing bookings to the smaller group size- They are usually able to accomodate this kind of issue as going down in party size is easier than going up. Edited at 02:50 PM.

16 Feb 18, 02:51 PM	#3
	16 Feb 18, 02:51 PM SCOTTW A Guest at All-Stars Thread Starter
SCOTTW Thread Starter A Guest at All-Stars Join Date: Jul 17	Thanks for the reply. that eases my worries a little. I guess the difference between my situation and yours is that if one party cancel this would remove them from MDE and hence the ADR booking (i would assume) as you have to name the people linked to the ADR.

16 Feb 18, 04:31 PM	#6
	16 Feb 18, 04:31 PM Disney Bear VIP Dibber ✓Premium Member
Disney Bear VIP Dibber Join Date: Feb 16 Location: Berkshire	Absolutely, I can confirm nothing happens, up to you if you want to go in and amend the bookings to the reduced numbers.