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  • On Oct 11, 2025
    Carol from NJ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    i am arriving at a disney hotel dec 28 2025. when is the first date I can make dining reservations

    Hi Carol! Welcome back to planDisney!

    Oh boy! Your Walt Disney World vacation will be here before you know it. A visit during the holiday season is absolutely magical, with many of the parks and resorts decorated in festive decor. You are in for a treat during your stay!

    Advanced Dining Reservations are available to begin booking 60 days in advance of your arrival. With your arrival on December 28th, you should be able to log in on the morning of October 29th at 6 AM EST to begin booking your dining. Since you're staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can book dining reservations for your entire length of stay, up to 10 days. This will allow you to take care of this task all in one day. 

    Carol, keep in mind that Advanced Dining Reservations are highly recommended for all table service restaurants at Walt Disney World. With this being a busy time of the year to visit, locking in your dining as soon as you can will be beneficial. Some reservations are tougher to secure than others, so make sure you are flexible with the dates you can visit each one. I usually like to finish making my dining reservations before solidifying which parks to visit each day, especially since Theme Park Reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets. One of my favorite restaurants to frequent is Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all fantastic, including the Macadamia Nut Pancakes on the breakfast menu. 

    I hope you have a magical time during your stay! Stop back and see us any time at planDisney with any additional Disney vacation planning questions that come your way. 

    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, South Carolina

Hello friends! Greg here from Charleston, SC. I am a Disney-loving husband and dad to two wonderful daughters. Walt Disney World Resort offers everything you want in a vacation and touches all the senses. From the sights to sounds and even the smells, there is something for everyone to enjoy! When our family is not riding "it’s a small world" or going on a Journey Into Imagination With Figment, we are readily planning our next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Learn More About Greg

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