Greetings Jill and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Nothing makes me happier than planning
advance dining reservations my visits to the Walt Disney World Resort, and one of the things I love the most about being a Disney Resort hotel Guest is being able to make reservations 180 days before check-in plus up to 10 days of my stay. This means you will be able to make dining reservations for the duration of your visit at the 180 day mark. If you are staying longer than 10 days, you will be able to make more reservations at the 170 day mark.
Cinderella’s Royal Table is my daughter’s favorite restaurant! She is a fan of all Disney Princesses so dining in royal regal in company of Disney Royalty is truly a special experience for her. Guests who wish to use Disney Dining Plan entitlements to pay for their meal are welcome to do so, just make sure that your vacation package is linked to your My Disney Experience account at the time of reservation, and your credit card will only be used to secure your reservation, it will not be charged for the meal. However, I have recently helped a friend make a reservation online using the Disney Dining Plan and at the time of booking I was advised to call (407) 939-3463 if using a dining plan as payment, so it might be easier to call directly. If for any reason you end up paying for your meal online in advance, once you arrive at the restaurant simply inform Cast Members that you will be using dining plan entitlements and they will be happy to reverse the charges on your credit card for you.
I hope this helps you while planning, Jill! Please stop by real soon if you have additional questions.
Best magical wishes,
Thiana