Pop Century Pool
  • On Jun 12, 2025
    Jill from LA 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 check into my hotel (Disney's Pop Century) on August 18th, but my park tickets begin August 19th. Shouldn't I be able to make ADRs for Disney Springs beginning June 18th? The app is telling me I can begin on June 19th.

    Hi Jill!

    Thanks for coming back to visit us at planDisney! 

    Since you’ll be staying at a Disney World resort, your Advanced Dining Reservation booking window will open for your entire trip at 6 AM Eastern, 60 days prior to your check-in date. When I stuck your check-in date into a calendar calculator, it looks like your booking window will open on June 19, 2025. 

    It’s also good to note that if you plan to purchase and book any Lightning Lane services, you’ll get the perk of booking 7 days prior to your check-in date since you’ll be a Disney World resort guest! For your specific trip, that means you’ll be able to purchase and book Lightning Lanes for your entire trip beginning at 7 AM Eastern on August 11, 2025.

    I recommend booking your dining and Lightning Lanes as soon as those booking windows open. And since you can book for your whole trip, I always find it helpful to book those for the end of my trip first, then work my way backward to the first day of my trip. It usually gives me a better chance at snagging harder-to-get reservations. 

    If you don’t get the dining reservations or Lightning Lane return times you were hoping for, though, remember that you can always modify them leading up to your trip, pending availability. As people fine-tune their itinerary once their trip gets closer, sometimes availability will open up!

    I hope you have the best trip! Let us know if you have any other questions!

    Jenn J. 

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Meet the Panelist: Jenn, Ohio

Hello from Ohio! I’m Jenn–a physical therapist, wife, and mom of 3 boys…who look just like Huey, Dewey, and Louie if you squint! I grew up visiting “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and now I consider Walt Disney World my home away from home. I have a healthy mix of Joy and Nostalgia when I’m at the Disney Parks, and I’m so excited to help you make lifelong memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Jenn

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