Welcome back to planDisney with an excellent question, Rocky!
I am happy to hear you will celebrate your daughter’s 16th birthday at the Walt Disney World Resort. I love commemorating special dates at
The Most Magical Place on Earth, and I know how excited you must be to plan special memories for your princess.
As a fellow international Guest, I understand your concerns about
dining reservations, especially for popular restaurants like
Cinderella’s Royal Table. Besides planning ahead, we also need to worry about time zones to be sure we make reservations precisely at the right time! Unfortunately, it is not possible to make reservations now for your December visit. The reservation window for online booking opens 60 days in advance at around 5:45 a.m. ET each day, so you need to plan accordingly.
If you are staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, remember that you can make dining reservations for your entire length of stay (for up to a 10-night stay) up to 60 days in advance of your check-in date, so I recommend planning your visit to Cinderella’s Royal Table towards the last couple of days of your stay to increase your chances of finding availability.
If you are still unable to make reservations, please keep trying. I have already found availability at popular restaurants in the days leading up to my visit because sometimes other Guests need to change their plans and cancel their reservations. You are also welcome to add your party to the
walk-up waitlist (subject to availability) on the date of your visit via the My Disney Experience mobile app, and you can even stop by Cinderella’s Royal Table to check if they can accommodate walk-in Guests.
I hope this information is helpful, Rocky. Come back to visit us real soon with more questions. It will be an honor to help you plan magical memories for your daughter’s birthday celebration!
Best Disney wishes,
Thiana