Hi there, Jenee!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! We are glad you stopped by with your question!
I always get so excited when it's time to start making my
dining reservations because it means my Walt Disney World vacation is getting that much closer. The timing for making dining reservations can be a little confusing because Guests can begin booking online a little earlier than by phone. Guests may begin making dining reservations online or via
My Disney Experience mobile app beginning at 6:00 a.m. EST; whereas, the Disney Reservation Center opens for calls beginning at 7:00 a.m. EST. I would suggest that you log in around 5:45 a.m. EST since I have occasionally been able to start booking my
reservations a little before 6:00 a.m. EST. Of note, since you reside in the Central Time Zone, you will want to log in at 4:45 a.m. CST so that you are ready to go at 5:00 a.m. CST when your booking window opens. If you decide to book dining reservations over the phone, simply call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 and let a friendly Cast Member assist you.
If you will be
staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can begin making your dining reservations 180 days in advance of your arrival date for your entire length of stay (up to 10 days). It's such a great perk of staying on property!
I hope this information has been helpful to you and clears up any confusion. Please don't hesitate to stop by again with any new questions, Jenee. We would love to assist you further in planning a magical trip!
Bon Appétit,
Jodie