Hiya Kathy! Welcome back to planDisney, and thanks for visiting us with your dining reservation question. Personally, this is one of my favorite things about planning my family's Disney trips.
Oh, boy! Your Disney World vacation is coming up soon, and it's time to make some
Advance Dining Reservations. This is when that magical countdown starts to get real. So exciting!
Your eligibility window to make dining reservations opens up 60 days prior to your check-in date, beginning at 6:00 AM ET. So based on your arrival date of 12/7/2025... this means your window will open bright and early this Wednesday, on 10/8/2025! If you'll be a guest staying at a Disney Resort, you'll be allowed to book
dining reservations for the duration of your stay (for up to 10 nights). Other guests are able to make dining reservations up to 60 days in advance, each day when the new booking window becomes available.
I recommend making your wish list tonight! Jot down all your desired restaurants, dates, and preferred times so you're ready to go as soon as 6:00 AM rolls around. If you are looking for any experiences that you know are in high demand, such as the awesome new family-friendly pirate's tavern
Beak and Barrel located in Magic Kingdom's Adventureland ... try for that first! If you find your first choice of date is unavailable, check for a later date in your trip if you have the flexibility.
Kathy, I'll be wishing upon a star that you get all the magical dining reservations you desire! Please send me any
questions at planDisney, I'd love to help.
See ya' real soon!
Tami