Arghhh, Richard, and thanks for swabbing the deck with us at planDisney! It sounds like you're planning a voyage to
Walt Disney World Resort, so let's talk about how you can belly up to the bar with the other "scurvy scum" while you're at Magic Kingdom Park.
Guests can make advanced dining reservations
60 days in advance, so I checked the dining calendar in my app to see when that window will open for September 13.
I opened my
mobile app and tapped the plus sign at the bottom of the screen to select "Check Dining Availability." I chose my party size, and a calendar immediately popped up. I scrolled to September and saw that, as of today, I could book dining through September 10. Counting ahead, it looks like the 60-day window will open on July 15.
If you're staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, you can make dining reservations
for the length of your stay (up to 10 days) when the 60-day window opens. For example, if you're checking in on September 12, your booking window will open on July 14, and you should be able to see availability for all days of your stay at the hotel. Be sure your resort reservation is linked to your My Disney Experience account so the system will give you that option.
Reservations typically open online at 6:00 AM EST, so I set my alarm to make time to brew a hot cup of coffee and log in. My tip is to have a list of your must-do dining and the dates you'll be in the parks. I also jot down reservations as they're confirmed so I don't attempt to double-book myself!
The Beak and Barrel is one of my favorite experiences, so I'm crossing my fingers (and that delightful dangling dirty leg!) so you'll have good luck finding availability. A secret tip: order the
Salty Seas mARRRgarita, but say it like a pirate. You'll impress your waiter AND steal his joke!
Richard, we always "wants the rum" here at
planDisney, so please sail back by anytime. Thanks again for your question, and don't walk the plank!
Magic awaits,
Elaine