Welcome to planDisney, Robin!
Thanks for choosing to be our Guest. When it comes to planning my own Walt Disney World vacations, I get very excited about all the
amazing dining options. Like Anton Ego from Ratatouille, I don't just like food, I LOVE it! On my last visit, I had a very tasty meal at
Space 220. The steak was out-of-this-world and the Chocolate Cheesecake was heavenly.
Guests with the
Park Hopper Option can only enter their second park from 2:00 PM. Having a dining reservation won't give you early access. However, you'll be pleased to know that there's a 15-minute grace period for dining reservations. Therefore, Disney will hold your reservation if you're a little bit late. Just make sure you're at the gate at 2:00 PM and that you make a beeline to your restaurant.
If you're feeling nervous about your reservation, you can always try modifying it on the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. This isn't always possible. However, sometimes a later time becomes available if someone cancels. This has happened to me many times before. In fact, on my most recent Disney trip, I modified a few dining reservations by 10-30 minutes and it really made a difference. Therefore, keep checking in the build-up to your trip.
I hope that's helpful, Robin. Have a delicious Disney vacation.
Mike