Royal greetings, Kathryn!
Welcome to planDisney. We're honored you've brought us your excellent
Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning question! It sounds like you're preparing for a splendid
springtime visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth. There's no more beautiful time to experience the Walt Disney World Resort, in my opinion. The theme parks will be dressed in their dapper springtime best, and the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be in full bloom!
Kathryn, it's almost time for a magical milestone... your 60-day booking window for
dining reservations and Enchanted Extras Collection offerings! Guests can begin securing these reservation types 60 days in advance, beginning at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Guests staying at an eligible Disney Resort hotel enjoy the
added advantage of reserving dining bookings and Enchanted Extras Collection offerings for their length-of-stay (up to a 10-night stay) beginning at that time!
Some dining and Enchanted Extras Collection experiences are more difficult to score than others due to popularity and availability, Kathryn. For those highly-prized experiences, I try to plan them for dates later in my vacation in order to improve the likelihood I'm able to snag a reservation. For example, popular experiences like
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera and
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are occasionally unavailable at 60 days out but may offer availability at 62 days out. Be sure to set up your itinerary in a way that allows you the best chance for booking success!
Kathryn, as a Disney Resort hotel Guest, you'll also enjoy
early theme park entry (and extended evening hours, if staying at a Deluxe Resort hotel, Deluxe Villa Resort, or other select hotel). Be sure to glance over the
Hours & Events Calendar ahead of your visit to map out your itinerary to maximize your thrilling theme park days!
I hope you've found this information helpful, Kathryn. If you have any additional planning questions, feel free to revisit us at
planDisney again anytime. We're here to help you make special memories at The Most Magical Place on Earth!
Warm wishes,
Lauren