Hi there, Steven!
Thank you for stopping by planDisney. I am happy to answer your questions about your upcoming trip to Disneyland Resort!
Dining reservations can typically be made up to 60 days in advance on the
Disneyland website or
Disneyland app. Based on my calculations, December 29, 2024, seems like the day you can start making dining reservations for February 27, 2025. Reservations are often released at 6:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time, in my experience. However, sometimes it is earlier in the morning, and other times, it is later in the day. I'm sorry I don't have a specific time to share with you!
It sounds like you may be familiar with Walt Disney World Resort. Dining reservations at Disneyland work differently than those at Walt Disney World, as Guests need to make reservations daily for each day of their trip if they are doing it 60 days in advance. Reservations cannot be made for dates more than 60 days out, regardless of when your vacation starts. For example, dining reservations for February 28, 2025, cannot be made until 60 days ahead of time, which I believe is December 30, 2024. Also, keep in mind that not all reservations are released exactly 60 days in advance. If you do not see a reservation you are looking for, keep checking the website a couple of times each day, as they may be released later.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and
Lightning Lane Single Pass also work a little differently at Disneyland compared to Walt Disney World. Lightning Lane reservations cannot be made ahead of time at Disneyland. Guests can make their first Lightning Lane reservation for the day after scanning into a theme park, even if Lightning Lane Multi Pass was purchased ahead of time. Lightning Lane reservations cannot be made for more than one day either. I like that this allows for more spontaneity in my family's trips to Disneyland, although I know it is challenging for planners (like me!) who prefer to schedule their plans ahead of time!
You will arrive just in time for one of my favorite events, the
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Taking place from February 28 through April 21, 2025, this fantastic festival is filled with delicious food, great entertainment, and fun events for the entire family! I recommend purchasing a
Sip and Savor Pass, which includes digital coupons that can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating Festive Food Marketplace and dining locations. I use it on the highest-priced items to maximize my value!
Steven, I hope this information was helpful. Please reach out to planDisney again if you have other questions!
Magic Happens!
Jen