• On Jan 16, 2019
    Jen from MI Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    How do I find out a specific restaurant’s cancellation policy? I have read on the website that each restaurant has its own rule in regards to when reservations can be cancelled without penalty. However, many restaurants do not provide this timeframe.

    Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Jen! Your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is coming up in just a few weeks so it's a great time to nail down some of those final details, including finalizing your dining reservations.

    All guests are able to book their table-service dining reservations 180 days in advance, but one of the benefits of staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel is that at that 180 day mark before your arrival you can book dining reservations for the entire length of your stay, up to 10 days! This means that Resort hotel guests get the first opportunity to book popular restaurants that fill up quickly like Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom Park. Because the booking window for dining begins so far in advance, if you're anything like me you might want to change your mind a few times in the days and weeks leading up to your vacation. You can change or cancel your dining reservation up until midnight the day before without incurring a charge to your credit card. If you cancel on the same day or don't show up to your reservation at all, there will be a per person fee charged to the credit card saved to your account.

    Because the process of making reservations is so flexible, guests are changing their dining reservations all the time so if you didn't get a spot at a restaurant you wanted to try, keep checking the My Disney Experience app! You never know what might pop up.

    Jessica
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Meet the Panelist: Jessica, Texas

I'm a data scientist and lifelong Disney enthusiast who’s been visiting Walt Disney World Resort since I was a baby. My Disney travel style combines stunning lounges and world-class dining with the joy of hidden entertainment gems and my all-time favorite attractions. Whether it’s a foodie-focused couples' getaway or a fabulous girls' trip, I believe the magic starts with planning, and I'm passionate about crafting unforgettable adventures. Learn More About Jessica

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