Hello Lori and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I'm so excited to know you and your beautiful family are in the midst of planning your 1st ever magical vacation to Walt Disney World Resort; it's sure to be practically perfect in every way!
I can see you are getting of to a great start by beginning to think about your
Advanced Dining Reservations at Disney restaurants which can be made up to
180 days in advance of arrival, plus for up to
10 additional days into a trip for those Guests who are staying in a Walt Disney World owned and run Resort hotel.
In answer to your important question;
yes all Guests even small infants must be included in the total number of diners in an Advanced Dining Reservation.
Including the whole family group in the reservation number means that the restaurant can prepare ahead for your arrival and can comfortably seat and safety accommodate your entire family.
My top tip for securing Advanced Dining Reservations is to make them via
My Disney Experience or the
My Disney Experience Mobile app and in case you were curious, my families current favourite restaurant is
'Ohana!
If I can help sprinkle any extra pixie dust onto your upcoming plans to visit
Walt Disney World Resort for the very 1st time please do pop back to ask me another question.
Have a great Disney day.
~ Jane