Character Dining with Donald Duck; Tusker House Restaurant; Animal Kingdom; AA
  • On Feb 27, 2026
    Eugene from MO Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I'm staying at a WDW resort, and I'm wondering how it works to make reservations once my 60-day period opens. Will I see days past the normal 60-day calendar? Days that I'm not seeing now?

    Hi Eugene!

    Welcome back to planDisney! Thanks for making us one of your go-to resources when planning your upcoming trip!

    Once your Advanced Dining Reservation booking window opens, you will be able to see all availability for your entire trip, up to a 10-night stay, since you’re staying at a Disney World resort. It’s like magic! That booking window will open at 6 AM Eastern, 60 days prior to your resort check-in date. 

    It’s good to note that if you’ll be doing a “split stay,” where you’re staying at more than one Disney World resort during your vacation, you will have separate booking windows for each part of your stay. If you’ll only be at one Disney World resort under one reservation, though, you’ll be able to reserve dining for your whole trip at once. 

    If you have your heart set on a popular restaurant that’s tough to get reservations for, I recommend planning a meal there later on in your trip. The later in your trip, the more of a chance you’ll have at snagging that reservation since there will be fewer people able to make reservations at that time. 

    Of course, if you don’t get a reservation you were hoping for, you can always try checking back here and there leading up to your trip. I’ve especially had luck on my actual park day. Since guests can cancel most dining reservations up to 2 hours prior to the reservation time, I’ve seen availability pop up as guests change their plans.

    I hope that helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to come back and visit us!

    Jenn J.  

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Meet the Panelist: Jenn, Ohio

Hello from Ohio! I’m Jenn–a physical therapist, wife, and mom of 3 boys…who look just like Huey, Dewey, and Louie if you squint! I grew up visiting “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and now I consider Walt Disney World my home away from home. I have a healthy mix of Joy and Nostalgia when I’m at the Disney Parks, and I’m so excited to help you make lifelong memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Jenn

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