Hi there, Richia!
Congratulations on your upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World!
Reservations for table service dining are strongly encouraged. Restaurants tend to fill up early, particularly popular spots (character dining and signature experiences, in particular), and summertime is when attendance sees some increased numbers thanks to summer vacation.
But Disney wants to make sure to accommodate as many of its Guests as possible, and provides ample time for making those important Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs). You can start making those reservations 180 days before your official check-in date at your home Walt Disney World Resort.
And there are two ways to go about it:
online or by telephone (407) WDW-DINE.
Certainly, you can make reservations when you arrive; your Resort concierge can assist you with that when you check in. Consider, though, doing your best to make those reservations early so you won't run into any disappointments when you're there.
Have a wonderful time!
See you later, celebrator,
-Deborah B.