Hi, there!
Welcome to planDisney, JoAnn. I'm so happy you stopped by and even happier to hear you're planning a
Walt Disney World Resort vacation! It's the very best kind if you ask me.
One of my favorite things to do at the Walt Disney World Resort is EAT. With seemingly limitless dining options, there's something to please every palate! You ask a really great question about
the 60-day mark to make dining reservations. While there isn't currently a link or tool on the Walt Disney World Resort website to calculate that 60-day mark for you, there are several unofficial dining reservation calculators online. I usually just do a quick Google search to find one of those unofficial calculators when I'm trying to pinpoint the day I can begin making my dining reservations for my next Disney vacation.
For your upcoming stay with an arrival date of November 5, you're correct - your 60-day dining reservation window will open on September 6. That's so exciting! That means you can begin making those reservations in just a few days. On the day of the 60-day mark, you can
begin making dining reservations online as early as 6:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time. Sometimes, I've been able to book a dining reservation just a few minutes before 6:00 AM, so I recommend having your laptop, tablet, or smartphone ready to go by 5:45 AM. Set that alarm clock, make a cup of coffee (in a Disney mug, of course!), and be ready to make some magic!
If you're looking for a really unique dining experience, I recommend making a reservation at
Sanaa. This "hidden gem" at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village is my family's most favorite restaurant in all of Walt Disney World Resort! With incredible food and breathtaking views of the savanna, a reservation at Sanaa always makes for a memorable meal.
I hope this was helpful, JoAnn. Be sure to visit us again with any new questions you may have about your upcoming Disney vacation! We'd love to help you plan a magical stay.
Ashley