Hey there, Noelle!
If there is one thing that I love almost as much as a trip to Walt Disney World, it's a trip to Costco. With offerings like the famous $1.50 hot dog, jumbo-sized snacks, and the world's most amazing wine selection, what's not to love?
Noelle, I have booked a couple of trips through Costco Travel, and I am happy to help you in any way that I can. The first thing that you will want to know is that you do NOT have to wait until you are 60-days out from your vacation to link your theme park tickets to your
My Disney Experience account. In fact, I recommend that you link your tickets as soon as you can so that you can make your
Disney Park Pass system reservations before they
book up.
If you have tried
linking your theme park tickets, or even your
resort accommodations, to your account but have not been successfully able to, it is most likely because the confirmation number that Costco uses can be different from the Disney confirmation number that you need.
All you will need to do is to reach out to Costco Travel. The Costco Travel agents should be able to look up the number that you need via the phone (or chat) and provide any assistance.
Noelle, now let's talk about your advanced
dining reservations. You are correct that you will need to make your advanced dining reservations 60-days out. You do not need to have your theme park tickets linked before you make your dining reservations. All you will need is access to your My Disney Experience account, and a credit card that will be used to charge a no-show fee if you skip out on your reservation. Please note that very few locations, such as
Cinderella's Royal Table, require you to pay at the time of booking, but this will be clearly stated at the time of booking.
Best of luck with your reservations, Noelle!
Sarah B.