At booking, you will request your preferred dining time. Main (early) seating or Late seating. If Main Dining is not available, take these steps:
Ask to be put on the waitlist for Main Dining. That way, if there are any cancellations
prior to your cruise, you'll get the desired seating even before you board the ship.
It is much easier to accommodate smaller parties so if your traveling
with just your immediate family, it may be possible to switch from Late
to Main seating once you are aboard the ship.
If you do not hear before your cruise that you've been switched from
Late to Early dining, then you'll need to make the request on
Embarkation day. Requests are usually taken beginning at 1:00 p.m. so
be sure to board as early as possible. See your Welcome Aboard Personal
Navigator for details.
Disney Cruise Line strives to accommodate guests at their preferred
dining times but each cruise is very different. Requests are dependent
on the number of kids on board, large family reunion groups, etc.
Flexibility is key on vacation and DCL offers many
options for meals.