I've made all of my dining reservations in advance, but I was wondering if they will still seat you if you are a little late. A family friend told me that the transportation is painful and slow, what if they make us late? How much earlier should we leave?

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Hi Jeanette - I've been a little late and still was able to keep my reservation. I think it varies by restaurant, however.

Disney recommends that you leave at least ninety minutes early to get to your dining reservations. I've found that it can take a while, especially on the bus, so that's probably a good rule of thumb. Keep in mind that if your reservation is in a theme park, you'll need to have your bags checked and enter the park which can take some time in addition to the transit time.

Have a great vacation!

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