Hi there, Tim, and welcome to planDisney! I’m so glad you’re here today with this great question about your upcoming visit to Walt Disney World Resort. My Panelist pals and I are here and happy to help our fellow Guests, just like you!
Tim, it sounds like you’re looking forward to some fun dining experiences during your time at the Most Magical Place on Earth! I tend to plan my days around my Advance Dining Reservations at my favorite restaurants, so I totally understand your desire to learn more about the
Mobile Dine Walk-Up Availability feature in the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. When you’re ready to join a Walk-Up List, you’ll need to be close in proximity to the dining location. You must have location services enabled in the My Disney Experience Mobile App in order to use this feature. If you’re too far away, you’ll see a message pop up that will prompt you to move closer to the restaurant before you can join.
You can typically join a Walk-Up List when a restaurant opens, and the process is similar to booking an
Advance Dining Reservation. If you find that the Walk-Up List can’t accommodate your party, keep checking back. I was told by a friendly Cast Member that the list will update periodically and this often allows more Guests to join.
I know you weren’t able to book the Advance Dining Reservation that you were hoping for, but I would encourage you to keep checking back to see if one becomes available between now and the day you’d like to dine. As the date draws near, you might see availability pop up here and there, as Guests will be modifying their plans to accommodate
Lightning Lane selections and other changes in their plans. This is especially true in the few days leading up to your visit. I will wish upon a star that you’re able to find the reservations you want, well in advance of your visit!
I hope this is helpful as you plan your visit to Walt Disney World Resort! If you’d like any recommendations on where to find amazing meals and snacks during your vacation, you have a friend in me!
Bon appetit!
Jennifer