Hi Amy! Welcome to planDisney.
Oh Boy! I think you are my Dante. I obviously love
Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning. As a foodie,
Advance Dining Reservations are my jam. The spreadsheets and note-taking on all my favorite restaurants as that 60-day mark approaches are a little intense. And with the popularity of some dining venues, being on the
ready at approximately 5:45 AM Eastern Time will be important to not miss out! Remember, if you are
Disney Resorts Collection Guest, you can reserve 10 days out from your start date.
Evaluate your list, start with either the most important or hardest to get restaurant. Always have options as you may need to be flexible. Just a few that tend to book up quickly include
Be Our Guest Restaurant,
Chef Mickey's,
Topolino's Terrace,
Cinderella's Royal Table, and
Space 220 Restaurant. If you do not score your favorite, do not give up hope. My go-to dining reservation tip is to check 24-48 hours before your desired time. Guests must cancel reservations within 24 hours of their reservation to avoid a fee. The finale of my last trip was a last-minute
California Grill dining reservation during
Disney Enchantment nighttime spectacular.
During your visit, keep your eyes peeled for the golden
Disney Fab 50 Character Collection statues. They make the perfect selfie backgrounds to share with family and on social media. To the right of
Tree of Life at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park you can find Nemo. And stay late to watch the Tree of Life come alive during
Beacons of Magic.
Keeping it Magical,
Cindy