Hey there, Sharon, and welcome to planDisney! This is a great question, and admittedly I didn’t know the answer. But now I do, thanks to you and my fellow planDisney panelist Michelle. Since you're here stumping us panelists, I may need to run a few questions by you!
Sharon, I confirmed that your arrival date is considered “day 0” when booking your
Advanced Dining Reservations. So for your arrival date of May 29, 2022, your Advanced DIning Reservation booking window will open on March 30, 2022, at 5:45 a.m. EST. The most popular
dining locations can fill up fast, so I suggest having a plan when your booking window opens. Also, if you are staying in a
Disney Resorts Collection Hotel as part of your stay you can book your dining reservations for your entire trip when your window opens! If you can’t get your desired restaurants toward the beginning of your visit, I recommend trying to find an available time closer to the end of your Disney Vacation.
If you’re looking for recommendations, my favorite restaurant right now is
Yak & Yeti in
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Yak & Yeti has a great atmosphere and fabulous Asian-inspired dishes! It serves both lunch and dinner, and I recommend either one. If you decide to stay for dinner, make sure and catch
Pandora - The World of Avatar after dark. Trekking through this land at night is truly beautiful! I also recommend considering
Disney Springs for dining options!
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin' and
The BOATHOUSE are two of my favorite Disney Springs options right now!
I hope this helps, Sharon! No matter which dining options you choose, don’t forget the snacks! Calories don’t count inside the “bubble."
Until Next Time,
PG