Disney World Planning: Making your ADR's

Hi Friends,

Now that you have picked the restaurants for your upcoming trip, you will want to book as close to the 180 day mark from your vacation date. Sometimes it's not possible to book at the 180 day mark, but the earliest you can book, the better. The practice of booking so far in advance is becoming more and more necessary with the popularity of the Disney dining plan.

Just a few days ago I had a friend tell me he couldn't get into the Be Our Guest restaurant on an upcoming trip because it was already full.  Now I'm not saying that this is the case always, I mean I've been in some restaurants that have been fairly empty but the popular restaurants do full up quickly.

You have 2 options for booking your ADR'S:

1. Book online, sign into your Disney world account and follow the steps under make a dining reservation. (Under the what to eat heading) You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.

2. Call Disney worlds dining reservation number and talk to a wonderful Disney cast member who can book them as you chat. You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.

Chris and I have booked both ways and they both have their pros and cons:

Online

Pro: You can book at your own pace

Pro: Access to the restaurants basic information and sometimes menu's

Con: You can have computer, internet, or website issues that may delay booking

Con: You don't have access to all of the available times

Phone

Pro: You can talk directly to a Disney Cast Members who have access to all available times

Pro: Disney Cast Members are able to trouble shoot any issues you have with restaurants

Pro: You tell the Cast Member what you want and they do their best to accommodate your needs

Con: You may have to wait on hold if the Disney Cast Members are busy

Con: It takes time and sometimes money (if you don't have a long distance plan) to call and go through several reservations

Hopefully this helps with making your dining reservations through Disney. I will be back next time to explain what to do with your reservation numbers once you get them. Have a magical night!

-Alice