Disney's Advanced Dining Reservations
Disney's Advanced Dining Reservations
Select restaurants at Disney World Theme parks, Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs accept Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs).
These full-service restaurants are usually referred to as "Table-Service" restaurants.
These include restaurants and dining experiences that are in high demand such as character meals, dinner shows and highly sought-after restaurants.
Due to the popularity of many of the Table-Service restaurants it is strongly suggested that you make advanced dining reservations as they book up fast and walk-in seating may not be available.
How to Make Advanced Dining Reservations
All guests (even those staying off-site) can begin making advanced dining reservations starting at 6 a.m. Eastern time 60 days out.
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel (on-site) get an extended booking window for making dining reservations. Starting 60 days in advance of your arrival date, you can book dining reservations for the entire length of your resort stay- up to 10 days (60+10).
Guests not staying at a Disney Resort hotel (off-site) can also make advanced dining reservations 60 days out. As each day of your trip hits its 60 day mark you will be able to make dining reservations for that day (one day at a time verses on-site guests who can book 60+ 10 days in advance at the 60 day mark).
Advanced dining reservations can be made online in your My Disney Experience account or on the My Disney Experience mobile app.
Disney Dining
Disney offers two styles of dining, "Table- Service" and "Quick-Service".
Table-Service
Table-Service restaurants are Disney's full service restaurants. These restaurants accept advanced dining reservations. Same day reservations and walk-in seating may be available at some Table-Service restaurants, however dining reservations are strongly suggested as many do book up.
Table- Service Restaurants Include:
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Character Dining- Dine with Disney characters and have the opportunity to get photos and autographs.
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Unique/Themed Dining- Disney has some fun themed dining locations such as, 50's Prime Time, where you can dine in a retro themed house, Coral Reef which features a full wall aquarium with amazing views of sharks and other sea life. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, dine in car-shaped booths and watch old movie clips in this restaurant set like a drive-in movie.
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Dinner Shows- Hoop Dee Doo Revue and Mickey's Backyard BBQ, these restaurants include fun Disney entertainment to accompany your meal.
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Fine/Signature Dining- Disney also has a selection of fine dining restaurants such as California Grill, Victoria and Albert's and Le Cellier Steakhouse to name a few.
If you plan on dining at any of the character dining, unique/themed dining, dinner shows or fine/signature dining advanced reservations should be made as close to the 60 day mark as possible. Even at the 60 day mark certain restaurants may book up.
Quick-Service
Quick-Service restaurants are Disney's counter service dining options. These dining locations do not take reservations. These locations are more casual, just order, grab your food and find a seat.
Mobile Ordering
Disney offers mobile ordering at select Quick-Service restaurant locations. Using the My Disney Experience app guests can order and prepay for food from their mobile device.
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Most Quick-Service restaurant locations require you to place your food order through the My Disney Experience app on your mobile device, they do not currently allow you to order your food at a register. Instead the whole transaction is done through the app.
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Quick-Service restaurants can be very busy especially during lunch and dinner hours so make sure to plan ahead.
Dining Reservation Cancellation Policy
Do not forget to follow Disney's cancellation policy regarding their dining reservations. Disney does charge a no-show fee. If your plans change make sure to cancel any dining reservations you do not plan on attending. Disney's dining reservation cancellation policy can be seen here.
Last Updated 9/29/2020
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