How do you make Advance Dining Reservations for your Walt Disney World vacation? We’re taking a closer look at what an Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) at Disney World is, how to make them, and what you need to know.
Disney World Dining Reservations
What is an Advance Dining Reservation, or as most people call it, an “ADR.” ADRs are reservations for table service restaurants at Disney World. Just like a restaurant around your town, you can make reservations for all table service restaurants around Disney World.
When Can You Make an ADR?
Advance Dining Reservations can be made for most of the restaurants or events 60 days prior to your arrival date. If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, once you’ve hit your 60-day mark, you can make dining reservations for every day of your trip (up to 10 days). Make sure you link your reservation to your My Disney Experience account to make your reservations.
Typically, reservations will open up about 6 AM EST on your 60-day mark, so it can help to be logged on early to make reservations for some of Disney’s most popular restaurants.
Who Needs to Make ADRs?
If you want to eat at a table service restaurant, Disney recommends you make an ADR. Now, is this always true? For Disney World’s most popular restaurants, it is certainly important to. While there are some restaurants you may be able to grab a reservation for closer to your date, it’s always a good rule of thumb to make your reservations well in advance to makes sure you can secure the spots and times you want.
How to Make a Disney Dining Reservation
To make your Disney World dining reservation, you have two options: making it on the Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app. Here are the full list of steps for each.
Make a Reservation on the Disney World Website
- Visit the Official Disney World Website: Start by going to the official Walt Disney World website (www.disneyworld.disney.go.com).
- Sign In to Your Account: If you already have a Disney account, sign in. If not, you’ll need to create one.
- Navigate to Dining Reservations: On the homepage, hover over the “Things to Do” tab and select “Make Reservations” under the Dining section.
- Select Your Desired Date and Location: Use the search filters to choose the date, time, and restaurant where you wish to dine. You can also specify the number of people in your party. You’ll have the option to select up to ten consecutive dates at a time.
- Browse Available Options: The website will show you a list of available dining options based on your criteria. Review the options and select your preferred time.
- Confirm Your Reservation: Once you’ve chosen a restaurant and time, click on “Reserve” and follow the prompts to confirm your reservation. You may need to provide a credit card to secure your booking.
- Review Your Reservation Details: After confirming, review the details of your reservation to ensure everything is correct. You will receive a confirmation email with all the necessary information.
Make a Reservation on My Disney Experience
Advance Dining Reservations are just a small part of Disney World Dining; read more about dining at Walt Disney World.
