Disney Dining Reservations 60 Days Calculator

Disney Dining Reservation 60-Day Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the exact date you can begin making your Disney dining reservations, based on the 60-day booking window.

Enter the first day you plan to be at Disney World or Disneyland and potentially want to make a dining reservation.

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Your Earliest Booking Date:

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Understanding Disney's 60-Day Dining Reservation Window

Planning a Disney vacation involves many exciting steps, and securing your desired dining experiences is often one of the most critical. Disney Parks (Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California) operate on a 60-day advance dining reservation system. This means you can book your table service meals, character dining, and other special dining experiences up to 60 days before your visit.

Why is the 60-Day Window So Important?

• Popularity: Many of Disney's most sought-after restaurants, like Cinderella's Royal Table, Be Our Guest Restaurant, 'Ohana, and Space 220, book up incredibly fast. Without a reservation, you might miss out entirely.
• Character Dining: If meeting characters while you eat is a priority, these experiences are almost impossible to get without advance booking.
• Special Experiences: Dinner shows, dessert parties, and other unique dining events also fall under this 60-day rule and have limited availability.
• Planning Your Day: Having your dining reservations secured allows you to build the rest of your park day around them, optimizing your time and minimizing stress.

How the Calculator Helps

Our Disney Dining Reservation 60-Day Calculator takes the guesswork out of determining your crucial booking date. Simply enter the first day of your Disney trip, and it will instantly tell you the exact date 60 days prior. This is the day you need to be online or on the My Disney Experience/Disneyland app, ready to make your reservations.

Key Tips for Booking Success:

1. Be Ready at 6 AM ET (for Walt Disney World) / 3 AM PT (for Disneyland): Reservations typically open at these times. The earlier you log on, the better your chances of securing popular spots.
2. Have Your Dates and Times Ready: Know exactly which restaurants you want, on which days, and at what times. Have a few backup options in mind.
3. Disney Resort Guests Advantage (Walt Disney World): If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you can book dining for your entire length of stay (up to 10 days) starting 60 days before your check-in date. This is a significant advantage, allowing you to book reservations for later in your trip before off-site guests can. Our calculator will give you the first day you can book, and from that day, resort guests can book for their full stay.
4. Use the My Disney Experience App: This is often the fastest and most convenient way to make reservations.
5. Be Flexible: If your top choice isn't available, try different times or even different days. Sometimes, slight adjustments can open up availability.
6. Keep Checking: Even if you don't get your desired reservation initially, keep checking back. Cancellations happen frequently, especially in the days leading up to your trip.

Don't leave your Disney dining to chance! Use this calculator to pinpoint your booking date and set yourself up for a magical and delicious vacation.