Disney World Advanced Dining Reservations | Full Guide Story

Disney World Advanced Dining Reservations | Full Guide

Eating in restaurants is one of our absolute favorite things to do in Walt Disney World, but in order to do it right, you need Disney Advanced Dining Reservations.

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Getting reservations for the restaurants you want to visit in Disney World is an essential step of the planning process and not something you want to skip.

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Disney World restaurant reservations are now open to ALL guests. That means even if you are not staying in a Disney World Resort Hotel you can now book dining reservations.

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The good news is that Advanced Dining Reservations are available for everyone whether you are staying in a Walt Disney World Resort or not.

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If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you can start making your dining reservations once you are 60 days from your hotel arrival date or from the desired dining date.

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Here are some of the others you should be aware of:

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If you show up to the Magic Kingdom with a dining reservation but no park reservation, you will not be allowed in.

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– Theme Parks – Resort Hotels – Disney Springs

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