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1.Book Right AwayThe first step in securing your dining reservations is to set an alert for the 60 day mark from the day you want to reserve. Disneyland dining reservations (typically) go live at 6AM PT. There is a chance there may be a delay for certain restaurants so don't panic if you don't see a restaurant you have your heart set on appear! Disneyland App or Website? You can book online or via the Disneyland app. I personally find the website to be more reliable than the app as lately I will often find it will load all the reservations before the app does giving you an advantage. The app can be quicker to get your reservation confirmed though so there is a pro/con approach to using both. On my last experience using the website, despite having my credit card information saved to my Disneyland account, I was still prompted to fill in all my payment information to confirm my reservation which did slow me down. But when I checked the Disneyland app, not all of the restaurants were showing up yet even though they were available on the website. Disneyland Hardest to Get Reservations There are a few restaurants that are in high demand to secure dining reservations at Disneyland and if these are on your list you need to be prepared! All of the reservations for the following reservations will be gone within minutes:
If your dining reservations don't release at that 60 day mark or you miss out then the best course of action is to check frequently. I often keep an open browser to the restaurant I am trying to get and just check it as often as I think of it. Of course, that can easily become a nuisance which is why I recommend…. 2. Set Up Dining AlertsThere are a couple of different websites that offer free and paid dining reservation notifications. This is a great feature if you miss out on a dining reservation and you want to try and secure any cancellations. All of these services work the same way: you set up a date/time range for the restaurant of your choice and their automated system searches the Disneyland website for any open reservations. If an open reservation appears, you will get a text message or email with a direct link to reserve your dining.
The main difference between these options is how often the websites search because the more often they search, the easier time you will have finding a cancellation. I have personally used of these websites and have had the most luck the Mouse Watcher reservation finder. I usually find that I get the notifications from Mouse Watcher quickest although Mouse Dining isn't too far behind. My advice is to use them all- the more searches you have, the more likely you are to succeed in getting that cancelled time. I would reserve the paid service through Mouse Watcher for the restaurants that you cannot live without. I did notice it searched more frequently than the others but I guess you get what you pay for, right? 3. Get Creative with Party SizeOne thing I noticed when getting Disneyland reservations is the app would deprioritize parties of 2 as opposed to parties of 3-4. This is likely due to just logistics and not wanting to give away a table of four to a party of two. I managed to get more opportunities at reservations by changing our party size to three and had no issue when showing up to the restaurants with only two people. They won't charge you a penalty for this, as long as you don't make the numbers skewed to an extreme, and at least most of the party shows up. For bigger groups, rather than searching for a party of six, try two searches for a party of three and three or four and two. Sometimes you just have to try and work around Disneyland's dining system. Then when you arrive at the restaurant, let them know you're altogether and see if they can work something out to seat you as a group. Keep in mind this might not be guaranteed though! If you do manage to get two separate reservations that equal your party total, you can also call the Disney World dining line in advance and see if they can group your reservation together or stop by the restaurant the morning of your reservation. 4. Keep Searching When You ArriveMany guests may arrive at Disneyland and stop searching for those must-do dining reservations. I mean, this makes sense because you're busy and you may not want to spend time doing this on your trip. But even if you set aside a few minutes in the morning and evening to check, you may find the dining reservation you were looking for! Since Disneyland's policy is to charge $10 per person cancellation fee for no shows if guests don't cancel 24 hours prior to their reservation you may have the most luck for cancellations 24 hours before your ideal time. I managed to find two of my sought after reservation times while we were already at Disney because I took the time to keep checking and it paid off. 5. Use the Walk Up ListIf all else fails and you cannot secure a dining reservation then plan on going to the restaurant you want to dine at first thing in the morning when you arrive at the park. Usually most Disneyland restaurants will offer a walk up list. They will take your contact information and send you a text if they can get you a table. But remember, you need to do this as soon as possible in the morning otherwise the walk up list can fill up. There's never a guarantee you can get a reservation this way but many people have had success with this option that it's worth a try. Plan Your Disneyland Vacation!Start your vacation the right way by subscribing to our free deals newsletter! You’ll get helpful planning information, exclusive Disney deals, and access to the lowest priced Disney tickets anywhere. You can find more information on planning your vacation here:
Planning a Disney Vacation? Get Exclusive Discounts + Free Bonuses In addition to exclusive discounts for Mickey Visit subscribers, get our free planning printable and guide to make your life SO much easier. What time can you make Disney dining reservations online?Here's how to book Disney World dining reservations online: Log into your My Disney Experience account and under the Things to Do tab, click Make Reservations under Dining. The reservation window opens around 5:45 a.m. ET each day (the reservation hotline opens up at 7 a.m. ET).
What time do dining reservations open Disney app?Online or on (My Disney Experience app): Disney dining reservations open 6:00 am EST. By phone (407) WDW-DINE: Disney world dining reservations open 7:00 am EST.
What time do reservations become available at Disneyland?You'll need to plan your visit in advance, but you are limited to 120 days in advance at this time. The reservations are released on a rolling basis, and new reservations for 120 days out go live at 8 a.m. Pacific Time each day. The earlier you book, the better park availability there is.
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