WDW Trekker

There are many great restaurants located throughout the Walt Disney World Resort catering to just about all types of appetites. One of the best ways to assure getting into one of them is to place priority seating reservations prior to your arrival. This minor step, depending on the time of year you travel, can be critical especially if you are used to eating at a certain time.

There are two ways of making reservations. You may call dining services directly at 1-407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) and speak with a Cast Member who will gladly attempt to get you your desired time and restaurant. Just be sure to have your resort reservation number on hand when you call. (This is relatively new to the process. I’m still getting used to it.) The second way is by visiting the website, DisneyWorld.com/dining, and making your choices there.

The one lesson that I have learned more and more is to make reservations for any sit down meal as you can, including breakfast and lunch. Having the reservations in place guarantees your spot and will get you seated faster (especially in the morning). Certain restaurants are so popular that they will not seat you unless you have a reservation.

Note: There are also times of the year where security will not allow you into a resort parking lot unless you have a confirmed reservation at a restaurant such as Christmas, Easter, and a few others. If you know you will be needing to eat at certain restaurants, even in the morning, make the reservation.

Another small note to remember is that as reservations are being made, others are being canceled. So, if there is a restaurant you would like to try, attempt to make the reservation. If it is not available, try calling back later in the day or another day. One example of this is Le Celier at the Canada pavilion in Epcot. Sometimes it is possible to get a reservation based on a last minute cancellation, but you need to act fast and be flexible with your time.