Walt Disney World Online Advanced Dining Reservation (ADRs) FAQs

In Mid June of 2009, Walt Disney World started allowing visitors to the parks, resorts and Downtown Disney to book advanced dining reservations (ADRs) online through their Walt Disney World Official Site. This is a great relief for many of the people that have sat on hold for hours with Walt Disney World during the complicated switch over of different systems trying to book their advanced dining reservations, for international callers who were paying an arm and a leg to make their advanced dining reservations, and simply for those people that are not able to get on a phone at 8:00am EST to make a phone call to Walt Disney World Reservations.

At what time are you able to start making your online ADR's?
On the 180 day mark before your trip to Walt Disney World, you are able to get online to make your Advanced Dining Reservations at 6:01am EST. If you are within your 90 days of arrival, you can book your online Advanced Reservations at anytime.

Are you able to make 180+10 ADRs reservations online if you are staying at a Walt Disney World resort?
You are able to make your advanced dining reservations online 180+10 days from you arrival date at a Walt Disney World resort. Make sure that you click on retrieve your reservation, which can be found underneath the picture for the restaurant when making your reservation and input your Walt Disney World Resort confirmation number and phone number that was used in booking reservation. Retrieving your reservation will open up the 180+10 day window for advanced dining reservations.

Can I use online ADRs to book dinner packages like Fantasmic! Or Dine with an Imagineer?
At this time you are unable to book online advanced dining reservations for the Fantasmic! dinner special and Dine with an Imagineer, although it does look like this will be an option in the near future. For the time being you will have to make the advanced dining reservations for these Walt Disney World dining packages at (407) 939-5665.

Can I use online ADRs to book dinner shows like Walt Disney World's Hoop-Dee-Doo?
Yes! Walt Disney World online advanced dining reservation system allows guests to book dinner shows for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Mickey's Backyard BBQ and Disney's Spirit of Aloha Show. Keep in mind that you will need a credit card and will be charged in full for the Dinner Show.

Will Walt Disney World still be taking ADRs by phone?
At this time Walt Disney World will still be keeping phone lines open for those that do not have internet access or for those that are having problems making reservations online. The phone number that you can make advanced dining reservations is (407) WDW-DINE.

How do I know that my ADRs have gone through?
When making your Walt Disney World advanced dining reservations online, make sure that you go to the cart where your reservations are stored and finalize the order. If you owe money or a credit card number is needed, be sure to input that, or you will not be able to progress any further. When the order for your advanced dining reservations has been completed online, you will receive an email containing the confirmation numbers for each of your Disney advanced dining reservations. Make sure to hang on to this and bring it with you to the restaurants in case there is a problem with reservations.

Am I able to modify/cancel my Walt Disney World ADRs online?
You are able to modify, view and cancel advanced dining reservations that you have made online or on the phone, as long as you have the confirmation number for each of your restaurant reservations. To find your reservations go to the Walt Disney World Official Page, click on My Disney Vacation and click on Dining Reservation.

What if I have a special dietary requirement or will be needing a high chair or a spot available for a wheelchair?
After you confirm the time for the online dining reservation that you are looking for, you will see a spot where you can choose options or make a comment that you would like the Walt Disney World restaurant to know. You are also given a choice of several different celebrations that you may be celebrating

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