My Dining Planning

I know how important food is, and I want to help you arrange your many Disney dining experiences. The vacation planning articles in this section cover everything you need to know about the what’s, where’s, when’s, and how’s of restaurants at Walt Disney World!

Planning Step 4: My Dining Articles Guide
I've provided you with your 'My Dining Choices' page in your AVP, but how do you put together a truly outstanding dining itinerary? Let me guide you through it step-by-step!

Disney's Hotel Guests Have A 180+10 ADR Policy
[Updtd Oct 28, 09]
Are you staying at a Disney owned Resort hotel? Would you rather make ALL of your dining reservations on your arrival day's 180-day Reservation Window, or would you rather wake up early multiple mornings and make multiple long distance phone calls? Of course the answer's obvious! You can do the first and better idea!

How To Make an Advance Dining Reservation
Let me show you the in’s and out’s of Disney’s Advance Dining Reservation system. I’ll walk you through the phone calls you'll need to make! Don’t worry – it’s easy!

Request the Best Times For Your Advance Dining Reservations!
[Updtd Dec 26, 08]
As with the attractions and everything else at Walt Disney World, the “when’s” of your Advance Dining Reservations are just as important as all the “where’s!” Let’s review what I mean by that!

Are You SURE You Want That Character Breakfast?
[Updtd Dec 26, 08]
Am I SURE I want to write this article for you? Well ... I can’t very well NOT write it when I know how important it is! Please don’t be mad at me, but I’m only being honest ... Let’s at least have a look!

About That Cinderella Character Meal
The Cinderella’s Royal Table Character Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is a magical way and place to meet the famous princess and her royal friends. This much-too-small restaurant in her royal residence is also THE numero uno, most difficult reservation to secure in all of Walt Disney World. How do I get in, and what do I do if I don’t?

A Variety of Dining Services
Walt Disney World has all sorts of restaurants to choose from! Knowing the available types of service will help you make the best choices for your vacation itinerary.

My TourGuideMiKE Dining Favorites!
There are so many restaurant choices at Walt Disney World that I have devised my very own classifications to help you know the ‘best of the best of the best.’ And, no, that’s not a typo! Let’s have a gander … :>)

What Are Dining Reservation Windows?
[Updtd Oct 28, 09]
Disney provides us with the ability to reserve their restaurants at a certain number of days out from the requested date. Knowing when to call for where is definitely 'must know' info!

Character Dining
[Updtd Feb 28, 10]
Would you rather have Disney characters come to your table for autographs and photos, OR wait in a long, hot, pushy line to meet them? If we agree on the former, let me show you all the wonderful opportunities you have available!

How Many Restaurants Are Too Many?
Yes, we co-o-ould plan and reserve every meal while you’re at Walt Disney World, and it’s true that there are a lot of excellent dining opportunities to choose from, but should you? What’s best for you? Let’s review, you!

Save Money with 'Tables in Wonderland!'
[Updtd Jan 17, 10]
There's nothing better than saving money on meals at Walt Disney World! Both Florida residents and all annual passholders can save money by purchasing the Tables in Wonderland membership card. Find out how much it cost, where to call, and which restaurants participate!

Save Money On Food & Drink
Yowza! The necessary need of buying enough food and drinks per day in the parks can add up re-e-eally quick at Walt Disney World.

Special Dietary Needs
Some of us can’t be anywhere near a nut! And I'm not referring to that distant uncle who everyone avoids at the family reunion! Learn what Disney provides to accommodate our special dietary requests.

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