There are lots of different ways to contact Disney World, and I've spent the last several days on the phone verifying phone numbers and details about how to book all kinds of reservations for Disney World trips.
Below, you'll see how and when to book just about anything, as well as cancellation and payment policies, and whether or not you can expect to see the reservation show up in My Disney Experience.
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- General reservation info
- Dining-related reservation info
- Special event reservation info
- Recreation reservation info
- Reservations requiring full payment up front
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General/basic reservation info
These are the basics that everybody needs to make their Disney reservations.
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Reservation type,When to make,How,Cancellation policy,Deposit required,Will show up in MDE? (Things that aren't added in MDE automatically can be added as a note.)
Disney World vacation package,"Reservations can be made once they are released for the year you're traveling (usually released in late July the year prior), up to 499 days ahead of time.","You can make reservations online, by using an agent, or by calling (407) 939-5277.",Packages canceled 45 days or more in advance will allow you to get a full refund (except for travel insurance or airfare if you purchased those through Disney). Packages canceled 2-44 days beforehand will result in a $200 cancellation fee. Packages canceled a day prior will be charged in full.,"$200 deposit required within 7 days (if booking online, the deposit is due immediately) and insurance is due immediately if you add it. Full payment is due 45 days before your trip begins. Payments can be applied until then if you'd like to pay as you go.",Yes
Room-only Disney resort reservation,Up to 499 days beforehand,"Call Disney World at (407) 939-5277 (just be careful that the phone rep doesn't try to upgrade you to a package if that's not what you want) or booking through an agent is the way to do it if resort rates for your travel dates haven't been announced yet. Once room rates are announced, you can also book online.",Can cancel up to 5 days beforehand without paying any penalty (up to 6 days if booked online).,"1 night's deposit due within 7 days if booking by phone, deposit due immediately when booking online. Final payment is due when you check in. ",Yes
Disney Vacation Club booking,Varies by resort. Check this list for more info - DVC Request chart,Can book directly with a DVC owner or through a site like DVCRequest.com,No refunds available if you need to cancel which is why trip insurance may be especially helpful when using DVC points,Full payment usually required when booking,Yes
FastPass+ reservations,"Up to 60 days beforehand (beginning at 7 a.m.) for on-site and Swan/Dolphin guests and up to 10 days of FP+ can be made at a time. Up to 30 days before the day you'll be in a park for everybody else (which means being online multiple days in a row for people staying off-site). ","407-939-7765 or FP+ section of the WDW site (the website is the preferrable method, but the phone number can be handy if you run into issues)",N/A,N/A,Yes
Memory Maker,"Anytime, but must purchase at least 3 days beforehand to receive the pre-purchase discount",On the WDW site,Non-refundable unless purchased as part of a Magic Your Way package,Full payment due when booking or you can book it as part of a package and then the package rules apply,Yes
Magical Express,"Anytime, but highly suggest making it at least 10 days beforehand (preferably at least several weeks beforehand so you can receive all of your information by mail)",On the ME site or by calling (866) 599-0951,None,None,Yes
Stroller and ECV/scooter rental,"If renting from Disney, you can reserve in person (ECVs have very limited quantities). If booking through a third-party company, it will vary. ","If renting from Disney, you need to go in person to the rental places. If booking through a third-party vendor, you'll need to contact them directly.","When booking from a third-party vendor, most require cancellation at least 48 hours beforehand.","When booking from a third-party vendor, your card will usually be charged at the time you book.",No[/easytable]
Nearly all of these can be booked using the same methods, but the payment terms and other details vary.
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Reservation type,When to make,How,Cancellation policy,Deposit required,Will show up in MDE? (Things that aren't added in MDE automatically can be added as a note.)
Most Table Service reservations and Be Our Guest lunch,Up to 180 days ahead of time (people staying on-site can make up to 10 days worth of reservations at once),Online (beginning at 6 a.m. eastern time 180 days beforehand) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time),"Disney says they must be canceled 24 hours beforehand, but it's really midnight the night before. ","A credit card guarantee is required to make these reservations, but will only be charged $10/person if nobody in your group shows up for the reservation. If at least part of your group shows up, you won't be charged a no-show fee.",Yes
"Cinderella’s Royal Table, Hoop Dee Doo Revue, Spirit of Aloha Luau, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ",Up to 180 days ahead of time,Online (beginning at 6 a.m. eastern time 180 days beforehand) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time),The 3 dinner shows must be canceled 48 hours in advance to get a refund. Cinderella's Royal Table can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance.,"Full payment required at time of booking if you're not on the Disney Dining Plan. If you're using the Disney Dining Plan, your credit card will be used to hold the reservation.",Yes
Be Our Guest breakfast,Up to 90 days ahead of time (though only available through July right now),Online (beginning at 6 a.m. eastern time 90 days beforehand) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time),"Disney says they must be canceled 24 hours beforehand, but it's really midnight the night before. ","A credit card guarantee is required to make these reservations, but will only be charged $10/person if nobody in your group shows up for the reservation. If at least part of your group shows up, you won't be charged a no-show fee.",Yes
Rainforest Cafe (2 locations) and T-Rex Cafe,"Up to 180 days ahead of time, beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time","Some available online but calling can often be easier. Rainforest Cafe (Animal Kingdom location) - 407-938-9100, Rainforest Cafe (Downtown Disney location) - 407-827-8500, T-Rex Cafe - 407-828-8739","If you book through Disney's system, you need to cancel by midnight the night before. If you book by calling, there aren't any cancellation fees.","If you book through the Disney system, Disney rules apply that require a credit card to guarantee and a $10 fee if you don't show up. If you book by calling the restaurant directly, there's no credit card needed or cancellation fees. ","Yes, if booked through Disney's dining system. No, if booked directly with the restaurant."
The BOATHOUSE,"Up to 180 days ahead of time, beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time",Book on OpenTable and eventually reservations on the WDW site will be available,"If you book through Disney's system, you need to cancel by midnight the night before. If you book by calling, there aren't any cancellation fees.","If you book through the Disney system, Disney rules apply that require a credit card to guarantee and a $10 fee if you don't show up. If you book on OpenTable, there's no credit card needed or cancellation fees. ","Yes, if booked through Disney"
Illuminations and Wishes Dessert Parties,Officially up to 180 days in advance but it's often not available until later,Online (beginning at 6 a.m. eastern time 180 days beforehand) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time),Must cancel up to 5 days in advance to get payment refunded,Full payment due when booking,Yes
Perfectly Princess tea party,Up to 180 days ahead of time,407-WDW-MYTEA,Can cancel up to 3 days beforehand,Full payment due when booking,Yes
Candelight Processional Dinner Package,Usually released at the end of June or early July,407-WDW-DINE or book online,Must cancel at least 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fees,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,Yes
Special-order cakes,"At least 72 hours beforehand, up to 3 weeks beforehand",407-827-2253,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
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Special event reservations
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Reservation type,When to make,How,Cancellation policy,Deposit required,Will show up in MDE? (Things that aren't added in MDE automatically can be added as a note.)
Backstage tours,Up to 180 days for most,407-WDW-TOUR,Must be canceled 48 hours beforehand to receive a refund,Full payment due when booking,No
Halloween and Christmas party tickets,"Available in April or May, but the earliest that any party dates sell out is usually around August",407-W-DISNEY or on Disney's ticket page,Tickets are non-refundable,Full payment due when booking,Yes
Disney's on-site child care centers,Up to 180 days beforehand,407-WDW-DINE,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid the $23/child fee,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
Cirque du Soleil tickets,Up to 180 days ahead of time,"407-WDW-SEAT, in person, through Ticketmaster, or online,Tickets are non-refundable,Full payment due when booking,No
"Private portrait session
",Up to 365 days in advance,407-934-4004,Cancellation at any time will result in losing the $25 deposit,$25 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking (will be applied toward your session as long as you show up),No
Food and Wine special events,"When they are released, often in late July",407-WDW-FEST,Non-refundable,Full payment due when booking,Yes
runDisney events,As soon as they open up for registration (a limited number of spots open up early to DVC and AP holders). See this post for helpful dates, 407-939-iRun or rundisney.com,No refunds available,Full payment due when booking,No
Disney Florist,"Up to a year in advance, but at least 48 hours notice is usually required",407-939-4438 or DisneyFlorist.com,Can cancel up to 48 hours ahead of time unless your order includes custom embroidery,Full payment is required when booking,No
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Recreation reservations
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Reservation type,When to make,How,Cancellation policy,Deposit required,Will show up in MDE? (Things that aren't added in MDE automatically can be added as a note.)
Ft. Wilderness golf cart rental,"Up to 1 year in advance (phones are open 9-5, 7 days/week)",407-824-2742,Must cancel by 1 p.m. the day before to avoid the cancellation fee of 1 day's rental,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
Bay Lake water activities,Up to a year in advance,407-939-0754 or SammyDuvall.com,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance or the full cost will be charged to your credit card,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
The Pirates League,"Up to 180 days ahead of time (follows the same rules as dining for on-site guests and can be made 180 days from when your trip beings), beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time",407-WDW-DINE or 407-WDW-CREW,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance or a $10 fee will be charged,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
Golf tee times,Up to 90 days in advance for Disney World resort guests and up to 60 days in advance for non-resort guests,407-WDW-GOLF or online at golfwdw.com,"Must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance or a fee will be charged ($25 fee for May-September, and $40 for the rest of the year)","No deposit required, but a credit card is needed to make a reservation",No
"Pirate Adventure Cruises, fireworks cruises, horse-drawn carriages at Port Orleans Riverside, fishing at resorts, surfing lessons at Typhoon Lagoon","Up to 180 days ahead of time, beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time",407-WDW-PLAY,Must be made at least 24 hours in advance or the full payment will be charged,No deposit required,No
Harmony Barber Shop,Up to 180 days beforehand,407-WDW-PLAY,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid the $10 cancellation fee,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
"Archery, horseback riding",Up to 180 days beforehand,407-WDW-PLAY,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid the $10 cancellation fee,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
Pirate and Pals Cruise,Up to 180 days beforehand (follows the same rules as dining for on-site guests and can be made 180 days from when your trip beings),407-WDW-PLAY,Must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fees.,Full payment due when booking,No
Umbrella/cabanas at water parks and monorail resorts,Up to 180 days in advance,407-WDW-PLAY,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid paying the full price as a cancellation fee. Same-day cancellations are allowed in inclement weather.,Full payment due when booking,No
Spa services ,"Up to 180 days ahead of time, beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time",407-WDW-SPAS ,Must cancel at least 4 hours beforehand to avoid the full price of the services being charged to your room bill,No deposit or credit card guarantee required,No
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique,"Up to 180 days ahead of time (follows the same rules as dining for on-site guests and can be made 180 days from when your trip begins), beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time",407-WDW-DINE or 407-WDW-STYLE,Must call to cancel by 11 p.m. eastern time the night before or a $10/person fee will be charged,Credit card guarantee is required when booking,No
Miniature golf,Same day reservations available at Fantasia Gardens,Go to Fantasia Gardens (located near the Swan) and you can choose a tee time for that day,No refunds available,Full payment due when booking,No
Characters in Flight balloon ride in Downtown Disney,"Tickets must be purchased in person the day of unless you buy through a Groupon that's sometimes available. Wind conditions are a big factor so call the boat dock beforehand to see what the conditions are before heading there - (407) 828-3150, press 3, then ask to be connected to the boat dock where the Character's in Flight balloon is located",In person,N/A,N/A,No
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Full payment required when booking
Although most reservations just require a credit card to guarantee a reservation, these are the ones that require full payment when you book.
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Reservation type,When to make,How,Cancellation policy,Deposit required,Will show up in MDE? (Things that aren't added in MDE automatically can be added as a note.)
Backstage tours,Up to 180 days for most,407-WDW-TOUR,Must be canceled 48 hours beforehand to receive a refund,Full payment due when booking,No
"Cinderella’s Royal Table, Hoop Dee Doo Revue, Spirit of Aloha Luau, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ",Up to 180 days ahead of time,Online (beginning at 6 a.m. eastern time 180 days beforehand) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time),The 3 dinner shows must be canceled 48 hours in advance to get a refund. Cinderella's Royal Table can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance.,"Full payment required at time of booking if you're not on the Disney Dining Plan. If you're using the Disney Dining Plan, your credit card will be used to hold the reservation.",Yes
Halloween and Christmas party tickets,"Available in April or May, but the earliest that any party dates sell out is usually around August",407-W-DISNEY or on Disney's ticket page,Tickets are non-refundable,Full payment due when booking,Yes
Pirate and Pals Cruise,Up to 180 days beforehand,407-WDW-PLAY,Must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fees.,Full payment due when booking,No
Disney Vacation Club booking,Varies by resort. Check this list for more info - DVC Request chart,Can book directly with a DVC owner or through a site like DVCRequest.com,No refunds available if you need to cancel which is why trip insurance may be especially helpful when using DVC points,Full payment usually required when booking,Yes
Cirque du Soleil tickets,Up to 180 days ahead of time,"407-WDW-SEAT, in person, through Ticketmaster, or On the WDW site,Non-refundable unless purchased as part of a Magic Your Way package,Full payment due when booking or you can book it as part of a package and then the package rules apply,Yes
Illuminations and Wishes Dessert Parties,Officially up to 180 days in advance but it's often not available until later,Online (beginning at 6 a.m. eastern time 180 days beforehand) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time),Must cancel up to 5 days in advance to get payment refunded,Full payment due when booking,Yes
Food and Wine special events,"When they are released, often in late July",407-WDW-FEST,Non-refundable,Full payment due when booking,Yes
Perfectly Princess tea party,Up to 180 days ahead of time,407-WDW-MYTEA,Can cancel up to 3 days beforehand,Full payment due when booking,Yes
runDisney events,As soon as they open up for registration (a limited number of spots open up early to DVC and AP holders). See this post for helpful dates,407-939-iRun or rundisney.com,No refunds available,Full payment due when booking,No
Umbrella/cabanas at water parks and monorail resorts,Up to 180 days in advance,407-WDW-PLAY,Must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid paying the full price as a cancellation fee. Same-day cancellations are allowed in inclement weather.,Full payment due when booking,No
Miniature golf,Same day reservations available at Fantasia Gardens,Go to Fantasia Gardens (located near the Swan) and you can choose a tee time for that day,No refunds available,Full payment due when booking,No
Disney Florist,"Up to a year in advance, but at least 48 hours notice is usually required",407-939-4438 or DisneyFlorist.com,Can cancel up to 48 hours ahead of time unless your order includes custom embroidery,Full payment is required when booking,No
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Have other reservations you're hoping to book or questions about any of the info above? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
Hi, we are considering staying at a hotel in Disney Springs for our July 2019 trip. I recently saw that many of the hotels are now offering 60 day fast pass reservations, and magic morning privileges. Have you heard much about this, or have any more info? Thanks in advance!
I see this post is a couple years old, but does BOG breakfast now only allow reservations 90 days before n advance? On my last trip in Feb 2016 I was able to book it at 180 +10 days. Also, the chart says the “+10” is not valid for Cind’s RT (180 days only). Is this still true or was that just something WDW tried in 2015? My travel agent has never heard this.
Cinderella’s Royal Table (and all on-site dining) is 180+10 if you’re staying onsite. Be Our Guest breakfast is 180 days in advance, though many people have been having trouble getting it lately.
Hi, loving all the information you’re giving us. We’re coming from England in August staying off site. Am I correct in thinking I can only book my fast passes 30 days before we travel, whatvtime in England do the bookings open on the mydisney app? And is it correct that I’m gonna have to go on every day to book the rides depending on what days I’m going where…?
Can you book dining reservations if you don’t have Disney park tickets loaded in your Disney account? (A friend has really old paper tickets that they will be using but wants to book dinning reservations but was told she can’t because they can’t link those tickets to her disney account to make reservations)
Yep! Anybody can make dining reservations up to 180 days in advance.
I have seen it recommended to call the restaurant directly if all reservations online are booked. Do you know where could find those telephone numbers at which I could speak to a cast member? When I call the listed number on the site the representatives just repeat what is on the website.
That only works w/restaurants that are not owned by Disney such as T-Rex Cafe, Rainforest Cafe, etc.
Can I book my Fastpasses 60 days in advance if I’ve only put my deposit down on my stay? My reservation hasn’t shown up in MDE yet since I haven’t paid in full.
Julie,
You should have a confirmation number from when you applied the deposit. You will need to plug that # into MDE in order to link it up. Once you’ve done that, you will be able to book your FP+ at 60 days before your arrival date.
I am currently planning our first Disney trip. Can I book my trip and add the park hopper later if we choose to? Thanks. Also, do you recommend that I book trip now ( for sept. 2017) or wait for discounts to be released? Thank you
We took our first trip in November of 2015, and just booked another for March of 2017. I specifically remember having to stay up until midnight to make our fast pass reservations, but now I see that the blog post shows 6 am eastern. Did this change or have I totally lost it? Thanks so much for all you do!! Love the site and seeing all the photos from your trips!!
Yep, it just recently changed. Now all reservations open up in the morning (FastPass+ at 6 a.m. eastern, dining at 7 a.m. eastern).
Hi, I have a question. I am trying to book a room only reservation for September 2017. I am looking to stay at the Contemporary Garden wing or Yacht club in a standard view room. I called at the 499 day out to get a room only reservation. I was told that they did not have any standard view rooms available at either hotel for a week’s stay in September 2017. I even tried multiple date options to see if it was just one week that was full. They did have more expensive room options available (garden view, deluxe,..). Does anyone know if they hold back room, like standard view at various hotels, at the 499 day mark? Do they release more rooms later, such as when packages come out in Summer of 2016? I find it hard to believe that all the standard view rooms at 2 different hotels are completely full this far out in advance. I would like people’s input on this. thanks
So weird. I was trying to book a preferred room at Coronado springs for sept 2017 and it says there are non available. Doesn’t make any sense to me.
Can you book dining reservations if your Disney vacation isn’t fully paid for yet? We are traveling October 2016 and are making payments on our trip every two weeks and are worried we could miss out on making dining reservations since we still have a balance to pay on our vacation. Thanks for any help you can provide!
no, if you are still making payments on a package, you can still reserve for dining. They do require you to provide a credit card number for a “deposit” but they dont charge you unless you miss your reservation
Hi, my family and I are traveling to WDW the second week of December 2016. I’ve been reading your blog, which is great, and was wondering WHEN the best time to book is. I’m ready to book now (staying on-site) but am concerned that deals may come up between now and then. For instance, if a free dining package becomes available will I be able to be refunded and get it or am I just out of luck because I booked early? Thanks for your help!
Stephanie
I know this was back in January but I saw this while looking for something else. You can always change your vacation package if a better deal comes along. I changed ours last year about 3 months before we left and saved about $700. When you look up your reservation online there is a spot you can click on that says change. When you click on that it will search for any new offers and you can get a price quote before you actually change anything. The only thing that can’t be changed online is travel dates and number of people going if I remember correctly but you can call and change them.
Hi! We are going to WDW in October 2016 but staying offsite. I know I have to go online or call 180 days in advance to make dining reservations but how will they know my window has opened to make them if I don’t have a Disney resort reservation? Do I just need to link my ticket number? Does the ticket # have the dates? Is there a way to add a non Disney resort to my experience? Please help!!!
Thanks!
You don’t need an onsite reservation in order to make dining reservations. The dining calendar opens 180 days in advance for everyone, not just resort guests.
Hi, I want to reserve a spot for my motorhome and a cabin in June. What is your cancellation policy for Fort Wilderness?
Hey Shannon,
Quick questions; where online can you book dining reservations (haven’t played around on the Disney site too much) and where in WDW is the archery range?
Love the site btw!
you can book dining at the My Disney Experience website
Hi,
i love your site and now have some questions for you. i will be running marathon in WDW Florida in January. Which hotel/resort do you suggest us to stay in? I would like to be close to the place, where everything will be going on, but not spend entire fortune on it.
I have never been in WDW, so your suggestions will be valuable to me. thanks
The ‘Find a Table’ tab for BOG recently disappeared from MDE app. Is this another glitch or bug with the app or must this reservation be made by telephone? Thanks (by the way I like the math problem bot detector… so much better than trying to read a super distorted or fuzzy word in crazy weird fonts!)
So I think this is resolved – It was suggested I lot out and back in and then try re-installing the app. Meanwhile, the website version works fine for me. (although after playing around I found dates for this restaurant in mid July on my first try which makes me wonder if booking 180-190 days in advance is even necessary!)
Thanks Shannon for all this information – it’s fantastic. Just wondering how far in advance would we need to make reservations for a surf lesson in TL please. Also where can I find the pricing for cabanas for the monorail resorts and water parks. Thank you so so much. Have a great time in WDW with your daughter
I love your blog and posts! The only thing missing from the activities chart, is the safari trip that animal kingdom lodge provides to their guests. I wish you spoke about this, as we stayed in animal kingdom lodge last week and was disappointed to find out that the safari night trip is usually booked months in advance. I would have totally booked this when we originally booked the trip (7 months ago).
Now I can plan it for my next trip!
When paying the full price up front for CRY will your credit card be refunded when using dining credits? How does that work? Thanks so much.
That’s explained in the “deposit required” column for Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Thanks for the information! I really enjoy all of the tips and info you provide.
Just a quick note….on the BOG Breakfast line I think it should say 90 days beforehand under the “How” column. Of course that is kinda up in the air at this point until they extend the test period.
Thanks for the catch! Just updated that column.
Thanks SO much for this post! We’ve just booked our holiday to WDW next Easter and trying to figure out when we can book dining and FP+ was making my head hurt!
I would also add that you aren’t able to log in to My Disney Experience until 250 days before your trip (if it’s your first time using it – like me!). This affects ordering magic bands etc.
310 days and counting!
Hello! Thanks so much for the helpful charts! One thing I noticed–cabanas, etc are not available at the Polynesian “for the foreseeable future.” If you want me to forward you the info I got from the itinerary planning folks, I’m happy to do so!
Hi there, I have a question after reading your post. I thought you weren’t able to make resort reservations more than 180 days in advance. I would like to take my family in either late January or early February 2016 next year. We are a foster family, so we have extra kiddos and will need to book most likely a fort wilderness cabin. Since we are Florida residents, I’m hoping to take advantage of the Disney Florida ticket pricing in early 2016. So, here is my question. Can I make a reservation now for next February? If so, can I take advantage of the reduced rates in February when they are announced? Any advice you have would be appreciated!
Thanks for you great website. I’m learning so much.
I’m not Shannon, but I do know that you can reserve a “room only” reservation for 2016 right now. You can call Disney directly or use a Disney travel agent. You can add tickets to the reservation later. You can’t do it through the website and prices for the room may go up slightly upon announcement of 2016 packages. We are planning for the first half of 2016 as well so I just went through this.
Hi…I want to reserve a cabin and motorhome spot for June. What is your cancellation policy?
On the information about the Memory Maker, special event tickets and all dining, you can actually purchase/book it directly through your My Disney Experience. It is actually better to purchase it that way because it then directly links into your account. I book all of my client’s wishes right through their MDE. It’s much better to do it that way than to go to the Disney website.
When I list a website, I assume people are logged in to their MDE accounts when doing it. (If not, they should be.)
Quick question.. Regarding ADR’s, you specifically said “(people staying on-site can make up to 10 days worth of reservations at once)”
If I booked a 10 night stay, can’t I technically book 11 days, or is it only 10? So, can I book my first day (check-in) all the way through my checkout day – which is 180+10. 180 being checkin day, Plus the 10 days after that…?
Hoping that’s the case!
10 is the max so if you need 11 days worth of reservations, you can make 10 days worth on the first day and then you’ll have to log on the next day to do the 11th day.
Thoughts on adding trip insurance if we booked a vacation package directly with Disney? Assuming we would purchase through a third party and not Disney. Losing the 200 deposit is only a little more than what trip insurance would be so I am ok with risking that. The only thing I am hung up on is canceling 1 day or less ahead. We are driving, leaving on a Saturday and checking in on a Monday. So if something happened on our Sunday drive that would delay us would they let us adjust our dates and check in a day later or something? Thanks for all your help!
Awesome post!
Can you book dining reservations if you don’t have Disney park tickets loaded in your Disney account? (A friend has really old paper tickets that they will be using but wants to book dinning reservations but was told she can’t because they can’t link those tickets to her disney account to make reservations)
Yes, you can book dining reservations without park tickets, but you’ll need park tickets connected to your account to make FastPass+ reservations ahead of time.
Thank you
Love the chart and your podcasts! I may be missing something about the room only and 499 days, how much would the deposit be if the rates are not release at that time? We are planning a trip Sept 2016 and 499 days would be this weekend. Would we be charged the current rate and charged the difference later or is it like the package where we would need to wait until the rate are released? Thank you for all the great advice you provide!
Yes, you’ll be charged the current rate and then your balance will be adjusted later to reflect the new prices.
Thank you for taking time to reply. Thats what makes your site and facebook page unique, you take the time to answer questions. I have found this is not true with many sites.
Thank you!!!