| Being a former Disney dining agent, I know how | | | | At the time of this writing, a guest is able to book up |
| difficult it can be at times to get a dining reservation | | | | to 180 days out for their Disney dining reservations |
| at Disney World. I've received every customer | | | | by simply calling (800) WDW-DINE. If you are looking |
| complaint you can imagine on why reservations are | | | | to get into a character dining or signature dining |
| so scarce. I was yelled at, and even hung up on. I | | | | restaurant, I suggest booking as soon as possible. |
| mean, it wasn't my fault that certain reservations | | | | Once a restaurant reaches its capacity, no more |
| were unavailable, but the guests needed someone to | | | | guests will be allowed to enter, per the fire marshall's |
| take their anger out on, and at that time, it was me. | | | | rules. |
| So the question is..."Is it really that hard to get a | | | | If you do happen to find yourself on the outside |
| reservation?" The answer is simple...no. Many people | | | | looking in, there are a few things you can do to try |
| make it hard on themselves because they either lack | | | | to get a reservation. Guests do tend to cancel from |
| the knowledge to obtain a reservation or they're lazy. | | | | time to time. Try calling back as frequently as |
| In the time I was working for Disney's dining line, I | | | | possible. Doing this will definitely give you a better |
| received so many calls from guests who didn't know | | | | chance of getting the reservation you want. If you're |
| what they wanted or what to do that it became | | | | not against splitting up your party, try doing that. |
| ridiculous. | | | | Many guests don't like the idea of having to split the |
| The biggest problem were the guests who would call | | | | family up, but it may not be a bad idea if you really |
| in wanting a reservation a week before they were | | | | want to dine at a particular restaurant. You can |
| to arrive at Disney World. Reservations book up fast, | | | | always ask the podium if they can seat you at tables |
| especially for the character restaurants. Every little | | | | that are located right next to each other, and they'll |
| child's dream is to see Mickey Mouse or Cinderella. | | | | do their best to accommodate you. |
| Parents will do almost anything to make that dream | | | | It's really not that hard to obtain a reservation at |
| come true. That's why the character restaurants | | | | Disney World, you just have to know when to book. |
| book up so fast. You have to know when to jump in | | | | Stick to these tips and you should have very few |
| and start reserving. | | | | problems with obtaining a reservation. |