Disney Reservation Calculator for Disney World Vacations

Our Disney Reservation Calculator is a simple tool to determine when to book your Advanced Dining Reservations, Lightning Lane passes, and more for your next Disney vacation.

When booking a Walt Disney World vacation, trying to figure out when to make your reservations can be confusing. We have created this Disney Reservation Calculator to let you know how soon you can book so you have the best chance of getting what you want.

Just enter the date you arrive and let the Disney Reservation Calculator do the math for you!

Why book your Disney reservations so far in advance?

As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm. This motto is especially true for Disney vacations because of the limited availability at some of Disney World’s most popular attractions.

Restaurant seating, hotels, activities, and popular rides can fill up quickly, especially during the busiest times of the year. Therefore, it’s important to plan ahead and book your reservations as early as possible.

Disney Reservation Calculator Timeline

WDW allows you to make advance reservations for lodging, dining, and other various activities around the park.

Our Disney Reservation Calculator gives you an exact planning timeline with real dates (not just “60 days in advance”)—just enter your trip date and we’ll run it through several calculators all at once:

• Disney Dining Calculator: Use our Advance Dining Reservations calculator to determine when to book your theme park and resort hotel restaurant reservations.
• Lightning Lane Date Calculator: See the  earliest date you can purchase Lightning Lane Passes to reserve your spot on popular rides. Available spots can sell out in seconds, so knowing your booking date is essential!
• Tours, Activities, and Recreation Date Calculator: Take advantage of the earliest possible booking dates for hard-to-get reservations such as Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Grab the best tee time at a Disney Golf Course, take a bass fishing excursion, or enjoy a backstage tour.
• Disability Access Service Date Calculator: Pre-registration is essential if requesting disability accommodations. Waits for the video chats can be long, so use our calculator to see how soon you can register.
• Memory Maker Date Calculator: See the last date to purchase digital photo bundles at a discount, and the date your photos will expire.
• Hotel Reservation and Vacation Package Date Calculator: Keep track of payment due dates, cancellation windows, online check-in, and more.

Disney Advance Dining Reservations Calculator

To understand the Advance Dining Reservations calculator, it’s important to first understand how ADRs work. If you are not familiar with the process, the following information will help you get started.

What are Advance Dining Reservations?

Disney’s Advance Dining Reservation System (ADR) allows you to make dining reservations at Disney World’s table service restaurants.

Advance Dining Reservations can be made by any Walt Disney World guest, including those staying off Disney property. But people who stay at Disney Hotels get a bit of an advantage (booking for their entire trip starting 60 days before their hotel stay starts)—everyone else has to book 60 days in advance of each individual meal.

There are literally hundreds of dining options throughout Disney World –  ranging from upscale, casual, family, and themed restaurants – and plenty of dinner shows and character dining events to choose from.

The benefit of making Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs)

It can be a challenge just to walk into a full-service restaurant and expect to get seated, even during the low season. So if fine dining and character dining is a top priority on your Disney vacation wish list, plan on making your ADRs as soon as you are eligible to do so.

To start with, consider booking Advance Dining Reservations for at least a few hard-to-get table service restaurants—and maybe one character dining experience—when your 60-day window opens. Don’t worry if you are unable or unwilling to book all your dining at 60 days.

Unless you are going to Disney World during the busiest times of the year, you should still be able to book at least a few table-service restaurants as your departure nears.

Also, keep in mind that Disney World has plenty of quick-service dining options that don’t require reservations. One thing is for sure—you will never go hungry at Disney!

Booking your Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs)

Secure your table at some of Disney’s most popular restaurants by booking your Advance Dining Reservations. On-site Disney Resort Guests can make ADRs 60-days before their check-in date and can book them for their entire trip (up to 10 days past their check-in date) at that time. Off-site Guests must make their ADRs for each day at 60 days in advance of each visit date. Use the Advance Dining Reservations calculator to determine the dates on which you’re eligible to book your selections.

You can make dining reservations online or through the My Disney Experience app starting at 6:00 AM Eastern Time. You can also call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. But this Disney Reservation Center phone line doesn’t open until 7:00 AM Eastern Time, so you’ll be an hour behind those who went online.

Perhaps the best way is to book your entire Disney World vacation through a reputable Disney travel agent, because your agent will handle all of your dining reservations for you! We highly recommend The Vacationeer for all your Disney travel needs. They are helpful and efficient, and their assistance is completely free of charge!

Which Restaurants are eligible for ADRs?

Advance Dining Reservations can be made at restaurants in Disney Springs, the 4 Disney World theme parks, and at Disney Resort hotels. ADRs can also be made for dinner shows and special dining events. Keep in mind that Disney World lounges and quick-service restaurants do not take ADRs (though mobile ordering might be available).

For the complete list of Walt Disney World restaurants that accept Advanced Dining Reservations, click here and use the filters to find restaurants accepting reservations.

Best Restaurants for Disney Reservations

Our favorite WDW restaurants include:

Be Our Guest Restaurant, Magic Kingdom – This ornate French eatery with a Beauty & the Beast theme offers quick-service lunches and sit-down dinners.

California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Contemporary Resort’s premier restaurant is a great spot to watch the fireworks and offers breathtaking views of the park.

Chef Mickey’s, Disney’s Contemporary Resort- Popular breakfast & dinner buffet restaurant with special visits from Mickey and friends.

Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom – This Cinderella-themed eatery is set in a room that resembles a medieval castle’s banquet hall.

Hollywood Brown Derby, Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Retro dining establishment with fantastic caricatures of old-time celebrities on the wall.

Le Cellier, Canada Pavilion at World Showcase, Epcot – Steaks are a specialty at this top-notch table service dining establishment

‘Ohana, Polynesian Village Resort – All-you-can-eat, American-style (with a Polynesian twist) buffet for breakfast and dinner.

Teppan Edo, Japan Pavilion at World Showcase, Epcot – Guests are seated around the teppanyaki grills as skilled chefs prepare your meal in front of you.

The Boathouse, The Landing, Disney Springs – Upscale waterfront dining experience featuring steaks and seafood, Amphicar tours, Italian water taxi tours, and live music.

Via Napoli, Italy Pavilion at World Showcase, Epcot – Amazing pizza! Need we say more?

There are more than 140 restaurants operating within Disney World. Most of them are fantastic! We recommend that you spend some time reviewing all your dining options before making your Advanced Dining Reservations. Start your research by reading TripAdvisor/Yelp reviews, or by speaking with a Disney World travel agent about your best options. Then just type the date of your trip into our calculator to see when you can begin making your ADRs.

We hope our Disney Reservation Calculator has helped you organize and prioritize your Walt Disney Vacation.

For more useful Disney World information, please review additional pages on MagicGuides, such as our helpful Disney World for Couples, Disney Dining Plan Calculator, Disney World Map, Disney Transportation Map, Disney Planning Timeline and Disney Travel Planners articles.

If you need help planning and booking your magical Walt Disney World vacation, contact our friends at The Vacationeer. Their services are always helpful and totally free of charge! Click HERE for a free, no-obligation price quote.

Thank you for reading our page, and we hope you have a magical Walt Disney World vacation!