 Congrats! You're counting down the days until your next Disney vacation! Now, it's time to secure those crucial reservations: Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs), Enchanting Extras, and Lightning Lane passes. Making these advanced reservations is sometimes the most stressful and confusing part of planning a Disney vacation. While we can't guarantee you can book every reservation you desire, this guide is packed with expert advice and strategies to dramatically increase your chances of snagging those hard-to-get Disney reservations. Check out our best tips for booking advanced reservations for your Disney vacation here: Tip #1: Master Your Booking WindowsTo set yourself up for success, you must first understand when you can make your advanced dining and experience reservations. When you're allowed to book depends on your check-in date and whether you are staying on-site at a Disney Resort. Here is a quick run-down of when you can make reservations for these different experiences:
Tip #2: Know What You Want to BookWhen that precious reservation window opens, you need to act immediately. Popular reservations can be gone in seconds, so it's not the time to browse the menu of the character breakfast you want to book. You need to know exactly what you want to book, for how many people, and at what time. Keep a priority list and the exact dates and experiences you wish to book handy to save even more time. Reminder: always double-check that you have valid theme park admission experiences that take place inside a park. Tip #3: Book When the Reservation Window OpensYour best chance of securing a highly-coveted reservation is to be ready and logged into the My Disney Experience app or the Disney website right when your booking window opens. This means setting your alarm and being awake when those reservations drop—either 12:00 am EST for Enchanting Extras or 6:00 am EST for ADRs 60 days before your check-in date. If getting up before dawn doesn't sound like a fun way to start your vacation, work with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, like Just Add Magic Travel®, and we'll handle this stressful wake-up call for you. You deserve the extra sleep!  Tip #4: Stay at a Disney ResortOne of the biggest advantages of staying on-site at a Disney Resort is the ability to make ADR and Enchanting Extra reservations for up to 10 days when your 60-day window opens. This allows you to make some reservations up to 70 days in advance. This perk gives you a significant edge when booking high-demand experiences like signature dining locations and seasonal events that often sell out quickly. Sometimes, these experiences sell out before the booking window for non-resort guests even opens! Tip #5: Monitor CancellationsIf you weren't able to snag your desired reservation on your first attempt, don't give up! Plans change all the time, and you'll often see reservations for sold-out experiences open up closer to your vacation date. As you approach your arrival date, keep checking for additional availability, especially in the week leading up to your trip. You will often see a surge of cancellations around the 48 to 24-hour mark, as this is the deadline for guests to modify or cancel their dining reservations without losing their deposit for most on-site restaurants. Tip #6: Work With an Authorized Disney Vacation PlannerThe absolute best way to increase your chances of booking those hard-to-get Disney reservations is to work with a travel agent who specializes in Disney destinations. There is no need for you to get up before the crack of dawn to book that character breakfast—we’ll do it for you. We also proactively monitor cancellations for your most desired reservations (even if they are initially sold out), freeing you from spending hours refreshing available dining times on My Disney Experience. Not sure what experiences your family will enjoy? We can help with that, too. We get to know your family and your vacation preferences to craft a trip that everyone will love, including personalized recommendations to surprise and delight you. This level of personalized service is one of the many reasons you should work with a travel agent.  Disney Reservations Made Easy with Just Add Magic Travel®Skip the stress! Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planning agency, like Just Add Magic Travel, and we’ll book your reservations, monitor cancellations, apply deals and promotions, and so much more! As professional travel agents, we know the ins and outs of the Disney booking system. We will do everything we can to help you get your desired reservations (no need to get up at 5:00 am!).
Note: We don't control Disney’s booking system, and there is no way to guarantee you will get every reservation you desire. Get your free quote today! Check out our blog for more vacation planning resources. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and sign up for our mailing list for more travel news, tips, and tricks!
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 Adventures by Disney brings the quality service you receive at Disney destinations to locations around the world through expertly guided tours of the world's most famous landmarks. With over 40 destinations across six continents, Adventures by Disney designs once-in-a-lifetime trips throughout Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia. We get many questions about what Adventures by Disney is and how these unique guided tour vacations work. Below, we answer your most common questions about Adventures by Disney so you can book your vacation with confidence.
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