You can make Disney World dining reservations for your trip starting 60 days in advance. (In the past, this window had been 180 days.) No matter what time of year you'll be visiting, we recommend making reservations as close as you can to the magical 60-day mark.

For a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation in 2026, the "magic numbers" are 60 and 365. You can book your Disney Resort Hotel up to one year (365 days) in advance to secure the best rates and room types. The most critical window, however, is 60 days before your arrival. At exactly 6:00 AM EST on that day, you can begin making Dining Reservations for your entire stay (up to 10 nights). This is essential for popular spots like Be Our Guest or character meals. Similarly, "Enchanting Extras" like the Droid Depot or Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique also open at the 60-day mark. While most standard "date-based" tickets no longer require Park Reservations, Annual Passholders still need to check the "Good-to-Go" calendar or book their park entries weeks in advance for holidays. If you are aiming for a new, high-demand attraction, remember that Virtual Queue spots must be grabbed at exactly 7:00 AM on the day of your visit via the app, making "day-of" planning just as important as the months-long lead time.