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3. Larger party sizes have more availability Have you ever noticed that parties of 2 sometimes have a lot less options to choose from in terms of dining reservations? Yeah—there’s a reason for that. Many Walt Disney World restaurants don’t have that many two person tables, meaning that in order to accommodate you they’ll most likely be putting you at ...

2. Check dining reservations 24 hours before you want to eat Disney World restaurants allow you to cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the reservation time, and people are always cancelling their reservations. If you didn’t get a particular reservation, it’s really worth checking 24 hours before to see if any have popped up. My parents have gotten ...

1. Book 180 days in advance Your best bet to eat at all of the popular restaurants on property is to book your reservations 180 days out from when you plan to dine. There’s no guarantee you’ll get every reservation, but you have a better chance of getting them than if you wait and don’t book anything at all. Navigating ...

If you’re planning your very first trip to Disney World, you are absorbing a lot of information in a short amount of time. On top of figuring out where you’re going to stay, how to order your Magic Bands and which fastpasses you should be booking, you also have to think about dining—even though your trip may be months away. ...

8. Free cups of ice water at quick service locations One of the biggest mistakes I see Disney guests making is buying multiple bottles of water throughout the day. Instead of paying $3+ for a bottle of water, save that little bit of extra cash and ask for a cup of ice water at any quick, or full, service location. ...

7. Order kids meals at quick service locations If you’re grabbing a quick meal while in the parks, you may want to check out the kid’s menu before spending $11+ on a similar meal. Often times, kids meals are smaller portions of the regular menu meals and they’re significantly cheaper. They even come with a drink and a snack in ...

6. Book a late lunch reservation Many of the restaurants on property that serve both lunch and dinner have similar menus for both meal times. However, the major difference is the price—and it can be pretty significant. If you’re thinking of booking a dinner reservation at a nice restaurant, I’d suggest checking their lunch menu first. If it’s cheaper, just ...

5. Eat at non-peak times If you’re choose to not make any dining reservations in advance, you’ll want to try and eat at restaurants during non-peak times. Not every restaurant will be able to accommodate you, but it’s definitely worth a shot. This means you may have to eat a really late breakfast or a really early dinner, since most ...

1. Be Our Guest This is the hardest reservation to obtain on property, at least for dinner that is. They also serve breakfast and lunch, but these are quick service meals and you don’t get the full experience. The Beast greets guests during dinner, which makes it even more of a hot commodity. You must book 180 days in advance ...

8. Tusker House This restaurant tends to be a little hard to get into because it’s a character dining location. Located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll get to meet some of your favorite characters, such as Mickey, Minnie and Donald, while you indulge in delicious food, which is served buffet style. Characters are available for all meals. 7. ‘Ohana This ...