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8. Pricing May Vary. Some Walt Disney World restaurants vary in price based on the season in which you are visiting.  During the “off season” you pay may ten dollars less per person at restaurants that vary pricing than you will during the busiest seasons of the year. 

7. Lunch Buffets are a Great Option for Some Groups. Young children with early bedtimes may be better suited to a lunch buffet instead of dinner.  Bonus points, some buffets are actually cheaper at lunch.  Take a second glance when booking to ensure that the characters meeting guests at lunch are indeed the ones you are hoping to meet.  Oftentimes, ...

6. Seat Children in Accessible Seats at Character Dining. Seating children in your group near accessible areas of the table will allow them to be able to hop up to hug characters when they arrive at the table without the need for the family to shift seats.  Strategically placing children at the table will save time and spills.  

5. Character Dining is Smoother with One Camera Man. Character meals are a really fun way to meet characters without waiting in line, while enjoying a delicious meal.  Characters drop by your table to say hello, sign autographs, and take photos with the group.  If you are taking photos of only the kids in the group with the characters, having ...

4. If You Are Celebrating, Let Them Know. If you have a birthday, anniversary, retirement, engagement, graduation or any other life event or accomplishment you are celebrating let the restaurant know.  You can leave a note for servers when booking online or you can mention it at the hostess stand to receive celebratory treatment during your meal.  

3. Cancellation is Free. If you see a restaurant opening that your family may be interested in on the Disney website, go ahead and book it while it is available. Dining cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance.  This means that you can switch around your dining schedule as long as you have made any cancellations at least ...

2. Walk Up Spots Are Worth Trying. Even with all the dining options on the property, it is not unusual to find popular restaurants booked solid.  My family has been lucky enough to be able to walk up for seating at restaurants across the property quite a few times.  While there are no guarantees, last minute cancellations do happen.  So, ...

1. Earlier Arrival May Result in Earlier Seating. The restaurant has no responsibility to seat you until your actual reservation time arrives. However, cancellations around your reservation time could result in earlier seating for your family if you choose. If you would love to be seated earlier, mention your thoughts to the host or hostesses at check in and let ...

Disney dining really makes a great vacation even better.  Disney restaurants surpass guest expectations, keep kids mesmerized, and serve up some delicious food. The Disney website and guest services do a great job of answering guest’s dining questions but it never hurts to hear a few Disney dining tips and tricks from a seasoned Disney fanatic.

10. The Most Rare Perhaps the best Hidden Mickey is only visible for a few minutes every year. In Walt Disney World’s Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid queue, there is a Hidden Mickey that forms when the sun hits the rock formations just right—and it only happens at noon on Mickey’s birthday!  Photo Credit: Digital Disney World. Once ...