ADR's how do they work?

[britfish]

This past Aug. was our first trip to WDW and it was somewhat of a last minute trip so as soon as we booked it we were able to make our ADR's. We are planning on going back again in Aug.. When can I make ADR's? Is it still done the same way or have there been changes (I thought I read there might be)? Also, when will the park schedule come out for the Aug. time frame?

 

[mbanks21]

180 days from arrival and right now I think the hours are out up until May so figure in the next 2-3 months for park hours

 

[catne]

the park schedule usually comes out about 6 months ahead, and usually you can make your reservations 6 month ahead (180 days.) However, right now it's not working that way due to the system changes WDW is working on. So as of right now, most dinner ressies can only be made through 3/22/09 (exceptions are CRT, CM and V & A.) The park calendars are only showing through April 2009 (May & June are on the drop down box, but the actual calendars come up "hours unavailable")

If your trip is August, you'll probably be able to book on time at your 180 day's mark - which would be sometime in February 2009...at least we're all hoping the reservation system is back on schedule by then!