ADR's how far in advance?

[Summer-Caitlin]

Hi all

I have recently booked my holiday for Aug 17th 2007 and I will be staying for 14 nights in Disney. I am on the free Dining Plan so I was wondering how far in advance I should start making reservations? I heard that due to the Dining Plan, places book up much quicker. Is a year too far in advance? I just don't want to miss out on so many good restaurants.

Thanks

 

[Nancyg56]

Is Disney giving the DP for free next year?

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

In the Uk they have offered it free for departures between Aug 12th - Sep 28th I think.

 

[CarolMN]

The soonest you can make your ADRs is 180 days prior to arrival.

Best wishes -

 

[JimMIA]

The soonest you can make your ADRs is 180 days prior to arrival.

Best wishes -

As Carol says, the earliest you can call is 180 days from arrival. But you'll actually be able to book 180+10 -- in other words, for your arrival date and the first ten days of your stay.

If you are planning any tough-to-get ressies (I think you mentioned CRT in another thread), you should call as early as possible. Over on the dining board, there's a whole thread with CRT booking strategies.

Although you can book 180+10, not every seat is included in the +10 availability. So if you don't get something in +10, you may very well get it when you call exactly at 180 days out from that particular date. I know that's a hassle calling from the UK, but certainly CRT, you're going to have to call exactly at 180 days to be successful.

Good luck and have a great trip!