I'd book it at least a week or two out as there are very rarely any walk-up options. It doesn't book solid as quickly as character meals do, but it's getting more popular.
If you do know when you want to ride any earlier though, why not book it anyway and then you know you're sorted? You can always cancel and/or try to rearrange if your plans change.
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