Dining reservations before park tickets and park reservations?

[Deb in IA]

OK, I have booked our resort, added my family members, and linked them to the My Disney Experience. My booking window for dining opens in 2 days, on October 18. I know about getting on at 6 EST (5 CST, were I am), but I wanted to know if I can book dining without having park tickets and reservations first? I am hoping for Space 220, and was going to see when that was available during our time at WDW, and then adjust our park schedule - ie when to visit Epcot - accordingly.
Is it possible to book the dining first through the MDE, then decide what days to go to which parks?

 

[5DisneyNuts]

No need for tickets or park reservations for dining reservations. If you are on-site, on the 18th you will be able to book your arrival day (60) plus length of stay (up to 10 days). Space 220 is a hard one to get so you may want to plan for that later in the trip if you are on-site and can book 60+10.

Good luck! Better that your day is the 18th, tomorrow the Candlelight Processional reservations open and the system will be groaning.

 

[Deb in IA]

Good to know! Yes, we are staying at the Treehouses at Saratoga Springs. Will look for Space 220 first.