Disney World Reportedly Launching Dining Availability Alerts and Date Range Searching Soon

[mrsap]

I didn’t see this posted, so I thought I’d share.

According to WDWMagic.com, Walt Disney World will soon roll out two new features to make booking dining reservations via the My Disney Experience app easier: availability alerts and date range searching.

The new features are expected by the end of the year, with more updates in 2024.

With availability alerts, guests will be able to set up notifications for restaurants that currently have no availability during their preferred timeline. Third-party websites currently offer similar services. Though you will be able to set up the alerts, automatic booking will not be available, so you will still have to make your reservation after receiving the alert.

Currently, guests must search for a specific date to make a dining reservation. Soon, guests will be able to choose a start and end date, with the app showing when a restaurant is available during that whole timeframe.

 

[SL6827]

How much will the alerts cost?

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

How much will the alerts cost?

Oh, wait... you weren't joking.

 

[soniam]

Why would they change something during peak time, when people are fighting to get holiday ADRs? I wonder if this is why the online Candlelight Processional reservations are all showing as unavailable, even at time of release.

 

[Mle8308]

Why would they change something during peak time, when people are fighting to get holiday ADRs? I wonder if this is why the online Candlelight Processional reservations are all showing as unavailable, even at time of release.

Timing has never been one of their strong points!

 

[Simba's Mom]

All I can think, unfortunately, is that although it's a great idea in theory part of me says "Oh sure, Disney-let's screw up your 'wonderful' IT even more!" They'll put all kinds of effort into this, but do you really think it'll work?

 

[LuvLDM]

All I can think, unfortunately, is that although it's a great idea in theory part of me says "Oh sure, Disney-let's screw up your 'wonderful' IT even more!" They'll put all kinds of effort into this, but do you really think it'll work?

My thoughts exactly, lol.

 

[Dakota731]

I’ve always wanted the dining feature to plug in a restaurant and see what times are available during your vacation. It would be a nice time saver if it works!