Is there a more effiecent way to make reservations?

[Coloradomickey]

Hi,
I am booking dining reservation for an upcoming trip. I am not particular about the day we eat somewhere, more particular about the restaurant. Is there a way to search if the restaurant has availability during a time frame? Ie Sept 22-30? Or just the day to day is the only option?
Also, do I book an infant who will be 9 months old? Yes will need a highchair, but will not be eating?
THANKS!!!!!

 

[minnie mum]

Is this your first visit to WDW? Usually most people make their ADRs after they have determined which park they will be in each day. Makes timing and travel determinations much easier. For example, if you will be in MK on Monday for the whole day, it makes sense to look for an ADR at a MK or monorail restaurant. KWIM? That way you can just look up those restaurants for that day.

On the other hand, if you absolutely have to eat at a certain restaurant at sometime during your stay (ie: CRT or Cali Grille), then no. You can only check one day at a time.

 

[minnie mum]

Just realized that your dates are in Sept. You will probably find that there is very limited or no availability for any of the more popular restaurants. This is during free dining, when there is very heavy demand for all ADRs, and have been open for booking since March. You may have to be really flexible with your choices for dining, in terms of both times and even restaurants.

Good luck.

 

[winterman]

Yes, you do need to include the infant in your number for the ADR.
You used to be able to select a range of 4 or 5 dates but I don't see that any more. You might consider calling and talking to a cm.

 

[Coloradomickey]

Thanks so much to both of you! No, not our first trip. We have done MNSSHP for the past 3 years, but with the kids running around I was looking for a quicker way! The park was dead quiet last year when we went and I am hoping for the same for this year. I really appreciate the information!!!!
Cheers!