Park Hours & Dining Reservations

[IluvMGM]

I will be going to Disney the 11/26-12/5. I was told I can make my dining reservations on May 30th. I am guessing the park hours will not be available until around then as well? I can't really plan my restaurants very well if I don't know what park I will be in or near on that particular day. What do you guys do? Or, am I wrong and will park info be available sooner?

 

[pathfinder]

You can search for historical data on park hours. Won't be exact, but it will give you an idea. We normally schedule ADR's and stick to that park for the day. Hope this helps.

 

[Capang]

Even if hours are released they will change by the time your trip rolls around. As pp said look at historical hours to get an idea.

 

[IluvMGM]

Is there any pattern to emh? I guess I just don't want to have to park hop for an early lunch if I am at a emh park that day.

 

[Nancyg56]

Is there any pattern to emh? I guess I just don't want to have to park hop for an early lunch if I am at a emh park that day.

I don't know if there is a pattern to EMH, we dont bother with them. I would look at the historical hours, just as has been suggested. Hours can change as you draw closer to your trip, so I would just choose the ADR's as best you can now. You can make changes if need be.

 

[bpx2]

You will be able to see hours and EMH before your dining date opens.

You can see hours further out on the Disney World website by clicking: My Disney Experience > My Itinerary > Add Plans > Add Parks & Places and then you can change the date to see different days. It is currently showing hours through November 12th so you'll probably be able to start seeing hours for your trip around May 20th. They open on a rolling basis so you'll need to go back and check each day for the next day's hours.

Obviously, these hours will likely change but it's a good basis to go off for dining reservations.