Planning meals 120 days in advance?!?

[disneyophile]

I am first to admit that I get carried away with making plans way further in advance that most people. But how to you balance making reservations so far in advance with enjoying the moment and not having to watch the clock to make your reservation on time? We will be visiting in August on Thursday through Sunday. I don't want to have to schedule every day by our meal reservations. What are our chances of being seated in a timely manner if we walk into a restaurant without reservations? We don't plan on anything more upscale than Whispering Canyons or Trail's End. What times are best to walk in without reservations for dinner in August? Any info and opinions are appreciated.

 

[DreaminDisney]

Planning meals 120 days in advance?!?

Actually you can make dining reservations 180 days in advance.
I'd make adr's for the places you really want. Have read a lot of here of people getting turned away without having ADR.
Disney is busy in August.

 

[debbiedoo]

Last June I saw several people being turned away from sit-downs--my advice would be if there is a restaurant that you must do--get an ADR--or you may not be happy upon arrival--

 

[Servants of Evan]

I've got my August schedule already figured out, with back-up plans for each TS meal in case I can't get the ADRs I want. I've also got my 180th day noted on my office calendar and I've scheduled myself not to work early that day. Obsessed? Maybe. But I'll have one happy family with me this August!

 

[tweedlewtwinsmama]

I feel your pain. I too don't want to be restricted by my ADRs but I have made all of mine for our June trip. I need to start fasting now so that I can eat eat eat and eat.