The lowdown on ADRs

[GCM]

My family hasn't done ADRs in many, many years, as we have just stuck with quick service. I know things have changed with the Disney Experience app. What is the best way to get the ADRs we desire? I know we can begin booking 180 days out, but what is the 180 + 10 mean? Is the 180 days out from the date of the actual reservation or from our arrival? We are coming in January and Disney is yet to release park hours. It's very difficult to make plans without that information, but we are just going to look at last year's calendars and hope things hold true. Any help/advise greatly appreciated!!!

 

[mkla2015]

If you are staying on property, you can book 180 days before the day your reservation starts and up to 10 days after.

If you are staying off property, you can still book 180 days out but no days after that.

If booking online, your 180 days starts at 6am EST or 7am if you are calling.

I always book 180 days out at 6am and have never had issues getting any ADRs I've wanted. I've used the website and the app- never had issues with either although many people have reported having problems.

 

[wdw4rfam]

An easy explanation of 180 +10. If you check in on say January 10th, you can make ALL of your reservations 180 days from THAT day- up to 10 days.

 

[Melwhit16]

I booked at 6am 180 days out and got almost everything I wanted. I used the online version because I was having trouble with the app. There have been some updates since then so it might be better.

 

[WishesQueen]

For me it helps to make the hardest one to get my last night, like Be Our Guest. Because less people booked reservations on that date, at least that's why I think it works for me...lol

 

[Hopefully]

180+10 is a slight misnomer used online.
If you are staying at a Disney owned resort you can book your ADRs at 180 days from your checkin date for your Length of Stay up to 10 days.

 

[GCM]

Thank you everyone for the help! For some reason, I've not been able to get logged in to reply before now . The advice is greatly appreciated....now hoping Disney will release some hours so I would know what day we want to spend in which park.