All Guests Can Now Make Dining Reservations

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

Alright Disney fans! Walt Disney World has updated their website to state that all guests can now make dining reservations up to 60 days in advance. Time to start booking your favorite restaurant!

A few important things to note as shared on the Disney website:

In-Park Dining: With the opening of Magic Kingdom park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on July 11, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15, Guests will need valid park admission and a reservation for park entry through the new Disney Park Pass system—as well as a dining reservation—to dine at in-park, table-service restaurants. Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the park.

Disney Resort Hotel Dining: Planning to dine at a table-service restaurant in a Disney Resort hotel? A confirmed dining reservation is required for day Guests (those not staying overnight) and is highly recommended for Guests staying overnight at a Disney Resort hotel.

Disney Springs Dining: Select dining locations at Disney Springs are currently accepting reservations. Check availability and make reservations online now.

Before you dine at Walt Disney World Resort, please be aware that you’ll need Face coverings for each Guest age 2 and up, which must be worn in all public areas—including while entering and exiting dining locations—and can be removed while eating or drinking.

Walt Disney World Dining Reservations Available June 30 for Eligible Guests with Prior Cancellations

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

As Walt Disney World creeps closer and closer to the grand reopening on July 11 (Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom) and July 15 (EPCOT & Hollywood Studios), we’ve been waiting for news on when dining reservations will become available for theme park guests.

According to Walt Disney World’s website:

Eligible Guests with Dining Reservations Cancelled During the Closure: If you had an active dining reservation on or before September 2, 2020 that was cancelled as of May 28 due to the temporary closure of Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll have the opportunity to make new dining reservations beginning on June 30 up to 60 days in advance of your arrival.

Not new, but you’ll want to keep these details in mind for Dining Reservations as found on the website:

Reservations for Guests Staying at Disney Resort Hotels: Guests with Disney Resort hotel reservations for arrivals through July 10, 2020 can make dining reservations for select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and available Disney Springs dining locations. Call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 824-1391 to check availability and make reservations. A valid Resort reservation for this time will be required to book your reservation. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member with a Resort reservation for an arrival through July 10, 2020, call Member Services at (800) 800-9800. Online reservations will not be available during this time for this audience and will reopen at a later date for all Resort Guests.

Reservations for All Guests: Online reservations for all Guests will reopen at a later date. Please continue to check back for details.

In-Park Dining: When in-park dining initially becomes available, you’ll need valid park admission, a reservation for park entry and a dining reservation to dine at an in-park, table-service restaurant. Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the park.

EPCOT’s Garden Grill To Be 2nd To Offer Character Dining Upon Reopening

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot

GREAT news Disney fans! EPCOT’s Garden Grill Restaurant is the second Character Dining experience scheduled to reopen with as a modified character dining experience. While Topolino’s was the first to reopen, Garden Grill Restaurant is the first Character Dining available inside the parks.

On the list of EPCOT restaurants currently scheduled to reopen July 15, Garden Grill is now listed and states: “Please note that the Character Dining experience will be modified.”

Also located on the Disney website, Garden Grill has been added to the “Dining Experiences” updates under Character Dining as follows: “Character Dining will not be offered during the initial reopening, with the exception of modified Character Dining experiences at Garden Grill Restaurant and Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera.”

Full List Of Park Restaurants Available Upon Reopen

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Just in! Walt Disney World releases the full list of Theme Park Restaurants that will be available upon reopen! While dining reservations are not yet available, at least we can begin planning to dine at some of our favorites. Check out the list below.

According to the Walt Disney World website:

In-Park Dining: At this time, dining reservations are not available for in-park dining experiences. Reservations will resume at a later date. When in-park dining initially becomes available, you’ll need valid park admission, a reservation for park entry and a dining reservation to dine at an in-park, table-service restaurant. Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the park.

When the theme parks initially reopen, the following dining locations will also reopen. Additional carts and kiosks may also be available during your visit.

Magic Kingdom Park — Reopening July 11

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park — Reopening July 11

Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Reopening July 15

EPCOT — Reopening July 15

More Information: When in-park dining initially becomes available, you’ll need valid park admission and a reservation for park entry. Additionally, you’ll need a dining reservation to dine at a table-service restaurant. Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the park.

Complete List of Restaurants Available During Reopening

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

As we get closer and closer to the theme parks reopening, Disney is continuing to release new information. We’ve had the list of opening restaurants at Disney resorts for some time, but now we also know what restaurants will be open at the theme parks when they reopen. Catch all the details below.

Here is the information from the Walt Disney World website:

When the theme parks initially reopen, the following dining locations will also reopen. Additional carts and kiosks may also be available during your visit.

Magic Kingdom – Reopening July 11

  • Aloha Isle
  • Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
  • Be Our Guest Restaurant (Lunch and dinner only. Breakfast is no longer available).
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
  • Liberty Square Market
  • Liberty Tree Tavern
  • Main Street Bakery
  • Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
  • Pinocchio Village Haus
  • The Plaza Restaurant
  • Sleepy Hollow
  • Storybook Treats
  • Sunshine Tree Terrace
  • Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Animal Kingdom – Reopening July 11

  • Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
  • Creature Comforts
  • Dawa Bar
  • Dino-Bite Snacks
  • Flame Tree Barbecue
  • Harambe Fruit Market
  • Isle of Java
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Mr. Kamal’s
  • Nomad Lounge
  • Pongu Pongu
  • Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
  • Restaurantosaurus
  • Satu’li Canteen
  • Tamu Tamu Refreshments
  • Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks
  • Tiffins Restaurant
  • Trilo-Bites
  • Yak & Yeti™ Local Food Cafes
  • Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant

Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Reopening July 15

  • 50’s Prime Time Café
  • Anaheim Produce
  • Backlot Express
  • BaseLine Tap House
  • Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
  • The Hollywood Brown Derby
  • The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
  • Milk Stand
  • Oga’s Cantina at the Walt Disney World Resort
  • Peevy’s Polar Pipeline
  • PizzeRizzo
  • Ronto Roasters
  • Rosie’s All-American Café
  • Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
  • Sunshine Day Bar
  • The Trolley Car Café

EPCOT – Reopening July 15

  • Biergarten Restaurant
  • Choza de Margarita
  • Coral Reef Restaurant
  • Crepes des Chefs de France
  • Fife & Drum Tavern
  • Funnel Cake
  • Garden Grill Restaurant
  • Gelati
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Joy of Tea
  • Kabuki Café
  • Katsura Grill
  • L’Artisan des Glaces
  • La Cantina de San Angel
  • La Cava de Tequila
  • La Hacienda de San Angel
  • The Land Cart
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse
  • Popcorn in Canada
  • Refreshment Outpost
  • Refreshment Port
  • Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
  • Rose & Crown Dining Room
  • Rose & Crown Pub
  • San Angel Inn Restaurante
  • Spice Road Table
  • Sunshine Seasons
  • Tangierine Café
  • Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kiosks
  • Traveler’s Café
  • UK Beer Cart
  • Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

More Information

At this time, dining reservations are not available for in-park dining experiences. Reservations will resume at a later date.

When in-park dining initially becomes available, you’ll need valid park admission and a reservation for park entry. Additionally, you’ll need a dining reservation to dine at a table-service restaurant. Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the park.