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At Walt Disney World, eating is a reservation before it is a meal. The most wanted tables go months ahead, and this is the first thing to settle in a file, ahead of tickets. Dining plans, meanwhile, do not suit every family, and their line-up changes in 2027.

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Two ways to eat in the parks

Quick service works like a counter: you order, often ahead in the app, collect and sit wherever there is room. It carries most lunches and keeps a park day from breaking apart.

Table service means a reservation, a server and about ninety minutes. That is where the character meals, the hotel dining rooms and the World Showcase tables live.

The lounge at Cítricos, in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: floral armchairs, marble side tables and a crystal chandelier

Cítricos Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney images, logos and properties: ©2026 Disney.

Character meals

This is the most sought-after reservation on property. Characters come to your table while you eat, which replaces a meet-and-greet queue and often beats it with young children.

If one particular meal matters to your family — the castle table, a princess breakfast, a dining room overlooking the savanna — that is the first thing to lock in. Not the tickets, not the hotel. That reservation.

When to book

Reservation windows open well before the trip and the most wanted tables vanish within hours, sometimes minutes. Our advisors handle it the day the window opens for your dates, so you do not have to set an alarm.

Last-minute cancellations always exist, and the app releases them through the day. But you do not build a trip on that.

Frequently Asked Questions

If it is not a fixed price menu, a buffet or if you do not have the meal plan, it is possible to do so. But it is important to know that children's meals are smaller, as they are established for children under 9 years old. Some Walt Disney World Resort restaurants may also decline, at their discretion.
Recently, almost all restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida can be canceled up to 2 hours before the scheduled time. It is important to validate the cancellation policies in the confirmation email received. Some experiences cannot be canceled the same day, so be sure to check the confirmation email. Contact your Magic Maker for more information.
Yes, it is possible to share meals at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, however if it is a fixed price menu, a buffet or you have the table meal plan, it is not possible to do so.
If it's not a fixed price menu, a buffet or you don't have a meal plan, it is sometimes possible to do so. But it is important to know that children's meals are very small, because they are planned for children under 9 years old. However, some restaurants may refuse to serve a child's meal to an adult, it is at the discretion of each restaurant at Walt Disney World Resort.
Yes, it is possible to sit in this type of restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
The Signature Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida are renowned for their fine dining experience.
Yes, no problem, you can pay with Disney gift cards purchased in Quebec to pay for your purchases at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Starting January 9, 2024, you will be able to use your selected meal plan credits at most theme park restaurants and Walt Disney World Resort water parks. Contact your Magic Maker for details.
Beginning January 9, 2024, you will be able to use your selected Meal Plan Credits at most Disney Springs restaurants. Contact your Magic Maker for details.
Reservations for table restaurants and various experiences can be booked from 60 days prior to your arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort. We strongly recommend that you do this at 60 days sharp, at 6am.
Meal plans give you a turnkey meal plan, prepaying can help families budget for their trip. Contact your Magic Maker to discuss.
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