While we aim to keep our service as simple to use as possible, there are always questions. Find answers to the most common ones below!
How does WDW Dining Finder work?
Tell us the Walt Disney World restaurant, party size, dates and time window you want. We check Disney's live availability around the clock and send you an email or text the moment a matching table opens up. You then book it yourself on Disney's site.
How quickly do you notify me?
Instantly! We're checking all the time, 24/7. The moment a reservation opens up, we'll send you a notification (either via email or SMS or both). Speed is everything when securing an Advance Dining Reservation and we're proud to be the market leader when it comes to alert speed.
How much does it cost?
A dining reservation watch costs $4.99. One watch covers one restaurant and party size across up to 10 dates, each with its own time window.
When do Disney World dining reservations open?
Disney releases dining reservations 60 days ahead, from 6am Eastern. Guests staying at a Disney resort hotel can book for their whole stay (up to 10 days) at the 60-day mark, which is why the most popular tables sell out so fast. Many of those bookings are later cancelled or changed, and that's when we alert you.
I got notified whilst I was asleep, now the reservation has gone. Help!
As we check 24/7 you may receive a notification in the night whilst you're sleeping. Typically reservations tend to get booked within 5-10 minutes of them appearing on Disney's system. If you miss out, not to worry, tap the link to resume the watch (in the email/SMS notification) and we'll keep searching! Easy.
I purchased a watch but I haven't received a notification yet?
We only notify when a reservation that matches your criteria opens up. It may be a while before you hear from us but rest assured, we're searching 24/7. Typically people tend to cancel or adjust their reservation within two weeks of the reservation date, so the closer you get to your vacation, the more likely we are to find you a table!
I want to dine tomorrow, can you help?!
Yes! In fact, you stand a great chance of securing a table. Lots of reservations open up close to the date as people cancel or move their reservation. We've secured many spontaneous Ohana reservations for ourselves last minute!
Do you book the reservation for me?
No, we alert you instantly when a reservation opens up. Simply tap the 'book now' button in our email alert or the link in our SMS alert and you'll be sent to Disney's site where you log in and can book the reservation.
Which restaurants can you watch?
We cover Walt Disney World table service restaurants, character dining and dinner shows, including Cinderella's Royal Table, Be Our Guest, 'Ohana, Space 220 and Beak & Barrel. You can browse the full list on our restaurants page.
Are you affiliated with Disney?
No. WDW Dining Finder is an independent service and is not affiliated in any way with the Walt Disney Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries.