Disney Reservation Calculator (2023)

FAQs

How much does Disney charge if you don't show up for a reservation? ›

As noted earlier, Disney charges a per-person penalty if you fail to show up for a reservation the day of the meal. A $10 no-show fee is enforced at all Disney sit-down restaurants.

You don't need a parks pass reservation for any parks you visit after 2PM after you visit your first park, however you do need to start your day at that first park with a parks pass reservation. You cannot simply show up at any park after 2PM if you haven't first used a park pass reservation to visit a park.

Mike, you are able to begin booking theme park reservations up to 120 days in advance. Keep in mind that reservations are subject to availability. I highly recommend you begin booking your reservations as close to that 120 day mark as possible, especially since you want to visit in October.

What happens if I miss a Disney Park reservation? Whether you have a regular theme park ticket or an Annual Pass, if you miss a Disney Park reservation at Disney World, you won't be penalized in any way. But, Disney does encourage you to either cancel or modify your reservation if you know you won't make it.

Before you can visit a theme park, you must have valid park admission AND you must have a theme park reservation for each day of entry. If you have a multi-day ticket, you will be required to make a theme park reservation for each date of your visit.

Get a Head Start on the Fun

You do not need a park reservation or additional ticket to enter the park at or after 7:00 PM. When you arrive early, you'll have extra time to enjoy attractions and entertainment. Plus, you can witness the wonder of Disney Enchantment, the nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom park!

Beginning April 18, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park. Pass blockout dates will continue to apply like they do today.

Disneyland opens up reservation blocks throughout the time leading up to the actual park day. Guests will also often cancel a couple of days before the day they have reservations for. This is a frustrating process which is why you should be ready to make your reservations as far in advance as possible.

Reservation availability for select Walt Disney World restaurants typically begins each day at approximately 5:45 AM.

How far in advance should you make Disney World reservations? ›

We highly recommend that you make your theme park reservation as soon as you complete your ticket purchase, as availability can change until the theme park reservation is finalized.

If you're staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you can begin making your dining reservations 60 days ahead of your check-in date for the entire length of your stay (up to 10 days). Otherwise, all Guests can make dining reservations up to 60 days in advance of the date they plan to dine.

All table service locations at Walt Disney World resort (including operating participants) will charge a cancellation fee of $10 per person if the cancellation isn't made at least one day in advance.

You've brought us a great question! I'm here to let you know that there is no limit to the number of times you can cancel a theme park ticket reservation. As a courtesy, it is recommended that you cancel a reservation if you are not going to be able to visit on that reserved day.

At this time, the Magic Key no-show policy is enforced if a Passholder misses three reservations in a 90-day period. When that happens, the Passholder will not be able to book new park reservations until after 30 days have passed. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that.

The error message you're receiving stating that the pass has reached its theme park reservation limit means that this particular ticket is maxed out for park reservations. If you purchased your tickets via the Disneyland Resort Website, you would have already made reservations at the time of your purchase.

If you're going to be visiting the Disneyland Resort and you're wondering if,” can you buy Disneyland Tickets at the Gate?” I have a very quick answer for you: yes! Disneyland tickets can be purchased at the gate by visiting any box office that's located near the park gates, about a 30 second walk from each park.

Park reservations (or park passes) are required for every day of your trip, and are subject to availability so they may sell out.

New and replenished merchandise can appear on shopDisney at any time so be sure to check out New Arrivals. Stay in Touch with what's news by signing up for emails or follow shopDisney on your favorite social media channel.

All Disney World guests are still required to obtain a valid Park ticket and Park Pass for the park they wish to visit in order to enter. When all Park Passes for a particular day sell out, that's IT — no more visiting Disney World on that day (unless availability changes).

Can you get into Disney after 2PM? ›

If you don't have a parks pass reservation for any park, you can't visit the parks at all, even after 2PM.

While these rules seem extreme, they're put in place for a reason: to keep things as magical as possible for guests. The pay is awesome. It's rumored that Tink gets paid around $500 per flight across the Magic Kingdom's sky, which isn't bad for 30 seconds of work, if you ask us.

As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months. November and December are also good, though the discounts are not quite as deep.

The "120-minute rule" allows you to book a Genie+ LL for later in the day -- but if it's more than 120 minutes away, you don't have to wait to redeem that LL. You simply wait 120 minutes and can book another Genie+ LL. Both MaxPass and FastPass+ had similar policies.

You must redeem an existing Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selection or wait 2 hours—whichever comes first—before making another Lightning Lane entrance selection through Disney Genie+ service.

Historically, the Disney World is least crowded around during the days of mid-November, early December, mid-January, early February, and early May. This is the time that a lot of people are focused on the upcoming yuletide season.

Your reservation confirmation will state your Park Reservation Date, Selected Park and Arrival Time. At this time, your arrival window is “All Day.” This means you may enter your first theme park at any time during the theme park operational hours. You are not required to arrive by a certain time.

If you are referring to Disney Park Pass theme park reservations, you can make your theme park reservations at any time. However, we always encourage Guests to make their theme park reservations well in advance of their arrivals.

ADR Tip: We usually make sure we are online and logged in by 5:45 am ET because sometimes the system will release dining reservations early. According to a Disney World Cast Member: “Dining reservations open at 6 am online. You can start looking at 5:45 am as there may be a time when they load them earlier.

The most prolific crowds at Disney are during summer break and the winter holidays. Throughout the rest of the year, you'll find the least-crowded times on weekdays when school is in session. In my experience, January, February, and November (other than Thanksgiving week) have the lowest crowds overall.

What are the busiest times at Disney? ›

Buy your tickets through a ticket discounter

You can save up to $50 or more per ticket when you book in advance with them! For a family of 4 that's 0 in savings! Look for specials during the months of January and February which typically include free days as well as savings.

If you don't get a park pass reservation you want, don't fret. Just like with dining reservations, there are plenty of last minute cancellations and changes. Even during busy times, check the night before and in the morning to see if you can change your park reservation at the last minute.

Visit My Disney Experience and click on"Park Reservations." Click on cancel for the date and park you want to cancel. Once you cancel your existing reservation, you can make a new one for a new theme park and with an additional guest by visiting Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservations.

Guests with theme park reservations may cancel them at any time up until 11:59 PM Pacific Time the day before the reservation. This is the same whether a park reservation is associated with a theme park ticket or a Disneyland Resort Magic Key pass.

Guests may make reservations up to 120 days in advance. Key Holders may make reservations up to 90 days in advance. Theme park reservations may not be modified, but they can be canceled by visiting "My Theme Park Reservations." You can then rebook a reservation.

Just above the icons with the members of your party, you should see a blue link with the words "Cancel This Reservation". Don't worry, you won't be canceling for everyone! On the next page, select the Guest you wish to remove from your party.

Currently, Magic Key holders who are a no-show for 3 reservations in any 90-day window, even if their pass has been upgraded or renewed during that time, will be unable to make new park reservations for 30 days.

On May 31, sales of all Magic Keys were suspended. When renewals began in August, changes had been made to the program. The Dream Key was permanently discontinued, and a new Imagine Key was introduced. Notably, all four tiers now had blockout dates.

Do Disney Magic Keys Sell Out? ›

Important Disneyland Magic Key Information

Due to the popularity of certain keys, any key may sell out at any time. So it's possible that the key you want won't be available when it's time for you to purchase or renew (but you'll still be able to select another available Key).

Missed reservations tied to a Magic Key pass are subject to the Magic Key Terms and Conditions and the current “no-show” policy. At this time, the Magic Key no-show policy is enforced if a Passholder misses three reservations in a 90-day period.

Reservations are managed through the Disneyland site and app. If something comes up last minute and you cannot go, the first two “offenses” are okay. However, if you don't show up to 3 reservations in a 90-day window, Disneyland can block you from making a reservation for 30 days.

Can you change your Disney park reservation the day of? Yes, you can cancel a park reservation at any time up to and including the day of your visit.

To change to a different park or date, you will first need to cancel your current Disney Park Pass reservations, and then make new reservations. Although you can cancel and rebook at any time, I strongly caution you to check the theme park reservation availability calendar prior to cancelling.

Theme park reservations are limited and subject to availability; reservations are not guaranteed until a reservation is finalized. Guests with Park Hopper tickets may visit the other park after 1 PM. Learn more about Park Hopper tickets. A park reservation must be made for each day of entry.

Currently, Magic Key holders who are a no-show for 3 reservations in any 90-day window, even if their pass has been upgraded or renewed during that time, will be unable to make new park reservations for 30 days.

The ability of Magic Key holders to make and hold park reservations will be impacted by the “no show” policy. Magic Key holders who are a “no show” for 3 reservations in a 90-day window will be unable to make new park reservations for 30 days. Existing park reservations at that time will not be cancelled.

What is this? Disneyland is operating at full reservation capacity. This means (theoretically) that Disneyland can better control crowds, traffic flow, staffing and more during your visit.

The name linked to your theme park ticket is a useful way to help keep multiple tickets straight in the Disneyland mobile app. However, in most cases for standard tickets, it is not strictly necessary for the name to match exactly with the Guest using the ticket.

How late can you cancel a Disney World park reservation? ›

Guests with theme park reservations may cancel them at any time up until 11:59 PM Pacific Time the day before the reservation. This is the same whether a park reservation is associated with a theme park ticket or a Disneyland Resort Magic Key pass.