Just go up to the park turnstiles and tell the Cast Member (CM) that you have an AR for whatever meal. They may ask for the confirmation number so be sure to have that with you. Follow any directions given by the CM.

Buses for the Magic Kingdom and Magic Kingdom Resort Area will start running at 6:30am DAILY.

Buses for Animal Kingdom/Animal Kingdom Lodge will start running at 7:00-7:15am DAILY.

Buses for the Disney/MGM Studios (covering the Epcot Resort Area) will start running at 7:00-7:15am DAILY.

Buses for Epcot (Princess Breakfast at Norway) will start running at 7:00-7:15am DAILY.

This information is valid EVERY DAY, and for ALL DISNEY RESORTS serviced by Bus transportation.

These buses are for Breakfasts only, and should not be used for general park access. Always let the driver know where you are going upon boarding the bus. Most times, the driver will be able to take you directly (ie: Contemporary, for Chef Mickey's) but sometimes this is not possible. As such, you should always allow time for a connection when going Resort to Resort. Actual arrival times will vary by location.

Some of the restaurants during very busy times will hand out a Flasher. This is a square box with lights that will "flash" when the restaurant has your table ready. This allows your party to wander around the immediate area instead of just waiting for your table.

We were given one of these at the Rose & Crown so we took in the Off Kilter show near the Canadian pavilion which was a lot more fun than standing around!

If you know ahead of time, you can call WDW Dining and cancel it. Otherwise, don't worry about it. The AR system was created so that no shows wouldn't affect how people are seated in the park restaurants. If you don't check in for your AR, you will not be put into the cue and the next available party will take your place.

At first you don't succeed. Try, try, again. Cancellations occur all the time so call back periodically before you leave for vacation and even once you arrive.

You may also try different times and days. Just ask the CM what's available.

WDW Dining can book all restaurants at both the Swan and Dolphin. Call WDW Dining at 1-407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463) to make AR times at these resorts.

Yes, a member of the Concierge Staff can make AR times for you.

This is a good idea just in case a mistake was made during the initial call to CRO or WDW Dining. WDW does not send you printed confirmation of any of your AR events or dining arrangements so it's best to check before finding there is a problem at the restaurant's podium.

At anytime during your stay at a WDW resort, you can request an AR listing from the Lobby Concierge (formerly Guest Services) desk. Get it once you check in so you can have it with you throughout your stay. Check the list carefully and, if there is anything you want changed, see if the CM on duty can help you.

You MUST call exactly 180 days before the date you want to dine at the Castle for breakfast. And, you MUST start calling a couple of minutes before WDW Dining opens (7 AM, on all days including weekends and holidays. All times are US EASTERN).

Please note that as of October 2003, there is now a series of questions being asked. There is no way around them so listen carefully and press the buttons in response to each question.

Upon speaking to a "live person", interrupt the lucky CM and blurt out "I need Cindy's, for June xx, for x people, any available time". The CRO rep will understand your temporary rudeness, and you'll make up for it later with endless amounts of gratitude... Don't try and pick a specific time. Any delays will seriously hinder your ability to get a reservation.

Use the 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) number to directly call WDW Dining so you don't get caught in a transfer cue from CRO. This can amount to up to a 12 second delay in getting to Dining.

Yet, another difficult to obtain reservation. Call exactly 180 days before the date you want to sit at the Chef's Table and as early as possible. WDW Dining opens at 7 AM (ET), Monday thru Friday and on weekends and holidays. There's only one seating for the Chef's Table per evening and it is not available on Wednesdays or Saturdays.

There is a separate number to call for V&A's, it's 407-939-7707. That gets you directly to the department that books for V&A's Dining & Entertainment Services.

A Credit card is needed at time of the booking and the names of all the people in the party. This is so they can personalize the menus for each person. A dress code is in affect as well. Gentlemen must be in tie and jacket and Ladies should be in evening wear.

Call early exactly on the day you can first call for the restaurant's AR. Be flexible in the time(s) when you can eat. Sometimes eating an early or late lunch or early dinner is the difference between eating on the day you want or not. Especially if it's a busy time of year like Winer/Spring breaks or around any major US holiday.

ALL Walt Disney World restaurants are NON-Smoking.

Plan on showing up at the restaurant either before or after the traditional meal times if it's a busy season. Or, if you don't mind waiting from 15 to 60 minutes for a table, just show up and check in with the CM at the restaurant's podium.

A lot of people report during slow times of the year, no problems at all just showing up and getting a table with little wait times. However, if you want to guarantee a table, it is best to make a reservation for it ahead of time. That way you won't be disappointed.

The Rose & Crown Restaurant in the United Kingdom pavillion in EPCOT's World Showcase has an outside patio where you can watch EPCOT's Illuminations nightly fireworks show without having to battle crowds of other people.

Illuminations is presented nightly at 9 PM. You should make the PS time for around 7:15 PM to 7:45 PM to ensure a table during Illuminations. To try and get a patio table, ask the CM to note it when you make your reservation. They can not guarantee you'll get it. If you are at EPCOT earlier in the day, you may want to stop by the Rose & Crown and ask the CM at the podium if you can have a patio table. Again, no guarantees, but it doesn't hurt either.

UPDATE: WDW Dining or the CMs at Rose & Crown's podium no longer can take requests for patio seating. It's now first come, first served.

However, even if you have an indoor table, the CMs allow those people to come out and watch. Just be courteous to those that have patio tables.

There is a way around this problem for certain sized groups of visitors.

There was a time when you only needed a credit card for the dinner shows or some of the special children's events. Use the link below to see the latest information on what location require credit cards and have cancellation fees.

The credit card won't be charged unless you fail to show and not cancel the AR within 48 hours of the reservation time. The charge will be $10 per person on the AR.