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Are you planning a visit during the Walt Disney World holidays? A Disney vacation during the Christmas season can be especially magical, filled with fun, festivity, and good food as well. This article will focus on what you should know about meals at Disney World during this time of year, and some strategies for the best way to plan a Disney vacation to make the most of your time and dining budget.

First of all, when making your dining plans….and if you are going between Christmas and New Year’s you MUST make dining plans….you need to realize that you will be at Walt Disney World during the busiest time of the year. While this does not mean that you can’t have a wonderful vacation, what it does mean is that you have to plan ahead, because you will be visiting with many, many, many other people.

So make your dining plans in advance, and if they include any table service meals, make those Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) before you get to Disney World, and if you are going during Christmas week, preferably make them now.

Let’s talk about ADRs. Disney provides folks with the ability to make Advanced Dining Reservations far in advance, currently’0 days in advance. So people have been making ADRs for Christmas week for months. This means that the most popular restaurants and times fill quickly, especially for the big days of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Can you just walk up and get a table during this week? Perhaps…but don’t hold your breath. Don’t take the chance, make your ADRs now if you want table service meals.

What do you do if you can’t get ADRs for any of your restaurant choices? All is not lost, because while the most popular ones at the parks may be full, it is likely that the ones at the hotels are still available. The resort hotel restaurants are frequently quite good, and it is a great way to see some of the lovely Holiday decorations at the resorts. Plus, it can be very nice to get away from the crowds at the parks for a few hours.

You can also think about eating meals at “off” times. Try having your main, table service meal for lunch instead of dinner. Eat early: lunch at 11, dinner at 5…or late: lunch at 2, dinner at 8. You may actually be able to get table service seating this way, and if you want counter service meals, the crowds are usually a little thinner this way, especially the earlier times.

Think also about the benefits of eating some meals in your room, especially if you have access to a kitchen. Having breakfast in the room is one of the easiest ways to save time and money. And believe it or not, many folks who have a full kitchen like to do their entire holiday meal in their room, turkey and all. This is a wonderful way to create some special memories…to say nothing of saving money as well.

So if you have wondered about the best way to plan a Disney vacation when it comes to dining during the Walt Disney World holidays, it is simple: plan ahead! You will not regret doing so, and in fact, when you are at Disney and your meals are stress-free, you will be so glad you did! This is the perfect way to make sure your vacation is remembered for special holiday moments…and not waiting in endless lines for food.

Nancy Bobby has been visiting Disney World (and doing it frugally) for over a decade, and has had 11 (and counting) family trips to Walt Disney World. To discover how to plan an affordable Disney family vacation, and to receive a free Disney vacation planning bonus, visit www.theaffordablemouse.com.

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