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Change is Coming for Advance Dining Reservation Cancellations

News out here in cyberspace has it that come October 26, the policy regarding the cancellation of an Advance Dining Reservation (or ADR) will change.

Here's what guests need to know: if you make a reservation after October 26 to select restaurants and fail to use said reservation or cancel it, you'll be charged $10. Also, guests wanting to cancel an ADR must give a full day's notice in order to forgo the fee. Guests should also be prepared to start giving their credit card number when they make an ADR on or after October 26.

Restaurants included in the cancellation-fee list are:

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Walt Disney World Reservations Cleans The Slate To Move Forward

Walt Disney World Reservations put out some pretty heavy information last night laying out the beginnings of their plans to move Parks and Resorts forward with a brand new reservations system. As a result of the COVID-19 impact they have had to re-evaluate a slew of existing operational systems including hotel packages, park ticket sales, advanced dining and experience reservations, fastpass+ systems, and extra magic hours.

Tips for Starting To Plan Your 2017 Walt Disney World Vacation

It's almost January, that prime moth of planning for Walt Disney World travelers around the world? Disney veterans know that now is the time to get your ducks in a row before those prime reservation spots open and the rush is on to snag those perfect meal times, parties, and rooms for summer. We've got a few important things for you to keep in mind while planning your 2017 trip to Walt Disney World.

Lunch at Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano in Disney's Hollywood Studios

Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano has been a table service staple at Disney's Hollywood Studio for decades. Tucked in the far back of the Muppets Courtyard, past 'PizzaRizzo' and 'It's A Wonderful Shop', the brightly colored awning and streamers of overhead flags welcome hungry guests to come inside and enjoy a meal. My son and I recently stopped in to try Mama Melrose's for lunch.

Breakfast With Character At The Garden Grill

Want to start off your day with a hearty breakfast at Epcot? How about a breakfast that is all you care to eat (served family style), has great character interaction, AND rotates? Then itis time to head on over to the Garden Grill located in the Land pavilion. Chip and Dale's Harvest Feast features a delicious variety of breakfast foods, beverages, and even a visit from the hosts themselves! On most days you can expect to have Chip, Dale, Pluto and Farmer Mickey drop by your table (usually more than once).

Enjoy Good Food and Great Views of the World Showcase Lagoon at Morocco’s Spice Road Table

The newest table service restaurant in Epcot's World Showcase is located on the shores of the World Showcase Lagoon in the Morocco pavilion and is serving up small plates of delicious food. Of course we're talking about Spice Road Table which opened to much fanfare at the beginning of the year.

Dine with Disney Princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table

If there is one dining experience that every Walt Disney World guest needs to experience just once, it's a meal at Cinderella's Royal Table.

Dining at Cinderella's Royal Table is more about the location than the food. Granted the food has improved in the last few years, but you're eating in the castle. And that's what it's all about.

Dine with Your Friends from the Hundred Acre Wood at The Crystal Palace

One of the most popular and most delicious character meals at Walt Disney World can be found at The Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom.

Not only will you find Winnie the Pooh and his best friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, but you'll also get a great meal whether you pick breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Walt Disney World Table Service Reservation and Cancellation Policy Changes

If you've ever had the frustration of trying to book a reservation at your favorite Walt Disney World restaurant and not being able to make one, you might be happy with the new practices that Walt Disney World is introducing to handle the Disney World Dining Reservations.

Walk-up table service dining: Should you chance it?

Making ADRs can create a lot of anxiety a full half-year before your trip -- who knows what you'll be craving 6 months from now? And should you ever chance walk-up table service dining?