Big news for Disney foodies and vacation planners! Walt Disney World and Disneyland have officially updated the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps with new features designed to simplify meal planning and dining reservations. We love the changes. Whether you’re planning every detail or dining on a whim, these My Disney Experience updates are designed to make your next Disney vacation smoother than ever.
A Simpler Way to Snag Hard-to-Get Spots
One of the most exciting new features is the enhanced availability calendar. If you have a dream dining location on your bucket list—like Cinderella’s Royal Table or Blue Bayou—you can now see an entire calendar of available reservation dates at once. Green dots indicate availability, making it easier to align your park days around those must-do meals.
Character dining enthusiasts will appreciate the new Mickey icons and more transparent labeling, which help identify these experiences quickly. No more second-guessing if you’re booking a meal with Mickey, Minnie, or the Disney Princesses!
New Tools for Disney Planning Pros
For guests who map out their vacations by the hour (we see you, spreadsheet creators!), the app now supports full-date-range searches across all available dining locations. That means you can view restaurant availability park-wide over multiple days—ideal for building a balanced itinerary.
Even better, a new customizable time slider lets you search for reservations within specific timeframes that match your family’s plans. Whether you’re scheduling around Genie+ return windows or nap breaks, it’s never been easier to find your perfect dining time.
Flexibility for Last-Minute Magic
If your vacation style is more “go with the flow,” the new walk-up and mobile order options are a game-changer. While browsing for same-day dining, guests at Walt Disney World can now instantly join a walk-up list or place a mobile order from participating table service restaurants. The app also includes smarter filters to sort by park, resort area, or even dining plan credit usage.
A brand-new media gallery offers visual previews of each restaurant’s ambiance and menu items—just tap the ring around the thumbnail photo (Disney World only) to see the vibe before you dine.
Planning Tips to Keep in Mind
- Walt Disney World Resort Guests: Book up to 60 days in advance for your entire trip (up to 10 nights) if staying at a Disney Resort hotel.
- Disneyland Guests: Dining reservations can be made 60 days out from each date.
Whether you’re celebrating the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary or exploring Cool Kids Summer at Walt Disney World, these My Disney Experience updates are here to make planning easier and more fun.
Keep following Sam’s Disney Diary for the latest Disney Parks news—and don’t forget to download the My Disney Experience or Disneyland app to start exploring these new features today!
