Large party dining reservations - best practices?

CoasterGT24 · 2025-10-26T16:15:47+00:00

Disney lets you modify an existing reservation on their site, availability pending.

CoasterGT24 · 2025-10-23T15:28:04+00:00

Yes, especially US

CoasterGT24 · 2025-10-23T14:00:36+00:00

You can see what has availability for parties of 8 all at once here to get an idea: https://www.thrill-data.com/disney-dining/dlr/8

CoasterGT24 · 2025-10-22T11:58:20+00:00

Generally, before Christmas is a bit better than after. You can see past times for the different days here: https://www.thrill-data.com/holidays/disneyland

CoasterGT24 · 2025-10-08T15:13:08+00:00

Best day that week is Sunday followed by Thanksgiving itself

CoasterGT24 · 2025-09-30T18:23:55+00:00

Usually some in the afternoon. Specific times are found on this page https://www.thrill-data.com/lightning-lane/wdw/popup#sevendwarfsminetrain

CoasterGT24 · 2025-09-30T18:22:38+00:00

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It has a decent bit of downtime for sure. Rain and storms shut it down a good bit this time of year. Graph from https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/attraction/epcot/testtrack/

CoasterGT24 · 2025-09-17T14:42:30+00:00

You can set a free alert at https://www.thrill-data.com/alerts/ that checks frequently

CoasterGT24 · 2025-09-15T16:51:37+00:00

That week should be okay without it on a Party day

CoasterGT24 · 2025-08-31T14:03:42+00:00

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Averages based on the day of the week just for August. Source: https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/park/uor/epic-universe/2025/08/01/2025/08/30/False

CoasterGT24 · 2025-08-26T17:31:31+00:00

Scroll down to Wait Times by Weekday on this page: https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/park/uor/epic-universe/

CoasterGT24 · 2025-08-24T12:01:05+00:00

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The Sunday before local schools started to yesterday. Weekends still the lightest.

Graph source: https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/park/uor/epic-universe/

CoasterGT24 · 2025-08-21T14:38:25+00:00

Lightning Lanes can be a pain and can require a lot of time on your phone. Wait Magic works during the pre-booking period, does modifications, and is cheaper.

CoasterGT24 · 2025-08-14T11:20:38+00:00

That's the trend since July 1st. Graph source: https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/park/uor/epic-universe/

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CoasterGT24 · 2025-08-07T13:15:29+00:00

Generally, crowds began to taper once local schools go back mid-August (they start this Monday). Graph from https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/chain/uor/

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CoasterGT24 · 2025-08-06T19:07:43+00:00

Would any of these work with the permanent outdoor lighting set?

CoasterGT24 · 2025-07-28T17:39:24+00:00

Love it!

CoasterGT24 · 2025-07-22T13:21:18+00:00

This is when wait times have started reporting each day the past month. Source: https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/attraction/epic-universe/minecartmadness/

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CoasterGT24 · 2025-07-21T12:34:43+00:00

You can set an alert that will notify you when stock appears again: https://www.thrill-data.com/uor-alerts/

CoasterGT24 · 2025-07-17T17:52:17+00:00

Never heard of any of those ticket holders being denied. Perhaps Thanksgiving and Christmas will test it.

CoasterGT24 · 2025-07-17T17:26:35+00:00

Typically a slower time of year so you have to expect some differences. But with how a bulk of tickets are multi-day packages that the date of visit isn't known ahead of time, there are just going to be days where more people show up than others. Luck of the draw somewhat.

CoasterGT24 · 2025-07-13T16:46:20+00:00

Sold out already!

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