Welcome to the CRes Manual
Your all-in-one guide to everything Central Reservations — designed to help you navigate with ease!
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Friday – 6/5/26
– YNP New Inventory Day!
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Thursday – 6/4/26
– Many Glacier New Room Types
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Wednesday – 6/3/26
-Hold Ticket Reminders
| Prop/Activity | Earliest Arrival Date |
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| YLACT (Book, Cancel, Modify) – 1 day | June 6, 2026 |
| YLACT Marina (Book, Cancel, Modify) – 2 Days | June 7, 2026 |
| GCSR Activity (Book, Cancel, Modify) – 2 Days | June 7, 2026 |
| GCRR Train Travel (modify or cancel without calling the Help Desk to unseat the guests) – 3 Days | June 8, 2026 |
| GCRR Polar Express (Modify (any) or Cancel (50% refund for package, non-refundable for train only) – 7 Days | June 12, 2026 |
| GLACT Red Bus Tours & Shuttles (Book or Modify) – 1 day GLACT Red Bus Tour (CANCEL) | June 6, 2026 Same-day allowed |
| Phantom Ranch (cancel & get refund) – 45 days | July 20, 2026 |
| YNP Refund Windows | Earliest Arrival Date |
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| YNP Packages (Full Refund) | August 4, 2026 |
| YNP Packages (50% Package Cost Refund) | July 5, 2026 |
| YNP Summer Lodging (full refund) | July 5, 2026 |
| YNP Winter Lodging/Frosty Fun (Full Refund) | July 5, 2026 |
| YNP Summer Lodging (less $25 cancel/modification fee) | June 12, 2026 |
| Yellowstone Dining, Package & Tour Reservation Windows | |
| Winter YLACTs are booking through the 2026-27 season. 2027-28 YLACTs will open Dec 5, 2026. | Spring, Summer, Fall YLACTs are booking through the 2026 Season. 2027 will open Nov 5, 2026 |
| Winter Packages are available to book for the 2025-26 Season. 2026-27 will open on March 5, 2026. | Spring, Summer, Fall Packages booking for the 2026 Season. 2027 will open Nov 5, 2026 |
| Summer Dining Reservation Windows Currently OPEN for Lake Hotel, Old Faithful Inn, and Grant Village | |
| For guests with YL lodging/camping not at the property where the restaurant is located: | Booking 30 days out for arrivals through: July 5, 2026 |
| For guests staying at the property where the restaurant is located: | Booking 60 days out for arrivals through: August 4, 2026 |
| Winter Dining Reservation Windows Currently Closed for Mammoth and for Snow Lodge | |
| For guests staying at the property where the restaurant is located: | Advanced reservations can be made by in-park guests 60 days out Booking 60 days out for arrivals through: August 4, 2026 |
| Grand Canyon South Rim Dining Reservations Dining Reservations can be made by guests online for El Tovar Dining Room and Arizona Steak House | |
| For guests staying at the property where the restaurant is located: | Booking 180 days out for arrivals through: December 2, 2026 |
| For guests in other lodges and the general public: | Booking 60 days out for arrivals through: August 4, 2026 |
CRes Agent Survey Scores
| Survey Scores | Count | Average Score |
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| Year-to-Date (YTD) | 5,820 | 4.89 out of 5 |
| Month-To-Date (MTD) *January 2026 | 2,038 | 4.86 out of 5 |
Join us in celebrating our top 3 Survey Score Winners for March 2026! 🌟 Your dedication to excellence and top-tier service truly shines!
1st Place: Kathy Moore
2nd Place: Georgine Marbach
3rd Place: Tristan Lowery
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