Since this site suggests you book your Walt Disney World trip at least 180 days in advance of your arrival date, and the Disney website likely wonât allow that for 2016 dates until summer 2015 the earliest, knowing that there are ways to book out to 500 days ahead is really helpful !
Roast the turkey: The rule of thumb for cooking a turkey is 13 minutes per pound. So our 16-pound turkey was estimated to cook in about 3 1/2 hours. However, some factors like brining the bird, cooking with an empty (un-stuffed) cavity, and leaving the legs un-trussed will contribute to much faster cooking.
4. Place the turkey in the oven at high temperature to sear and then lower temperature to roast. Cook at 400 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 325 degrees F to roast for the remaining time.Use your thermometer to make sure the bird is cooked!7-9 Lbs.. Place the turkey in the oven at high temperature to sear and then lower temperature to roast. Cook at 400 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 325 degrees F to roast for the remaining time. Use your thermometer to make sure the bird is cooked! 7-9 Lbs.