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The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations

by Mommy Frog on October 21, 2024
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You frog fans know we're all about vacation and theme park planning, especially when it comes to Disneyland. So it's no surprise that we're all about making Disneyland dining reservations as soon as our booking window opens up. While getting last-minute Disneyland dining reservations isn't quite as hard as it sometimes is at Walt Disney World, those who plan in advance have an advantage over those who do not. Dining windows are filling up 60 days out (usually at 6 a.m. PT). Some locations are harder to get into than others (cough, cough ... Blue Bayou and Carthay Circle). And with dining still in high demand, it's especially important to plan ahead.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Lobster Nachos

Dining reservations can now be canceled up to two hours before on the same day (with certain exclusions) on the Disneyland app. Previously, you needed to cancel 24 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fees. Disneyland also made changes that allow guests to look at all the available reservations over multiple days. Woohoo!

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Looking for reservations

Reservations are sorted by breakfast, lunch and dinner. But once you open up the calendar by selecting, "Check availability for multiple days," you'll see a menu with "all day," "before 12 p.m.," "12 p.m. to 4 p.m." and "after 4 p.m." That way, you can more easily choose a time to dine. These changes are already in place, so keep an eye out for them, especially if you are planning a trip and flexible on your dining days.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - New changes that show multiple days

If you're visiting in 2024, get those Disneyland dining reservations in place as early as possible. After all, the early frog gets the flies! Disneyland dining is popular right now, so that means getting up early to book 60 days in advance or frequently checking the app. We've put together this post as the ultimate guide to making Disneyland dining reservations.

What to Know About Disneyland Dining Reservations Right Now

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Monte Cristo and Pommes Frites

Demand is high for all table-service reservations. Book your Disneyland dining reservations as soon as you can! These open up to 60 days in advance, but some locations do not book that far in advance, so keep checking back if you cannot find a reservation. More and more restaurants are opening or changing hours all the time. Also, that two-hour cancellation rule is opening up room for walk-ups. If you can't get a reservation, definitely try joining the walk-up list for that location in the Disneyland app. The only challenging part is that you have to be within the restaurant's vicinity to join.

Fantasmic! came back as of May 24, 2024. That means Fantasmic! dining packages are once again available to reserve (and there's a new option!). Check the Fantasmic! Dining Packages page for more information on those. (There's a new Cafe Orleans package available as of Jan. 10, 2025!)

Carthay Circle lunch is back as of July 12, 2024. It's a seasonal prix fixe menu for a starter and main course with a fixed price of $59 per adult ($19 per child), plus tax and tip. Add warm Park House Rolls for an additional charge.

It's tricky to figure out exactly what time dining reservations go live these days. Most reservations get released at 6 a.m. PT. If you do not see any availability for your restaurant, we have also seen reservations pop up as more get released as the morning moves on. However, we've also seen times get released in the afternoon or even a few days later! That means if you don't see what you're looking for early, keep checking throughout the day and as time goes on. Some holidays get released after the 60-day mark. Others, open several weeks later. You may even pick up someone else's cancellation if you keep checking. Also, try adjusting your party size or dining time if you can't find what you want. You can usually add or subtract a guest when you check in on the day of.

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Changes hoppen in Disneyland dining reservations all the time. In 2023, it became easier to find a reservation online or in the app. When you search for a date and party size, you'll see a larger number of available reservation times instead of being limited by a maximum of three. It's also easier to make adjustments to your date, time or party size when searching. Now you can search by multiple days as well!

Disneyland limits capacity through a theme park reservation system. You'll need both a valid theme park ticket and a park reservation for the same park on the same day to enter a theme park. Dining reservations don't get you entry into the park, and you do not need a ticket or a park reservation to make an in-park dining reservation. But you will need them to access the restaurant when it's time to eat. Park hoppers need to reserve the theme park they wish to enter first and then may hop after 11 a.m. Plan your reservations around that schedule.

You can book for the days you hope to get reservations for (and remember to cancel if you cannot visit up to two hours ahead of your reservation). Or, you can make your theme park reservation before booking dining. We book dining just in case and cancel if our theme park plans change.

What About Virtual Queues?

Virtual queues are back rides. Haunted Mansion Holiday and Tiana's Bayou Adventure operate with a virtual queue. Shows such as World of Color have a virtual queue and should not affect dining. Virtual queues for rides can be a little tricky to plan around dining reservations since you have no control over when your group is called. A common problem is your Boarding Group getting called, and it occurs at or near a time that conflicts with your dining reservation. In the past when it's happened to us, we hop by the restaurant first to see what we should do. Restaurant reservations usually take priority over Boarding Groups.

We personally have managed to get in to dine sooner or several hours later than scheduled to accommodate our Boarding Group. However, we've also had some restaurants give us problems if we do not check in with them before riding. We take screenshots of our reservation and Boarding Group just in case so that nothing disappears after our reservation's time passes. We can usually add or subtract a guest from the reservation as people's plans or hunger levels change. We've always found the restaurants to be very accommodating to our changing needs as long as we have a reservation and communicate.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Carthay Circle Lounge Food

What's New in Disneyland Dining?

You will make all your Disneyland reservations online or through the Disneyland app. You can no longer call a Disneyland Dining line. If you have any food allergies, need a kosher meal or have other dietary concerns, or you want to order a gluten-free Monte Cristo at least 24 hours in advance, you can email [email protected].

You can now cancel reservations up to two hours before on the same day in the Disneyland app. This updated policy does not apply to Downtown Disney District restaurants, the World of Color Dessert Party, certain dining packages the Princess Breakfast Adventure character dining at Napa Rose and Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - dining reservations on disneyland appAs mentioned, it just got easier to make a reservation online or in the Disneyland app. You can now see more dining times and make adjustments to your search or add filters to narrow down your search.

If you have food allergies, note them when reserving and upon checking in. Hop over to our post with tips for dining with food allergies at Disneyland.

You can join a Walk-Up List at select table-service restaurants. When you approach the restaurant, pull up the Disneyland app, type in the restaurant name and tap Join-Walk-Up List. A notice should tell you if the restaurant is at capacity, but you might get lucky. You might want to use this strategy when you cannot find a reservation. Another strategy is to keep checking for openings as your visit approaches. You might pick up a cancellation, even for same-day availability when people have to cancel two hours in advance or face a charge.

As mentioned above, you can still make reservations for Lamplight Lounge; however, the upstairs part (Boardwalk Dining) only has walk-up availability. So if you cannot get a reservation, you might still have access to those delicious lobster nachos! If you cannot get walk-up right when it opens, just keep trying, sometimes we have better luck after waiting a few minutes and trying again.

Character dining is back to normal. And the wait is over for Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar. You can make reservations instead of waiting several hours for this popular tropical-themed destination.

Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel is permanently closed. But there's news! Here's the dish. The lounge has been remodeled into a bar and lounge area called the Lobby Lounge. The new brighter space near the hotel lobby is used as a seasonal bar and lounge to accommodate more guests during busy periods. It's open on select days without reservation.

As of Sept. 12, 2023, all of the table-service restaurants in Disneyland Park serve beer, wine and select themed cocktails. None of the quick-service dining locations in Disneyland Park serve alcohol.

And in other news, more Downtown Disney and hotel restaurants have joined the reservations system. You can now reserve Paseo, Céntrico and Hearthstone Lounge. Keep an out for more new restaurants to come.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Lady and birthday Mickey cake

When you make a reservation online or through the app, you can now add a celebration cake to the reservation. It's a fun way to surprise someone in your party or celebrate a special occasion.

Are There Parade or Show Viewing Packages?

Yes! We go over the packages and share the ones we think are worth it in our dining packages post. We have enjoyed the parade packages for Magic Happens and for Christmas Fantasy Parade during the holiday season. The lunch includes a meal at Plaza Inn and has a voucher for a separate, reserved viewing area for the second parade (usually across from the train station in Town Square). The menus can vary from year to year. At times, there are also parade dining packages in Disney California Adventure.

At Disney California Adventure Park, there are two World of Color dining packages and a dessert party. The two dining packages include a three-course lunch or dinner at Wine Country Trattoria or a buffet dinner at Storytellers Café in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. For the dining packages, you make a normal reservation for the appropriate meals and tell your server you'd like to upgrade to the dining package when you arrive. Dining packages come with vouchers for standing viewing areas. There's also a parade package for the Better Together parade through summer 2024.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - dining package food

Fantasmic! dining packages are some of the best values if you want a good spot to view the show. Check the Fantasmic! Dining Packages page for all reservations. Rancho del Zocolo quick-service restaurant offers a new Fantasmic! package. All three Fantasmic! dining package restaurants offer great views of the show near the water's edge.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Choices you might see when booking Fantasmic! dining packages

You can choose an available restaurant, time to dine and the show you want to see when you reserve.

What about Downtown Disney?

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Dinner at Jazz Kitchen with food and plexiglass barrier

Don't froget about Downtown Disney! The shopping and dining district is hopping with restaurant choices and fun. Here's the inside scoop on every Downtown Disney restaurant. There are a few new dining locations on the way! If you leave the park with a rumbling belly, there is plenty to eat in Downtown Disney. You can make reservations for most Downtown Disney restaurants through the Disneyland app.

When and How to Make Disneyland Dining Reservations

Disneyland Dining Reservations - Mint Julep

For Disneyland dining reservations, the booking window opens 60 days in advance. Two months might seem too far out to book a dining reservation, but for Disneyland, it's not. However, sometimes Disneyland does not release reservations until just a few weeks out. So if you do not see what you are looking for, be sure to hop back again and again as more dates are released for some restaurants. What time do reservations go live? Most of the reservations open at 6 a.m. PT. Sometimes they drop in the afternoon too or some location can open a little earlier. It's tough to figure out. but for the most part, it's 6 a.m. We frogs have lost sleep trying to reserve our future dining!

If you know when you will be visiting, you can use the online reservation system or Disneyland app to reserve your spot at restaurants in Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney and the three on-site hotels. It's also a good idea to reserve your character dining experiences in advance. It's easy to make (and cancel or change) reservations through the Disneyland mobile app.

Depending on the restaurant and dates of your visit, you might need to reserve early. You can often find Disneyland dining reservations on shorter notice during the week, especially during less busy times. If you're booking for a weekend, a holiday or other busy times at Disneyland, you’ll want to book as early as possible.

If you're looking to enjoy a romantic meal at Blue Bayou Disneyland, snatch up one of the few Lamplight Lounge reservations or have a fine dining experience at Carthay Circle, it’s best to book 60 days in advance if you can. That being said, we've hoppened upon last-minute cancellations that have popped up, as well. So don't give up! If you don't find what you are looking for, keep checking. People may change plans and cancel last minute and you can pick that up. The walk-up lists have made it easier to get into restaurants in person if you can't find a reservation.

If you're like me and like to keep your frogs all lined up in a row, reserve as soon as you know your travel dates. Less worry + less stress = a relaxing good time! If you do not like to wait for shows or get stressed about getting a good spot, you can also reserve dining packages. The packages provide a voucher for viewing shows or certain parades.

Disneyland Restaurants That Accept Dining Reservations

Disneyland Dining Reservations - Blue Bayou

If you want to make advance Disneyland dining reservations, here are the restaurants that accept reservations (some of these experiences are temporarily unavailable):

  • Blue Bayou is located in New Orleans Square. Its romantic seating overlooks part of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It's always evening in there no matter what time you dine. Lunch reservations are booked quickly. Ask your server about upgrading to a Fantasmic! Dining Package with a voucher for watching Fantasmic! Adult drinks have arrived — a Hurricane on a hot day sounds perfect!
  • Café Orleans, also in New Orleans Square, has both indoor and outdoor tables with a view of the Rivers of America. Lunch reservations are booked faster than dinner. It's the place to get your Monte Cristo and Pommes Frites. New adult drinks have arrived. (As of Jan. 2025, this location will have Fantasmic! dining packages.
  • Plaza Inn on Main Street does not require or take reservations for lunch or dinner, but advance reservations are highly recommended for the Minnie and Friends character breakfast.
  • Plaza Inn, at times, offers dining packages for parade viewing (or fireworks viewing on New Year's Eve or the Fourth of July and during select nights of Halloween Time).
  • Carnation Café on Main Street does take reservations for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but you can join a walk-up list if there is availability. New adult drinks have arrived.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - River Belle Brunch

  • River Belle Terrace has indoor and outdoor dining with a view of the Rivers of America. It serves Southern-style food and adult beverages. You can book brunch or dinner, or reserve Fantasmic! dining package meals with vouchers for viewing Fantasmic! You can also reserve at 7:15 p.m. for the premium package to dine and watch the show from your table.
  • Rancho del Zocolo Restaurante is a quick-service restaurant that offers reservations for Fantasmic! dining packages. You will receive a voucher for a separate Fantasmic! viewing area.
  • Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience is back and this time it includes a cold dinner. Make a reservation to sit inside or outside at the Tomorrowland Expo Center. It's open nightly and includes dinner, sides, dessert and hot or cold nonalcoholic beverages. If fireworks are shown that night, you'll be in for a sweet view of the show.
  • Over in a galaxy far, far away, you can make reservations for Oga's Cantina, the watering hole of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The process for making Oga's Cantina reservations is a little different from Disneyland's other restaurants. Oga's now allows 60-day advance reservations, so hop on over to that post for the most current scoop on how to get in (with or without your droids).
  • You can now reserve fireworks viewing packages in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge for the quick-service location, Docking Bay 7. The Fire of the Rising Moons show is a Star Wars version of the fireworks, set to the iconic music of John Williams.

Disney California Adventure Restaurants That Accept Dining Reservations

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - magic key terrace food

California Adventure table-service restaurants that accept reservations include:

  • Lamplight Lounge is a gastropub located on Pixar Pier. Enjoy bubbly cocktails and fun eats (lunch and dinner) with a view of the water and Pixar Pier. Hop in for delicious brunch Friday through Sunday!
  • Lamplight Lounge — Boardwalk Dining offers some "shorts" to share and drinks. Check the app for walk-up availability. No reservations are taken.
  • Magic Key Terrace is the newest addition to the Disneyland dining reservation system. This fun spot is open to Magic Key holders and their guests. It has drinks that are themed to Disney California Adventure and savory bites to share. It also offers World of Color dining packages. You can upgrade at the restaurant.
  • Carthay Circle books up well in advance, depending on the season. If you can’t get into this retro fine dining establishment, the swanky lounge and lobby have some tasty bar bites and cocktails that are sure to satisfy any walk-in. Carthay Circle is open for dinner and a seasonal prix fixe lunch as of July 12, 2024.
  • Carthay Circle — Alfresco Dining offers smaller bites at lunch and dinner outside on the patio.
  • Wine Country Trattoria: Reservations are recommended to dine where Napa Valley meets Tuscany. This location offers World of Color dining packages and sometimes parade packages for the Oogie Boogie Bash. You can upgrade at the restaurant.
  • World of Color Dessert Party: This is not a restaurant, but it is a delicious way to relax and watch the World of Color while eating dessert and enjoying a beverage. Adult beverages are available.
  • Sonoma Terrace occasionally offers parade packages.

Disneyland Dining Reservations - Lamplight Lounge

Downtown Disney Restaurants That Accept Dining Reservations

Disneyland Dining Reservations - Splitsville

The Disneyland dining reservation system also includes most restaurants in Downtown Disney, which is within a hop, skip and jump of both parks. There are many choices! Our old favorite is Naples or Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, but Splitsville Luxury Lanes offers mouthwatering spins on classics such as ahi tuna, sliders, grilled avocado and hand-tossed pizzas. New locations are open as of May and summer 2024! Hop over to our Downtown Disney restaurants post to learn more. If you cannot get a reservation for Downtown Disney locations, they often have space for walk-ins.

Disney Hotel Restaurants That Accept Dining Reservations

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Girl eats brunch at Storytellers Cafe

There are some great restaurants in the Disneyland hotels. One of our favorites for a nice, relaxing dinner (sometimes without Tad and Lily!) is Napa Rose at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. There is also Storytellers Café for a family meal. Two hotels offer character breakfasts/brunches, as well as a character dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen. The newest character dining to join the lineup is the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Experience. This brunch brings princesses to Napa Rose Thursday through Monday from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Great Maple doughnut

Hotel restaurants that accept dining reservations include:

  • Napa Rose: Character dining breakfast and high-end dinner without characters
  • Storytellers Café: Character dining breakfast/brunch buffet and dinner buffet without characters. You can upgrade dinner to a World of Color dining package. Look for new seasonal meals in fall and the Pajama Party Nov. 19 through Jan. 1, as well as holiday meals on Thanksgiving.)
  • GCH Craftsman Bar: An outdoor poolside bar
  • (New to reservations) Hearthstone Lounge: A homey lounge just off the Great Hall.
  • Goofy's Kitchen: Character breakfast and dinner (with seasonal themes)
  • Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar: You can sit outside with walk-up availability or reserve for inside.
  • (New) Great Maple: Dine inside or outside at this new Pixar Place Hotel dining establishment with huge portions and signature maple-bacon doughnuts.
  • (New) Palm Breeze Bar: Enjoy the breeze and pool views as you sip a refreshing cocktail or enjoy a meal at the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Salad at Palm Breeze Bar

Disneyland Character Dining Experiences

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations — Tiana (Character Dining)

Disneyland offers some fun character dining experiences available in the parks and some on-site hotels. We always recommend getting Disneyland dining reservations at the following locations:

  • Goofy’s Kitchen is located in the Disneyland Hotel. Goofy’s Kitchen offers buffet dining at breakfast (brunch fare served at breakfast) and dinner. Note new seasonal themes.
  • Mickey's Tales of Adventure is a buffet located in the Storytellers Café in the Grand Californian. Storytellers Cafe also offers a daily breakfast and brunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Brunch includes the same breakfast choices, along with lunch specials. Note new seasonal themes.
  • Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures is the newest character breakfast at the Napa Rose in the Grand Californian. This option is available Thursday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast and brunch selections are served the whole time.
  • Plaza Inn in Disneyland has a Minnie and Friends character breakfast in the park.

If you happen to have Plaza Inn reservations (or Oga's Cantina reservations) before or at park opening, use the designated entrance to the left. Arrive early, bring proof of your reservation and you can enter the park to make your reservation on time.

Dining Packages That Accept Disneyland Dining Reservations

Reserved dining packages at Disneyland Resort restaurants provide a prix fixe meal or an on-the-go meal with a voucher for priority viewing of shows such as Fantasmic! and World of Color. At times, there are limited-time parade dining packages, so always be on the lookout for those. There are usually no refunds on dining packages should the shows get canceled or experience technical difficulties.

Fantasmic! Packages 

Fantasmic! dining packages include:

  • Rancho del Zocolo Restaurante is a quick-service location that offers Fantasmic! dining packages with Mexican Korean fusion choices for lunch or dinner. You will receive a voucher for a viewing area. This is the most affordable package.
  • Blue Bayou Disneyland (five-course, prix fixe table service, available now): At this time, you can reserve lunch or dinner with viewing designated for the first or second show. Reservations are open now.
  • River Belle Terrace has two options. You can reserve the standard package for brunch or dinner. Reservations are open now. Or you can reserve the Premium Package with seating at 7:15 p.m. to watch the 9 p.m. show from your table on the outdoor patio.

The vouchers for Fantasmic! list the viewing area, the time you should arrive and show performance time. Arrive earlier than posted if sitting in front is important. However, we are happy sitting in the back half of the seating area so we do not have to look through a fence. Seating is on the ground, but guests with disabilities will be accommodated. People in wheelchairs will be seated at the back but will be able to see above the guests seated in front of them. Guests in standby areas will be standing room only.

World of Color Packages

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - World of Color Dessert Party food and beverageWorld of Color has several different dining packages, including three-course menu dining packages, a buffet dinner and a seated dessert party. All dining locations are separate from the viewing area and give you a voucher to view the show from a reserved viewing area, except for the dessert party. The dessert party takes place at tables in the viewing area.

Here are the World of Color dining package options:

  • Wine Country Trattoria: Lunch or dinner three-course, prix fixe menu.
  • World of Color Dessert Party: Dine at tables in a preferred viewing area with treats and a beverage while you watch the show. This is a pre-paid event.
  • Buffet Dinner at Storytellers Café (located in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa): All-you-care-to-eat buffet and nonalcoholic beverage (must have theme park admission to enter the park). Diners get a box of macarons to enjoy later or during the show.
  • Magic Key Terrace: Prix Fixe menu only for Magic Key Holders and their guests.

Plaza Inn Packages 

At certain times, there are dining packages that offer reserved parade viewing or reserved dining for special events. The packages may vary. For parades, you can make a reservation to eat lunch at a quick-service restaurant to receive a voucher. The voucher gives you access to a reserved viewing area later. Plaza Inn most commonly offers parade packages and even a fireworks meal and viewing package for New Year's Eve and Fourth of July.

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - plaza inn package

You can make it a magical day at Disneyland when you book the parade dining package at Plaza Inn. Each package comes with one lunch entree, dessert and drink, a voucher that provides access to the parade's viewing area and a Plaza Inn credential.

Sonoma Terrace Dining Packages

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Better Together parade viewing package

At Sonoma Terrace at Disney California Adventure, guests can get reserved viewing for the Better Together parade with the "Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!" Parade Viewing Dining Package. The package includes:

  • A selection of Pixar-inspired foods, desserts and cheeses,
  • Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water — plus coffee and a specialty mocktail
  • Reserved seating for parade viewing at Sonoma Terrace

Come Halloween Time, you can also get a similar (but with different desserts and drinks) Frightfully Fun Parade Viewing Package during the Oogie Boogie Bash. You must have an Oogie Boogie Bash ticket to take part in this package.

How to Make Disneyland Dining Reservations? Plus More Tips

The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Dining Reservations - Dale joins a guest at table at Storyteller's Cafe

I like the flexibility of the online system and the Disneyland app. They allow me to see what times are available or easily check different days.

Keep in mind that all Disneyland dining reservations require a credit card deposit. If you can’t keep your reservation, be sure to cancel with at least 2 hours notice. (Some reservations must be canceled a day or two prior.) Otherwise, your card will be charged $10 per person. On the other hand, if you reserve a party of four and only three show up, you will not be charged. You will only be charged if the party doesn't show up. Most restaurants require 2 hours' notice of cancellation, but be sure to check the cancellation policy when you make the reservation. Certain restaurants (such as those during special events and holidays) may require up to 72 hours' notice.

If your restaurant has no availability, check for other party sizes. It's easier to modify a party size at the restaurant (to add or subtract people) than to get into a full restaurant when you don't have a reservation. But if you can't get in, you can always check in with the restaurant's cast members or join the Walk-Up List in the app. Lunch service usually starts at about 11 a.m. and dinner starts at 4 p.m. If you can eat during the off-times (such as a 3 p.m. lunch or early dinner), they may be able to fit you in better. That comes in handy if you have jetlag and are hungry at odd times.

Be willing to wake up to make reservations right at 6 a.m. PT, 60 days before your visit. And keep checking if you do not see what you want. Remember to check walk-up availability in the parks if you can't get a reservation. We've had pretty good luck with it! This is all you need to know to successfully reserve your dining experience through the Disneyland dining reservation system.

Have a tip for making a Disneyland dining reservation that we haven't mentioned? Share in the comments below, then let us know your favorite Disneyland table-service restaurant!

Related: Best Disneyland Quick-Service Restaurants

Related: Uncovering the Disneyland Secret Menu Items

Hoppy planning!

Keep hopping, Mommy Frog!
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Aug 24, 2024 at 1:25 p.m.
MadKevin Says...

I’ve read here and elsewhere that reservations are sometimes available as early as 3am PST. But when browsing app and website the calendar day is greyed out until exactly 6am PST.

So how would you find these reservations released at 3am?

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Sep 13, 2024 at 2:12 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi MadKevin!

Unfortunately, there's not an exact science when it comes to figuring out when dining reservations are released. In general, most reservations become available at 6 a.m. PST 60 days in advance, though in our experience, some may be released earlier in the morning or later (could be even days or weeks later). We have removed the 3 a.m. mention to keep our advice more general since it can greatly vary and other release times cannot be guaranteed.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 11, 2024 at 1:33 p.m.
Deming Litner Says...

I followed all of your steps outlined, woke up at 3am PT and it didn’t show the date I was looking for - Sep 9th. So tried again at 6am. While the date was now available to search, there are no reservations all day for storyteller cafe on Sept 9th. In fact there are no available reservations for about a week prior at storyteller cafe. This seems so odd to me given I could get a reservation for today if I wanted. Is there some event I don’t know about? Could this be an instance where they are holding releasing reservations till closer?

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Jul 15, 2024 at 4:28 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Deming!

The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend is taking place from Sept. 5-8, so that could be a potential reason why. It is also possible reservations have not been released yet. Regardless of either potential reason, we encourage you to keep checking reservations in case they pop up later. If you aren't able to snag one before your trip, you can try joining the Walk-Up List on the day of.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jun 29, 2024 at 1:27 p.m.
Jodee Says...

If I have a hotel reservation at DL resort hotel, can I book restaurants for my entire length of stay on the forst day my window opens? Or do I have to book each day as the 60 day window opens up? So for example, I arrive Monday and stay thru Saturday, can I book when my window opens for Monday for the entire week on that first day? Or do I have to hop on the app each morning?

Thanks.

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Jul 10, 2024 at 2:03 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jodee!

Disneyland Resort recently updated its dining reservation policy so that on-site guests can now check dining availability and book reservations for up to 10 consecutive days! So on the 60-day mark before your visit, log into your Disney account as early as 3 a.m. PT to book dining reservations for the length of your stay.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jun 12, 2024 at 7:33 p.m.
Derrick Says...

Are the times in this article Pacific time?

Example: Dining windows are filling up 60 days out (usually at 6 a.m.).

I live on the east coast, so do I need to be ready at 6am or 9am?

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Jun 17, 2024 at 3:25 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Derrick!

Times are listed for the Pacific time zone, so you should prepare for 9 a.m. Eastern.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 20, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.
Brad Says...

I’m feeling confused (by Disney, not you), hoping you might be able to shed some light & clarity on some info posted on the Disneyland website regarding dining reservations: The website, (and specifically https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/guest-services/priority-reservations-hotel-guests/) has a header of “Preferred Reservation Access for Hotel Guests” and among other words, has the following statements:

“Hotel Guests have preferred access to a limited number of reservations to dine at selected Disneyland Resort hotel table-service restaurants during their stay.

“To be eligible for preferred access to dining reservations, Guests must link their valid Disneyland Resort hotel confirmation number to their Disneyland.com account. Guests can book reservations online for selected table-service restaurants, and reservations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Disclaimer: Guests booked at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels have preferred access to a limited number of reservations at selected Disneyland Resort hotel table-service restaurants. These reservations will be available for Guests booked at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels upon arrival, and only available for the dates of the Guest's hotel reservation, subject to availability. The limited number of preferred-access reservations are not guaranteed, are subject to change or cancellation at any time, and may not be available on certain holidays and for special dining events.

“Disneyland Resort hotel Guests can make reservations at hotel dining locations up to 60 days in advance. In order to book online, hotel Guests must link their valid Disneyland Resort hotel confirmation number to their Disneyland.com account.”

Know you’re not a Disney representative, but given this helpful article you’ve written, do you possibly know or can explain what if any actual preference is provided for Disney hotel guests at Disneyland?

My confusion comes from seeing what appears to be the ability to make reservations up to 60 days in advance, not linked to hotel reservations – and in fact not seeming to require already having a park reservation or ticket at the time of making the reservation (though it obviously DOES require providing a credit card number). I’ve just made such a reservation, exactly 60 days out, and while we’re in the process of trip planning, we haven’t yet actually made the hotel reservation, made a park reservation, or acquired the park tickets.

Are there some reservation slots that are not released so far in advance but instead held back for possible reserving when guests check in at their Disney hotel? I’m game to try to make reservations the full 60 days in advance, but it’d be reassuring to know if there’s an “upon arrival” possibility if things don’t otherwise work out.

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Apr 22, 2024 at 2:43 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brad!

Thank you for the kind words - hoping we can help you! No matter what's connected in your Disneyland account, you can look for dining up to 60 days in advance. But if you have a hotel reservation linked to your account, you'll see a wider variety of hotel restaurant reservations, especially for those hard to get locations, when you look.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 14, 2024 at 12:56 p.m.
Liz Says...

I'm not sure exactly when we'll be hungry, with the 2 hour time difference we'll be adjusting to. Is it possible to make more than one reservation at (about) the same time but at different restaurants? For example, if I make a reservation at Blue Bayou for 11:30, could I make another at Cafe Orleans for 12:00?

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Apr 15, 2024 at 8:32 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Liz!

The dining reservation system will not allow you to make another reservation within an hour before or after the other one (so if you make one reservation at 12 p.m., you would need to make the second one before 11 a.m. or after 1 p.m.). It will pop up that you have a conflict and prompt you to keep the reservation or cancel the original and confirm the second reservation. Please note that if you do decide to make two reservations, you would need to cancel one at least two hours prior in order to avoid the cancellation fee (usually $10 per person).

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Mar 8, 2024 at 8:03 a.m.
Tyler Says...

Hi, I’m traveling solo to Disneyland for the first time since 2018 and some restaurants aren’t even showing reservations available when I ebter the true party size but when I pretend I’m a group of 4 they show up (Storytellers, Goofy’s Kitchen, and more). I’ll be in the parks during 3 Star Wars Nite events but only attending one of them. I figured I would watch World of Color one of the 2 that I’m not at the party but I’m not fond of the menu at Wine Country nor dinner buffets. I thought about Lamplight Lounge but can’t find any reservations for that available. Are there any other options? Like with Fantasmic I would have done the on the go dinner from Hungry Bear if it was back during my trip but with it still down World of Color is really it for me.

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Mar 8, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tyler!

In terms of party size, you can make the reservation for a larger party size and then modify the amount of guests. As long as one person shows up, you won't be charged for other people, unless it's a special meal that you pay for in advance such as a dessert party. For World of Color, we actually don't mind being a little further back and higher up to see this show (different spots than the dining packages area). If you try for the virtual queue, you could get there early enough to grab a spot near a railing so there aren't people right in front of you. Lamplight Lounge cannot see the the projections that well.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jan 2, 2023 at 11:07 p.m.
Cecilia Says...

Hello, i have purchased a single day ticket starting at DCA w/hopper for 1pm park switch. If I have brunch reservations at Disneyland Resort, will I be allowed in and then go back to DCA?

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Jan 3, 2023 at 1:33 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Cecilia!

If your brunch reservation is inside Disneyland Park, you would need to modify your reservation so that you can start your day in Disneyland Park.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Dec 24, 2022 at 3:51 a.m.
Rebecca Says...

6am Anaheim time? I read elsewhere 6am EST... Confused about which it is.

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Jan 3, 2023 at 3:15 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Rebecca!

It's typically 6 a.m. PT, but reservations can be released at earlier or later times.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 25, 2022 at 7:21 a.m.
Jill Says...

We have a big group, if i use 2 apps to split the reservation do i need to link the tickets to the 2nd persons app?

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Oct 26, 2022 at 10:21 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jill!

You can use different Disneyland accounts to make two reservations at about the same time, but there is no way to link them in the app. On the day of your reservation, arrive early and let the host at the check-in desk know to see if they are able to put you together or nearby. You could also try calling Guest Services (714-781-4636) in advance to see if you can link them or make a larger reservation.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 8, 2022 at 2:59 a.m.
Tanya Says...

I have a dining reservation for 1:05pm at Goofys kitchen. I did the cake add on for my son's birthday but now I am thinking that after eating pancakes and waffles and such - a cake seems a but much. I cannot alter my reservation online to remove the add on. I don't want to lose my time slot as I have been monitoring for days to see if a similar time comes up with no luck. I cannot find a phone number online to call and see if I can modify my reservation so I'm not buying a $45 cake I don't think we will eat. Any chance you know a number I can call?

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Oct 11, 2022 at 11:37 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tanya!

We'd suggest calling the Disneyland Guest Services number at (714) 781-4636.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Sep 25, 2022 at 9:25 p.m.
Cabree Says...

What is your best advice for actually securing the blue bayou? My 60 days out starts tomorrow!!! What time does it actually open?

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Sep 26, 2022 at 12:20 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Cabree!

Reservations typically open at 6 a.m., though it can vary depending on the restaurant. Sometimes reservations aren't released until a later time (for instance, if a restaurant is waiting on official park hours). If you don't get a reservation, keep checking. You may also be able to join a Walk-Up list on the day of your visit, depending on availability.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 3, 2022 at 2:52 a.m.
Josh A. Says...

What time zone is the 6AM based on. I’m assuming pacific but wanted to clarify.

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Oct 3, 2022 at 8:57 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Correct, Josh!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Sep 3, 2022 at 12:30 a.m.
ashley Says...

Hi, we are going to Disneyland in 16 days, their are a total of 8 of us in our party, what is the best way to get reservations for this size? Can I book two reservations under one name?

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Sep 7, 2022 at 10:16 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ashley!

If you're having trouble finding reservations for eight people, then yes, we'd suggest splitting up into two smaller parties and finding reservations that are close in time. The reservations would need to be under two different accounts, but if you check-in early, let the host know that you're together and would like to be seated as close to each other as possible.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 21, 2022 at 3:37 p.m.
Virginia Pritchett Says...

Hi, so I have my Disneyland app on my Ipad open, Disneyland website on PC using chrome,

up at !2M, 3 a.m. & 6 a.m. practicing on the newest release date so that I can be prepared to be able to get a much wanted Minnie Breakfast @ Plaza Inn reservations for 9/21. The most recent date showed "open" at 12M & 3 a.m. then options go from not open to instantly at 6am. "no times available" this morning on both devices. It seems highly unlikely that I wouldn't get an opportunity for any time, even refreshing & changing party size & signed up for an outside "alert" system as a back-up but is it really possible that times will magically appear at a later random time after status changes to "no times available" except for a possible cancellation? It doesn't feel hopeful.

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Jul 26, 2022 at 10:24 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Virginia!

It is possible, so we suggest you keep looking periodically, even up to the day before (people may cancel to avoid the 24 hour cancellation fee). Also, while still not guaranteed, you could try to see if there is any walk-up availability.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jul 3, 2022 at 5:28 p.m.
Karilee Says...

If you have a three day ticket, can you make reservations for all three days (starting at 60 days out for the first day) or do you have to make reservations for each day at 60 days out for each? At WDW it’s for the whole trip, but I don’t know about Disneyland??

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Jul 6, 2022 at 1:19 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Karilee!

At Disneyland, you'll have to make dining reservations each day.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jun 28, 2022 at 6:44 p.m.
Eric Says...

We are making an impromptu visit to Disneyland and CA Adventure. Have no dining reservations and none are available for our party size. Do table service restaurants take walk ins?

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Jun 28, 2022 at 2:38 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Eric!

Yes! You have the ability to join a Walk-Up list via the Disneyland app for participating restaurants (you can also scan a QR code located near the restaurant's entrance to check if there's Walk-Up availability)

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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May 16, 2022 at 3:36 p.m.
Karmen Says...

Hi we'll be at Disneyland for 4 days beginning of July. We want to have breakfast at Carnation Cafe, I currently have a reservation for 9:30 but one showed up for 8:00. We want to take advantage of being at the park early to get on on some rides quickly. If rides and breakfast are both a priority do you think it's best if we go on a couple of rides then have breakfast at 9:30 or is there an advantage to having breakfast at 8:00 and then rides? Thanks for you advice!

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May 16, 2022 at 1:19 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Karmen!

We would prioritize rides over breakfast!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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May 8, 2022 at 8:27 p.m.
Kristin Taylor Says...

We have breakfast reservations at Plaza Inn at 8:30 on 6/15. Do you know if we will be able to use the separate dining reservations entrance? How early would you recommend arriving to the park?

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May 9, 2022 at 11:37 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kristin!

The gates tend to open earlier than the posted park opening time, so you likely wouldn't need to use the separate early dining reservations entrance. Since the park is set to open at 8 a.m. on June 15, we think it'd be toadally fine if you arrive by 7:30 a.m., which is when the gates usually open.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Mar 24, 2022 at 9:20 p.m.
Tonja E. Says...

Whoops, sorry, you may not be the blog that affiliates with Get Away Today! Sorry about that!! I still love your blog!

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Mar 24, 2022 at 9:18 p.m.
Tonja E. Says...

How early can you join the walk up list for Lamplight Boardwalk? I've been looking everywhere and can't seem to find the information. Thank you - love your blog and have gotten a lot of information from it over the years, including using Get Away Today! :)

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Nov 28, 2021 at 11:26 a.m.
Shelby Says...

Hi there! First time as an adult at Disneyland in January. Was able to book for our first day, but I guess Disneyland is different in that you cannot book for your whole stay after the first day when on property?

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Nov 29, 2021 at 11:50 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Shelby!

Correct — Disneyland's dining reservation rule is 60 days out for everyone, as there is no additional dining benefit for hotel guests at this time.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Nov 12, 2021 at 1:06 a.m.
Silvia Says...

Has anyone had trouble reserving breakfast with princess ? I was able to book other restaurants except that one, although it shows that there is availability it won’t allow me to book.

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Nov 20, 2021 at 12:56 a.m.
Sebastian Says...

We are running into the same exact scenario. We finally got a hold of someone and they said to try chrome browser but that didn't work. So we are still in the same boat. Hopefully someone chimes in.

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Oct 27, 2021 at 1:43 a.m.
Michelle Says...

Thank you for the info! Is there a way to transfer a dining reservation to another Disney account? I know you can on the WDW app but not sure about Disneyland! If we can’t, can they just check in with my name even though I won’t be in the park?

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Oct 21, 2021 at 7:19 p.m.
Lilah Says...

Hi! My fiancé and I Plan on eloping February 2022 and then inviting our friends and Family to join us for a day at Disneyland. We want to make reservations for dinner at any of the restaurants at Disneyland. Do you know what the max number of guest on a dinning reservation can be ? Thanks !

Thanks !

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Oct 21, 2021 at 5:53 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lilah!

The maximum number of guests on a dining reservation will vary by restaurant. Through the Disneyland app and website, you can search for reservations with a party size of up to 20 guests. Because you'd have a larger group, we'd suggest calling Disney Dining to help you with booking a dining reservation.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 8, 2021 at 3:18 p.m.
Shauna Says...

Hi! Do you know where the designated entrance is for a 8am plaza inn reservation? How early do they let people in? Thank you!

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Oct 8, 2021 at 10:49 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Shauna!

The reservation entrance is all the way to the far left of the park entrance. Cast members will likely start letting in people with reservations about 15 to 20 minutes early.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 4, 2021 at 11:31 p.m.
Mickey Frog Says...

I am trying to book for our Thanxgiving trip. I have been checking for Nov 24th, 25th, etc. and there is nothing to select, for ANY of the Restaurants. Have they even released these times yet? Anyone know?

Appreciate the assistance!!

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Oct 5, 2021 at 3:02 p.m.
Ingrid Says...

I was up at 3:00am this morning for the following week, and nothing, then nothing at 6:00 either. Also, if you call the DINE line, it says that they can no longer make reservations. I'm not sure if this is just Disney reservations being Disney reservations, or a Genie issue in the making!

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Oct 5, 2021 at 9:49 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mickey Frog!

There is a chance that reservations have not been released yet. While restaurants can release reservations up to 60 days in advance, they may also release reservations at a later time. For instance, restaurants may be waiting until park hours are confirmed especially since it's around a big holiday. Unfrogtunately, there isn't usually an announcement or advance notice when this happens, so we suggest that you keep checking periodically!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Sep 16, 2021 at 5:31 a.m.
Tobeylynn Birch Says...

I just went through an unsuccessful attempt to get dining reservations for a November 14 visit to Disneyland. I had read that reservations become available 60 days before, so I started checking the reservation calendar a few days ago and determined from the latest available date that I would be able to book a reservation on September 15. Not knowing what time the calendar rolls over to the next available date, I decided to stay up until midnight and try then. I first logged in a few minutes before midnight and November 14 was not yet available. At midnight I entered my party size again and the 14th was now open on the calendar. So at this time it appears to roll over at midnight. However, the process was awful. After entering my mealtime choice, it begins to check for availability but almost immediately the app says it is having trouble displaying the screen (no doubt due to heavy traffic on the system) and provides a “button” to Try Again, which I do, repeatedly for 45 minutes until I decide to give up and go to bed. I wish they used a queue system, like many high-volume ticketing systems do, so you wouldn’t have to keep entering your request with random odds that any request will get through. I will keep checking back to see if I can nab any cancellations that might come up.

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Sep 8, 2021 at 8:59 p.m.
Gwyn Says...

Hi! My fiancé and I are celebrating his birthday and our engagement in Disneyland beginning of next year, and we are hoping to get a reservation for the two of us. Do you have any tips for the best way to get a reservation? (I know that if we don't get one we can wait for cancellations but the planner in me wants to do my best to try to get the reservation when it opens.)

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Sep 10, 2021 at 12:19 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gwyn!

We'd start checking as soon as your 60-day booking window starts. And on that day, check several times throughout the day if you don't see anything at first. Also, just keep in mind that restaurants may release reservations later (and unfrogtunately, there isn't usually an announcement or advance notice for when this happens). For instance, restaurants may wait until park hours are confirmed if those are waiting to be determined. So it's always worth checking periodically leading up to your trip. And since you'll be visiting at the beginning of the year, January and February have some of the lowest crowds, so if all else fails, there may still be a chance for walk-up availability.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 10, 2021 at 4:51 p.m.
EE Says...

in that photo with the happy birthday Mickey cake- how do you get that?! is it special order?!?

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Aug 10, 2021 at 12:28 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi EE!

Isn't it adorable?! It's an optional add-on - when you make your online reservation using the Disneyland app, you'll be asked if you'd like to add on a special occasion cake (the same as the one pictured). Easy peasy!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jan 22, 2020 at 2:44 p.m.
Bryana Says...

Hello! I made a character breakfast reservation at the Plaza Inn for a big party accommodating two families. Is it possible to split the upfront cost of the breakfast? I.e, one family pays for their family & same for the other family, rather than paying for the whole group?

Hope this makes sense, I appreciate the help!

Thanks!

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Jan 23, 2020 at 4:34 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Bryna!

You'll pay upon check-in, and you should be able to split the bill in two. We have split other checks in the park, but sometimes they limit the split to two paying parties max. Even if that were the case, you'd be good in your situation!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 28, 2019 at 12:27 a.m.
Sandy Says...

We are going to a character breakfast and were wondering about reservations. My grandson is only two so there is no charge for him, but should we still book for three people? I saw something about a cancellation fee being per person and although we don't plan to not show up if something happened I wouldn't want to have to pay a fee for him as well.

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Oct 29, 2019 at 8:43 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sandy!

Yes, you'll need to include him in your reservation just for the headcount for your table. They won't charge you a fee for him.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 17, 2019 at 5 a.m.
MKS Says...

We are closing in on our first ever Disneyland trip, and just snagged an Oga's reservation for 8:35 am, with instructions to arrive at Oga's 15 minutes early (so at 8:20). There are extra magic hours that day, but we're not eligible, so we can't enter the park until 8. Having never been in the park before, I'm not sure how to best plan our arrival to be sure we're on time for our reservation. I would LOVE tips from you/your readers! Thanks in advance for any help :).

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Oct 17, 2019 at 8:12 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi MKS!

There's a couple of ways that you can do this. If you arrive about 30 minutes prior to rope drop, you should be able to walk back to your reservation on-time without issue. Getting there early means you're through security and ready for the touch points so that you just have to get your frog legs hoppin' to Oga's once the park opens :) However, guests with reservations are also able to head in a little early, even if the park isn't quite open yet; keep an eye out for a cast member with a reservation sign or ask at the turnstiles where to go if you have a reservation. Be sure to have your confirmation number with you!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Oct 17, 2019 at 3:11 p.m.
MKS Says...

Thanks so much for your quick reply! We will definitely plan to arrive 30 minutes early and talk to a cast member about our reservation. I have been learning so much from your posts. Thanks for sharing all this great info - such a help for a first timer!

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Oct 17, 2019 at 10:52 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

You are so welcome, MKS! We're hoppy you stopped by :) Have a wonderful trip!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 14, 2019 at 10:38 p.m.
Jennifer Perkins Says...

I was hoping to get a reservation for Minnie and Friends Character Breakfast the week of October 6-11, 2019, but it shows up as having no availability. Do you think it is likely they filled up that quickly (I understand they JUST opened the system for that week in the last few days)? Or is it possible they haven't opened reservations yet?

If they are booked, is there any "waiting list" type system?

Thanks.

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Aug 19, 2019 at 10:24 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jennifer!

While there isn't a waiting list system, we'd suggest continuing to check back for cancellations, as they do hoppen. Good luck!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 8, 2019 at 8:20 p.m.
Erica Says...

We're heading to Disney October 6-9 but when I got on today (59 days out) everything is blacked out from 9/29 on. I called and the gal at scheduling said she didn't know when those would open up. Does that happen often? Any idea when they might open?

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Aug 14, 2019 at 7:57 p.m.
FBP Says...

We're you able to make reservations for these dates? Many of the restaurants still seem to be showing no dinner availability for me.

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Aug 12, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Erica!

It looks like these dates have just opened up online if you'd like to hop back and reserve - good luck!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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May 26, 2019 at 5:06 a.m.
Amanda Hayden Says...

Hi! Do I need a ticket to Disney land in order to attend the princess breakfast? I was considering doing the breakfast on a separate day than Disney land.

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May 28, 2019 at 7:47 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Amanda!

The Princess Breakfast Adventure is at the Grand Californian, so you won't need a ticket to be able to access breakfast. Enjoy!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 26, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.
L Says...

I'm dying for a reservation for next week at the Blue Bayou, but it's all sold out! Do you know if there's a trick to ensuring I get a table at dinner? What are the chances a party of 5 can do a walk in?

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Apr 29, 2019 at 1:58 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi L!

We toadally understand - we love Blue Bayou! Keep checking and calling the reservations line in case of cancellations, especially one to two days before, when people are likely to cancel. Our advice is to get any reservation you can, even it if is not the correct time, and try to modify it in park if you need to. We have found it much easier to modify reservations (time and even party size) at the check-in counter than to walk in. But if you cannot score any reservation, you can try getting a walk-in reservation. They are subject to availability, though, so some days they take walk-ins and some days they do not. Good luck!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Apr 7, 2019 at 1:10 p.m.
Mark Says...

Does Disneyland require you to verify you have a park ticket before you can make a dining reservation?

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Apr 8, 2019 at 9:10 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mark!

They do not; you will need valid entry to get to the restaurant at the time of your reservation (if the restaurant you're heading to is in the park), of course, but no verification is necessary in advance by phone.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Dec 29, 2018 at 4:37 a.m.
Jessica Says...

Any idea what parades, shows etc will be available Jan 26-28, 2019? Are they all shut down at that time for “offseason”?

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Dec 29, 2018 at 6:38 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jessica,

Here is a list of what's coming to the parks for 2019! In addition to the Mickey and Minnie entertainment, there will also be Fantasmic!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Dec 25, 2018 at 5:04 a.m.
Tegan Says...

We have a dining reservation for goofy kitchen for dinner 535pm and plaza inn for breakfast 720am what is the time frame that we can arrive? How early? how late? Thanks has been a great help reading all your info.

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Dec 30, 2018 at 7:29 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tegan,

It’s best to arrive as close as possible to reservation time, but we have arrived 30 minutes early and have been accommodated when there is space. I would try not to be more than 15 minutes late.

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Nov 30, 2018 at 1:24 a.m.
Bee Says...

Hi, I'm going to Disneyland the week before xmas. I heard that if you leave in the middle of the day for a breal you might not be let back in because if its too crowded. Will they let you in if you have an advanced dining reservation?

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Nov 30, 2018 at 3:40 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Bee!

I would not worry about the park reaching capacity before Christmas—that is more likely to happen between Christmas and New Years. The last time the park reached capacity was Dec. 27 and 28, 2018. Should they close entry due to capacity, which is rare, they may let in guests with confirmed dining reservations and sometimes allow guests to re-enter the park and only close entry to new entrants. So you should be fine :)

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 10, 2018 at 4:38 p.m.
Dave Says...

Do you know what time new days "unlock" at the 60 day mark? I'm looking to book a character breakfast and want to snag the earliest reservation. I've heard conflicting reports that the new day opens up at 9pm, midnight, and 3am! Any idea which is correct?!

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Aug 15, 2018 at 4:27 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Dave!

New days "unlock" at midnight if you are booking online, and the reservation phone line opens at 7AM.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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May 8, 2018 at 6:38 p.m.
Erin Says...

Hi. I'm wondering if Napa Rose or Carthay circle would be a better bet for dinner on our second and final night? We are doing the Fantasmic package at River Belle (hoping to move that to Blue bayou) our first night. And lunch at Wine country trattoria package with paint night second day. Family of 4, 10 yr old twins. Thanks!

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May 15, 2018 at 1:02 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Erin,

Tough question! They are both great restaurants with a nice atmosphere. We find there is something exciting about going into Carthay Circle, but Napa Rose has a more traditional menu that works well for our family and pickier eaters. I would look at the two menus online in advance and decide based on what food your family enjoys more. You will be happy with either experience!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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May 7, 2018 at 2:14 a.m.
Gayla Says...

We wanted breakfast with the princesses but I can't find it?

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May 8, 2018 at 9:11 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gayla!

Unfortunately, there is not a princess meal available at this time. For fun character dining, we recommend hopping on over to Goofy's Kitchen!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Feb 26, 2018 at 5:34 a.m.
Steve Says...

Hi I’m trying to book a Fantasmic dining package online for April 23rd, which is less than 60 days away, they should be available upto the 26th. But for some reason they won’t currently select past April 14th. Does anyone know why?

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Mar 6, 2018 at 9:54 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Steve!

April begins Pixar Fest at Disney's California Adventure, which will bring new nighttime entertainment to the park. This may be the reason behind the schedule being a bit off. We'll keep you posted!

Keep hopping!

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Feb 7, 2018 at 10:16 a.m.
Christian Najera Says...

Hi, I want to make a reservation for 2 people but there’s no availability. There’s one available for 3 people. Can I reserve the table for 3 but on have 2 show up? Do i get charged?

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Feb 7, 2018 at 7:32 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Christian!

Disney's reservation system is very intricate, so there is likely a reason why there is a reservation available for 3, but not 2. There is a no-show fee if your whole party doesn't arrive that is likely to be put into effect if one person isn't present as well. We would recommend calling the reservation line to chat with them about your options!

Keep hopping!

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Jan 21, 2018 at 11:09 p.m.
Barbara Says...

What time do the diner reservations open up at the 60 day mark?

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Jan 22, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Barbara,

Reservations open up at 8AM EST, as far as we know!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Dec 13, 2017 at 10:51 p.m.
Kelly Says...

I have reservations for the upgraded fantasmic river belle experience and world of color dessert party. Would anyone know if I stand in line early if I'm able to choose my table/seat? Or is there a way to reserve a table? I'm worried about not getting good seats especially for the price i'm paying. I heard mixed reviews that some seats at both experiences are not the best.

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Dec 4, 2017 at 6:37 a.m.
Bere Says...

Hi!

I've had the chance of dinning at Be Our Guest in Diseny World, and it was an incredible experience!! Which restaurant I should not miss in my upcomming trip to Disneyland? Thanks!

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Feb 19, 2018 at 10:15 p.m.
Natasha Says...

Don’t know if this info is too late for you, but the atmosphere of Blue Bayou is pretty incredible. Carthay Circle is also absolutely gorgeous and a replica of the theater where Snow White premiered. You’ll notice more historical gems at Disneyland, and the cast members are generally long-serving employees who take personal investment in the legacy. I’ve heard some of them at the Carthay Circle restaurant can give amazing tours and talk about the history behind the details.

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Oct 28, 2017 at 7:20 p.m.
Paul Says...

I'm surprising my family of 4 with a holiday trip to DL, arriving on Christmas day. Can we eat at Goofy's Kitchen with a reservation but not have to use/buy a park pass to get there?

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Oct 29, 2017 at 9:11 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Paul,

Goofy's Kitchen is at the Disneyland Hotel. No admission required!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Aug 30, 2017 at 5:15 a.m.
Ronskee Says...

Is it possible to make reservations for Thanksgiving Day right now either at Storytellers Cafe or Goofy's Kitchen?

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Aug 30, 2017 at 8:50 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

As of now, both restaurants are only taking reservations through late October. Keep checking their web sites. November bookings should open soon!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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