Everything I looked at said it would be near impossible to get some of the things I wanted. I just kept checking the Disney site randomly for weeks and occasionally called their dining line, but I didn't stalk it. Granted I am subscribed to these threads as well, but that "impossible to get" reservation came open on the Disney online site a couple of weeks ago. Don't stress and don't give up hope, but instead focus on checking daily if you can't get it when your window opens. Good luck!