Dining reservations (180 days?) and Chef paul, and Polynesian French toast...

[VAfamily1998]

I'm a little confused about when i can make dining reservations.
All of our previous trips, have been planned at less than 180 days out--this is my first time ever waiting for my 180 days to make reservations!

Question #1:

I thought I had heard something about 180+10? Is this for people on certain types of packages or?
I am not planning on buying the dining package.

Question #2:

Also, how popular is Chef Paul in Epcot? That is the one restaurant that my Aunt (who I am traveling with) REALLY wants--and we would especially like it on a specific day at a specific time (6 pm--of course, 5:45 or 6:15 would probably be fine...but we don't want like 9:30 pm or something)...is this something I am going to need to set my alarm for to make a reservation?

Question #3
I have heard a lot about some amazing French Toast at the Polynesian...is that the Tonga Toast at Kona Cafe? If yes, is this a restaurant that I will have to "set my alarm" to make a reserations at the earliest time? We would most likely want our reservation to be at 8 am on a Saturday...

Thank you!

 

[purple figment]

I'm a little confused about when i can make dining reservations.
All of our previous trips, have been planned at less than 180 days out--this is my first time ever waiting for my 180 days to make reservations!

Question #1:

I thought I had heard something about 180+10? Is this for people on certain types of packages or?
I am not planning on buying the dining package.
Anyone who is staying at a Disney owned resort can make reservations 180 days before their arrival date for the arrival day plus the first 10 days of their trip. It can be with a room only or a package reservation.

Question #2:

Also, how popular is Chef Paul in Epcot? That is the one restaurant that my Aunt (who I am traveling with) REALLY wants--and we would especially like it on a specific day at a specific time (6 pm--of course, 5:45 or 6:15 would probably be fine...but we don't want like 9:30 pm or something)...is this something I am going to need to set my alarm for to make a reservation?
Monsieur Paul is very good, but it is not too difficult to get a reservation. The food and service were excellent. One thing we noticed was although it's in a park most people dressed up just like they do for the Signature Restaurants in the resorts.

Question #3
I have heard a lot about some amazing French Toast at the Polynesian...is that the Tonga Toast at Kona Cafe? If yes, is this a restaurant that I will have to "set my alarm" to make a reserations at the earliest time? We would most likely want our reservation to be at 8 am on a Saturday...
Yes, the Tonga Toast is very good, but the Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pancakes are even better! While popular, we've never had trouble getting a breakfast reservation.

Thank you!

My answers in red.

 

[VAfamily1998]

My answers in red.

Thank you!!! I guess I misinterpreted what +10 meant...

Good to know that the ADRs I want for this trip shouldn't be too tough!