do we need dining reservations?

[luulu1999]

I am planning on us eating at PCH buffet for dinner our arrival day...do we need a reservation? Also one evening I have Carnation Cafe for dinner do I need to make one for that?

 

[BadPinkTink]

while ADR are not as manic or frantic like in WDW, I always make reservations for Disneyland California. Sometimes the restaurants dont take walk ins so if there is somewhere you really want to eat at on a specific day at a specific time , then yes make a reservation. I find having ADR helps me plan and structure my days

 

[longtimedisneylurker]

We visit during very busy times. My experiences during such times lately have been that a reservation for our group of 4 for PCH Grill dinner was not necessary, but I expect we would have been turned away from Carnation Cafe without a reservation.

 

[amyg1975]

Carnation Cafe is always turning people away when we go there, so if you want to eat there, just go ahead and make the reservation.

 

[luulu1999]

thanks!! i had no idea Carnation Cafe was so popular!! I went ahead and did both places no I just have our last day left which isnt open and to figure out what we are doing for Fathers day dinner!

 

[pamcakes82]

If they take reservations, it's always better to have one before you go. Enjoy your trip!