Has anyone had success booking dining? I mean......for the love of churros!

[katyringo]

We don't go until October but our wish list right now is:

lamplight lounge
Blue bayou Fantasmic
WOC dessert party
Goofy's kitchen
Princess adventure breakfast

going for broke I guess ..lol!

There is a lot of quick service we want to do. Our absolute favorite used to be characters breakfast at paradise pier- Donalds seaside I think it was called. We loved that one.. so bummed that is seems permanently gone. We like Minnies breakfast in the park alot too. Not ruling that one out either. We have 6 fulls days.. 5 park days and an oogie boogie bash day.. so we got the time!! I've always been good and snagging what we want but this thread has me nervous!

 

[Astylla]

Going on Easter Sunday and was thrilled to get Blue Bayou for noon!!!! Until I saw a picture with the walls up…… I knew the ride was down but didn’t realise it would look like that! So, would you go to Goofy’s Kitchen or Catal? I actually have reservations for both but need to cancel 1. There’s 8 of us and the youngest is 15. Going to Lamplight lounge brunch on Saturday ( I love brunch and it’s not really a “thing” in Ireland). Thanks for your thoughts!

I'm actually am going to go against the grain and say Goofy's personally and would try for either the earliest reservation or latest for the dining period.
I also love Goofy's kitchen for the buffet and food too has a good variety. In fact I prefer the food there at Goofy's over Storyteller's for example , but do prefer breakfast and brunch at Storyteller's just as a comparison. Can't go wrong with Catal though , many love it, It was just okay to me but I also have many local home grown Mediterranean restaurants near me.

 

[brightlined]

FYI - per the discussion about Carnation at dinner.

It's now available via the Walk-Up List in the app. Friday night at 8:15pm PT (just now):

 

[kerreyn]

FYI - per the discussion about Carnation at dinner.

It's now available in the app. Friday night at 8:15pm PT (just now):

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Still nothing for evening times the week of our trip (and the week before that), but this is hopeful - I’ll keep an eye on it! Thanks!

 

[TinkerbellTris]

Does anyone know why when I put in my dates for dinner, there are options, but when I check off my enchant pass to see discount then search again there’s no availability any place? Couldn’t I just reserve my date and time then present my pass for discount at restaurant

 

[brightlined]

Does anyone know why when I put in my dates for dinner, there are options, but when I check off my enchant pass to see discount then search again there’s no availability any place? Couldn’t I just reserve my date and time then present my pass for discount at restaurant

There is some occasional weirdness in the app.

If you're talking about reservations - you don't need to declare your MK in advance when you book. All you do is show your MK code (in the app) to the wait staff when they bring you the check, and they'll take care of it.

 

[TinkerbellTris]

Thank you!

 

[blabbermouth]

I am excited to have gotten all the reservations we wanted for our May trip!

Arrival day dinner at Jazz Kitchen and then dinners at Lamplight, Cafe Orleans and Wine Country (not super excited about this one, but Carthay seemed too extra expensive and there really aren't many restaurants in the two parks!) Pre dinner drinks at Oga's (better than late night because we have a 4 year old) and brunch on our departure day at Storytellers.

 

[TikiTikiFan]

How is dining going these days? Things still not posting right at the 60 days mark? My reservation window opens in a few days so just gauging what to expect this time around!

 

[Pluto468]

How is dining going these days? Things still not posting right at the 60 days mark? My reservation window opens in a few days so just gauging what to expect this time around!

When I booked for May all of mine popped up at the 60 day mark, except for Trader Sam's.

 

[blabbermouth]

How is dining going these days? Things still not posting right at the 60 days mark? My reservation window opens in a few days so just gauging what to expect this time around!

All of mine were up at 60 days out, 6am pacific time!

 

[GoHorns94]

Thank you all for this useful information. My window for ADRs opens tomorrow and I have a much better outlook on getting the reservations we want for our upcoming Disneyland trip thanks as usual to the fine people posting here.

I’ll be trying for:

Ogas
Trader Sams
Lamplight Lounge
Storytellers
Blue Bayou (or Cafe Orleans)
Carnation Cafe
and maybe Wine Country Trattoia

Does anybody know if all of the above have been dropping lately at 6am PST?

Getting excited - let the searching begin! (yes I am a nerd )

 

[Federalist45]

Thank you all for this useful information. My window for ADRs opens tomorrow and I have a much better outlook on getting the reservations we want for our upcoming Disneyland trip thanks as usual to the fine people posting here.

I’ll be trying for:

Ogas
Trader Sams
Lamplight Lounge
Storytellers
Blue Bayou (or Cafe Orleans)
Carnation Cafe
and maybe Wine Country Trattoia

Does anybody know if all of the above have been dropping lately at 6am PST?

Getting excited - let the searching begin! (yes I am a nerd )

When I booked a few weeks ago, all the reservations dropped at 6:00 sharp. I don’t think Blue Bayou is accepting reservations currently.

For Trader Sam’s, you’ll need to be searching for reservations for 4 or less. If you have more than 4, plan to book two reservations. You only have a few minutes at most, so be prepared to jump on reservations that show up quickly.

I’d suggest using one phone logged into your account and one logged into your significant other’s account (or roommate, etc.).

You are at a big disadvantage on the computer in my opinion, especially if you don’t do some weird tweaks to be able to search right at 6:00 a.m.

Good luck.

 

[Pluto468]

Thank you all for this useful information. My window for ADRs opens tomorrow and I have a much better outlook on getting the reservations we want for our upcoming Disneyland trip thanks as usual to the fine people posting here.

I’ll be trying for:

Ogas
Trader Sams
Lamplight Lounge
Storytellers
Blue Bayou (or Cafe Orleans)
Carnation Cafe
and maybe Wine Country Trattoia

Does anybody know if all of the above have been dropping lately at 6am PST?

Getting excited - let the searching begin! (yes I am a nerd )

Those all dropped at 6am when I made mine. BUT.... The first 3 days I tried at 6am on the dot for Oga's and Trader Sam's and I was always too late. The 4th day I opened the window for Oga's and put in the date and time I wanted. Then I reloaded my computer every 2 seconds starting at 5:59. I finally got that reservation. I did that the next day for Trader Sam's, too. All of the other ones I had no trouble getting at 6am or even 6:10. I used my phone and my computer some mornings to book two things at once. Make sure you are logged in before you start searching. Those lost seconds can make a big difference right at 6.

 

[GoHorns94]

So for Trader Sam’s we are three adults and two kids. I wonder if I should try for a (before 8pm) reservation for 4 and then try to add a kid guest later or when we arrive at Traders?

I’ll be logged in the app on my phone, and using an iPad and a desktop as backups.

 

[Federalist45]

So for Trader Sam’s we are three adults and two kids. I wonder if I should try for a (before 8pm) reservation for 4 and then try to add a kid guest later or when we arrive at Traders?

I’ll be logged in the app on my phone, and using an iPad and a desktop as backups.

If it were me, I’d try to get reservations for 4 and 2. Then show up for the reservations and explain, you are 5, would like to sit close (if not together), but you are prepared to split parties if necessary.

I also don’t mind showing up with 5 for a reservation for 4, but keep in mind that the bar is very cramped and tables for 4 are on the very small side. In other words, you might not get in, whereas with the 4&2 strategy, I don’t think you’ll get turned away.

 

[GoHorns94]

Wow... lamplight lounge never showed a single opening this morning. I was on two devices and got in the moment reservations dropped. I did snag a Trader Sams!

Holding out hope that they drop a little later this morning. I am on a reservation finder service so fingers crossed!

 

[SFMommy]

I don’t think everything loaded this morning. There’s no way lunch on Monday 5/23 is fully booked at places like La Brea, Naples and GCH bar at 6:05 this morning!

 

[GoHorns94]

I don’t think everything loaded this morning. There’s no way lunch on Monday 5/23 is fully booked at places like La Brea, Naples and GCH bar at 6:05 this morning!

Agreed - it was weird.

I was luckily able to modify my Trader Sams reservation to 6:05 so all of the sudden I’m not too concerned about Lamplight Lounge - figure we can try to grab a LL afternoon or evening spot later in the trip.

We have never been to Trader Sams but have only heard great things so I am excited.

After a flight from Texas to CA, a couple of awesome cocktails and a simplified dinner menu will likely be just what we need on our arrival day!

 

[JennM]

Hello - I thought this thread would be the best place to post. I am preparing for our reservation window to open for our family's first trip to DLR, and I would love to know your restaurant suggestions for us. Party of four - me, husband, 17-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son.

If it helps, our usual go-tos at WDW are Boma, Le Cellier, Biergarten, and Paddlefish. We have done Oga's Cantina in HS, so that would be fun but not a must-do.

Any strategies on which restaurants to try to book first? We also are perfectly fine with quick service if you have favorites to recommend. Thanks for your help!