Luck with Ohana walk-up?

[mihtaylor]

My family of 4 is taking a last-minute trip to WDW in late January, and would like to try Ohana. We've done most of the other major character dining experiences previously (Chef Mickey, Crystal Palace, Tusker, Topolino, etc.) but Ohana reservations have been elusive. I'm wondering if any of you all have had luck trying the walk-up waitlist. Do you just burn a lot of time and then not get in? We'd be trying for 7:00 or 8:00 probably.

Appreciate any insight...TIA

 

[Pea-n-Me]

We’ve gotten in by being there at opening.

 

[Marthasor]

Just check the app to see if the waitlist is available. 'Ohana tends to end up on the list often.

 

[Robber Baron]

If I were trying for a walk up at one of the most popular restaurants, I'd show up at opening.

 

[Mazz519]

You never know my son and his friends were staying at the Poly, one night when coming back to the parks they passed by Ohana and asked if there was availability for 4, they said Yes !!! come right in !!!...Sometimes you just get lucky !!!

 

[jimmymc]

The waitlist is regularly open, especially if you get there early.

 

[nw6675]

It has always been available a day or two prior when we give. Last 3-4 trips in last year - no issues

 

[ainmemphis]

We are last min Disney people and I hope I'm not jinxing myself when I say we've always snagged a reservation for 4 to 'Ohana while on our trips. Just a fun game to play while waiting in line at the parks. who is going to find the reservation first in the app?

 

[ShawnDadof8]

That time in the evening might be difficult because it is the most popular, but we have often found that if we regularly check the app (while standing in lines, etc), a reservation for O'hana comes open within 1-4 days before we would like to go.

 

[KrazeeK120]

Just FYI…’Ohana dinner is not a character meal.

 

[Mizanne]

Better luck at opening for waitlist

 

[A Tall Soy Latte]

We've had luck just joining the walkup waitlist for spontaneous dinners when we were staying at the Polynesian. There also tends to be availability when dinner service first starts. We've seen reservations available a day before (sometimes the day of) for dinner as well. Good luck!

 

[Mariearistocat]

My family of 4 is taking a last-minute trip to WDW in late January, and would like to try Ohana. We've done most of the other major character dining experiences previously (Chef Mickey, Crystal Palace, Tusker, Topolino, etc.) but Ohana reservations have been elusive. I'm wondering if any of you all have had luck trying the walk-up waitlist. Do you just burn a lot of time and then not get in? We'd be trying for 7:00 or 8:00 probably.

Appreciate any insight...TIA

Family of 4 also and we were just there in October. Had to cancel our other lunch ADR as we were stuck in a ride line. Looking for a replacement, was shocked to see 'Ohana pop up for a couple of hours later! Having had a bad experience there the last time (seated very close to a table with kids blasting iPads GRRR) we weren't sure but grabbed it. I have to say it was one of the best meals ever! So glad we got an 'Ohana redo. So--just keep checking the app! Otherwise, just show up. There were empty tables while we were there that day (mid afternoon).