Do you want a character meal but they're just booked up? If you are not on the dining plan, try the Garden Grove at the Swan resort. (Characters at dinner nightly, breakfast on weekends only). It is not on the dining plan so it is often easier to get into.
You can also purchase a discount certificate at restaurant.com for dinner there, but pay close attention to the terms before you buy one. There's usually steep discounts on the purchase price of the certificates themselves.