Have you tried using the reservation finder on touringplans.com?
https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/reservation-finder
You don't have to register to get a couple of searches. Just put in the restaurant you would like along with times (its better to just put in breakfast, lunch or dinner rather than a specific time). You will get notified if a time becomes available. If a time comes up that doesn't work for you then just refresh the search so it starts over. I was able to get Sanaa and Hollywood and Vine this way.
Also, there is the option for some restaurants to get on a waiting list through the Disney app.
I wish they would release Thanksgiving menus. I was hoping it would have been this week - should be any day now. We’ve got 2 different reservations and will drop one when the menus are released. If others are doing the same, that will open up some options.
Also? Check OPEN TABLE. Swan/Dolphin, CAPA, and most DS Restaurants are on this. I believe Bull & Bear is as well. WDW owned Restaurants are currently a walking disaster .
PS - I checked Shula's at the Dolphin for Nov 26, party of two..... Yes, you DO get to eat . But move fast.... .
I noticed that Open Table had availability during Thanksgiving week, not the day, that MDE did not for Disney Springs places. So definitely check Open Table. You might have to consider some offsite places too.
Not sure how many are in your party, but parties of 2 to 4 for lunch are opened now for places like STK, Terralina and Wolfgang Puck, so keep trying.
Good luck!
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