I booked my vacation last week for January 27th 2008- February 1st, 2008, and was able to get everything I wanted including dinner at CRT. The only thing I haven't been able to get yet is a dinner at O'Hanas for our last night, but I try at least 3 times a day. So yes, I would think you will still be able to book some character meals, but try to remain flexible. We got CRT for dinner, Donald's Tusker House Breakfast, and Crystal Palace. Liberty Tree Tavern was sold out everynight of our trip and has stayed that way though.