When do you think we will see Christmas/holiday reserveddining etc posted?

[Disneysince82]

I know it is early but I was curios when we will most likely see the plans for Christmas reserved dining plans? I am hoping to get reserved seating for Fantasmic, WOC dessert party, parade, and fireworks -- I can dream but IDK if that is a thing other than for VIP tours. I have considered also doing some of the regular walking tours, but am still doing the research.

 

[foolish_mortals]

Announcements will probably come around late September. *This is when the announcements were made last year. Most of those will follow the at least 60 days out rule. Fantasmic(if it’s running) dining packages and WoC dessert packages don’t change their reservation processes during the holidays. If anything, they are usually late, with reservations opening up after 60 days, sometimes 58, 56, 52, etc.

The fireworks package will likely be the Tomorrowland option. They sometimes do a special meal on the day of the holiday that’s usually a little more expensive. Again usually 60 days when reservations open, sometimes less. For the parade, I would expect the same reserved Plaza Inn dining they are doing now and did last year, with just different meal options.

 

[Disneysince82]

Announcements will probably come around late September. *This is when the announcements were made last year. Most of those will follow the at least 60 days out rule. Fantasmic(if it’s running) dining packages and WoC dessert packages don’t change their reservation processes during the holidays. If anything, they are usually late, with reservations opening up after 60 days, sometimes 58, 56, 52, etc.

The fireworks package will likely be the Tomorrowland option. They sometimes do a special meal on the day of the holiday that’s usually a little more expensive. Again usually 60 days when reservations open, sometimes less. For the parade, I would expect the same reserved Plaza Inn dining they are doing now and did last year, with just different meal options.

Thanks! I figured they would be similar to the years prior but was hoping maybe for something extra -- which I silly! I have read so many mixed reviews about Tomorrowland terrace I am thinking we might pass. We are staying on site & if we opt to do Club level we can watch fireworks from there & I think might be able better option. I had seen a few YT reviews about NYE firework reserved dining(I think it was the Plaza Inn?) and was hoping for something similar LOL I thought I had heard of a tour(not the VIP one) that did fireworks seatings but I think they might of been confused.

I plan to set alarms early 60 days out to try to get all the reservations I can!

 

[twodogs]

Note that you have to reserve each day 60 days in advance, so plan on getting up early for 8 days in a row (or however long your trip is)! But it’s worth it!

 

[Disneysince82]

Note that you have to reserve each day 60 days in advance, so plan on getting up early for 8 days in a row (or however long your trip is)! But it’s worth it!

Oh I’m planning on it! Before we rescheduled to the holiday trip I was able to 98% of my reservations I am up at that time anyway — I love stuff like that lol

 

[twodogs]

Oh I’m planning on it! Before we rescheduled to the holiday trip I was able to 98% of my reservations I am up at that time anyway — I love stuff like that lol

Pixie dust to you! I hope you get them all!!

 

[Deisell78]

I've been checking too. My 60 day window opened today but there is nothing for Plaza Christmas Parade Dining package. The funny thing though is that I have been checking for a while now, almost every day- and there seems to only be breakfast reservations opening each day- no lunch-

For instance, I am checking dates now Nov 1-10, Plaza has a bunch of breakfast open each day from times around 8-10:30, but nothing for lunch or dinner. So even if you wanted to eat lunch there- without a parade package- there aren't any options for lunch which is strange to me.
On the website for Plaza inn it shows this-


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Breakfast – 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

so again no lunch or dinner??

I know dining reservations book quickly but there's no way the Plaza is getting fully booked every single day within minutes of the reservations opening. The Halloween parade package is for dinner-time, 7-9 pm I believe, so I'm hoping they make a Christmas parade dining announcement soon.

 

[sophy1996]

@Deisell78, Plaza doesn’t do reservations for lunch or dinner, except parade packages. So if those aren’t being offered you won’t see anything for lunch or dinner. The holiday parade won’t start until Nov 10.

 

[Deisell78]

@Deisell78, Plaza doesn’t do reservations for lunch or dinner, except parade packages. So if those aren’t being offered you won’t see anything for lunch or dinner. The holiday parade won’t start until Nov 10.

Oh ok- Thanks for letting me know that makes sense then why I am not seeing anything.
I guess Ill just keep an eye out for when the dining packages open for that, I am going Nov 19 so today was my 60 day out but nothing yet!

 

[Deisell78]

@Deisell78, Plaza doesn’t do reservations for lunch or dinner, except parade packages. So if those aren’t being offered you won’t see anything for lunch or dinner. The holiday parade won’t start until Nov 10.

Oh ok- Thanks for letting me know that makes sense then why I am not seeing anything.
I guess Ill just keep an eye out for when the dining packages open for that, I am going Nov 19 so today was my 60 day out but nothing yet!

 

[babyruth]

here we are late Sept and still waiting! LOL I just want character dining prices in case those are jacking up for the Christmas season. Menus/seasonal treats would be nice also!

 

[Deisell78]

So there looks to be 2 categories on the website. Plaza Inn and Plaza Inn dining package you can check availability for both. Sometimes to get the dining package it says just make a "normal" reservation and then when you show up you let the cast member know you'd like the package option. So when we search do we look up under regular plaza reservations or search for the specific dining package option?

 

[kristensideaoffun]

So there looks to be 2 categories on the website. Plaza Inn and Plaza Inn dining package you can check availability for both. Sometimes to get the dining package it says just make a "normal" reservation and then when you show up you let the cast member know you'd like the package option. So when we search do we look up under regular plaza reservations or search for the specific dining package option?

In the past, it’s been a dining package.

 

[Carolwoodpr]

I am impatiently waiting for these to open up!

 

[FeliciaB23]

I booked the WOC dessert party for mid November (after Christmas starts) and it didn’t say “holiday dessert party”. Unsure if that means they are or are not doing one specific to the holidays, or if mine will be for the holidays.

 

[Carolwoodpr]

Me too. Booked the dessert party today but it was for normal show.

I am desperately waiting for the holiday tour to open up.

 

[babyruth]

stillllll waiting!!!

 

[MaxnElliesMama]

I've been checking too. My 60 day window opened today but there is nothing for Plaza Christmas Parade Dining package. The funny thing though is that I have been checking for a while now, almost every day- and there seems to only be breakfast reservations opening each day- no lunch-

Oh, Plaza Christmas Parade Dining, sounds great! Where is the seating for the parade typically, with this pacakge?

 

[Deisell78]

Oh, Plaza Christmas Parade Dining, sounds great! Where is the seating for the parade typically, with this pacakge?

It is usually across from the main street train station near the flag pole curb.

 

[Deisell78]

I just checked today and the PLAZA Dining is up for Christmas Parade. Get those Rez's while you can !!