Hi there Lisa, welcome to planDisney! We're so glad you're here with your great question.
I've been there too Lisa, up early in the morning, and the reservations you desperately want to book are not available, I totally understand the frustration! Most
dining reservations for the Disneyland Resort open at 6:00 AM Pacific Time, but sometimes they don't always drop right then and there, and it can even take a few days for them to appear.
My advice is to keep checking, whether it's later that day, or even in the days leading up to your trip. Guest plans change all the time, and I've been lucky to score some great reservations in the days before our arrival.
I would also explore the
Mobile Dine Walk-Up Availability for popular locations such as
Blue Bayou Restaurant and
Oga's Cantina. You can check the
Disneyland app to see if there is availability, or scan a QR code near the restaurant entrance. If there is availability, you can add your party to the walk-up list, and when your table is ready, you'll be notified to head back to a specified location. Availability does change throughout the day, so definitely keep looking later on in the day even if there isn't availability when you first check.
Lisa, I'm sending you all of the pixie dust that you're able to snag those reservations! If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to
come back and ask!
Have a magical day,
Melissa