Carolyn, I am so excited that you stopped by planDisney with your question. Welcome to the most magical place on the internet for answers to your specific Disney vacation questions. Character Dining with Mickey, Stitch, Goofy, or Winnie the Pooh puts a smile on my face that rivals the Cheshire Cat.
Even 60 days in advance,
Character Dining Experiences reservations can be difficult to find especially in locations such as
Chef Mickey’s,
Cinderella’s Royal Table, and
Garden Grill Restaurant. Guests of
Disney Resorts Collection Hotels have the ability to make advance dining reservations for their entire vacation up to 10 days while all other Guests are only allowed to reservations 60 days in advance one day at a time. When highly desired dining location reservations are hard to find, here is what I do. First I look for a different time on my desired day, second I look for another day that is later in my trip, and third I wait and watch the dining reservation page daily in case a reservation opens up. This has worked for me countless times but not every time.
planDisney Pro Tip: If I am not able to make the reservation before my trip then I check
My Disney Experience App for a Walk-Up Reservation on the day I want to dine.
Carolyn, Disney Characters are the best. Be sure to have your camera and autograph book ready when they stop at the table. Oh yeah, Disney Characters love large markers because they are easier to hold when signing their names. Please feel free to
write me back directly with any follow-up questions.
Enjoy making many Magical Memories.
~Jason