Welcome to planDisney, Zoe! We're so happy to have you and thank you for sharing your question with us.
Character dining experiences are the perfect combination of fun and flavor (and some extra surprises along the way!) I'm so glad you're considering adding this to your Disneyland Resort experience. Generally,
table service dining reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance online, using the dining reservations search tool. However, as you might have noticed, some dining locations do not always open their reservation inventory right at that window. I understand that can be frustrating, but don't hesitate to check back because they will eventually open! I've noticed this can happen when the dining experience is changing over to or from a seasonal offering. Because your dates are right after the holiday season at Disneyland Resort, this makes me think this is the reason you are seeing a delay in reservations opening up.
Now, Zoe, you're going to have your choice of several different character dining experiences around the Disneyland Resort.
Goofy's Kitchen is a favorite in my household, and it offers character appearances at both breakfast and dinner meals! You'll also find Mickey, Minnie, and their pals at
Storytellers Cafe during the Mickey's Tales of Adventure Breakfast or Brunch option. Or, next door at Napa Rose you can meet true Disney royalty at the
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures. If you're hoping to dine with beloved Disney characters inside the theme park, you can book Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park, hosted at the
Plaza Inn along Main Street, U.S.A. Character hugs, handshakes, high-fives, and family photos are awaiting you!
I hope this has been helpful for now, Zoe, and I'll be wishing on the evening star that you find the character dining reservation of your dreams. If we can help with anything else in the meantime, please stop by
planDisney again so we can answer any other questions that come up.
Magically yours,
Tishra