Disney Newport Bay Club
  • On Mar 18, 2026
    Melanie from England Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are booked for Easter and are staying at the Newport beach hotel. I am trying and failing to book any character dining. We have not paid for a meal plan but will happily pay extra to get a character dining experience!

    Bonjour!

    Hi Melanie, a big welcome to planDisney! Thank you for stopping by with your question today. Helping fellow Guests plan their vacations to Disney destinations around the world is one of my favourite things to do, and it is always extra special when they are fellow Brits! We are so lucky to have Disneyland Paris so close by for a quick magic fix, and it looks like your next Disney fix is just over a week away, so let’s get straight to your question.

    Character dining is one of the experiences my family looks forward to on every Disney vacation, there really is something so Disney about it! Character dining works a little differently to other dining reservations, and breakfast at Plaza Gardens Restaurant and Auberge de Cendrillon will not appear on the Disneyland Paris app until 3 days beforehand. The good news is that Guests like yourselves with a Hotel + Ticket Package can add these reservations to their package from the time of booking. To do this, head to your account area on the Disneyland Paris website or use the online chat feature. This is, of course, subject to availability.

    You are arriving at a very exciting time, as it is the opening day of Disney Adventure World, which will include many new experiences, such as World of Frozen and the brand-new nighttime spectacular, Disney Cascade of Lights. This will be an incredibly popular time to visit, and while opening days are always exciting to be part of, if I were staying for multiple days as you are, I would choose to visit Disneyland Park first on the 29th and then head to Disney Adventure World the following day. But, however you choose to plan your days, I know you will have the BEST time!

    I hope this helps with your planning, Melanie! If you have any other vacation planning questions, please reach out to me. I'd love to help!

    See ya real soon!
    Matt
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, United Kingdom

Hi there! I’m Matt, a husband, dad to two adventure-loving boys, a HR professional, and a proud Disney adult from the UK. My Disney journey began with my first visit to Disneyland Paris as a child, and since then, I've had the joy of visiting every Disney theme park destination around the world. When we're not on a Disney vacation, we're busy planning the next one! I can’t wait to share my tips and experiences to help you create your own unforgettable Disney memories. Learn More About Matt

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