Hello, Mary Beth!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
I want to let you know that you certainly CAN use your Table Service credits for Counter Service credits with the
Disney Dining Plan. However, you cannot use Counter Service credits for Table service credits.
It sounds like you are checking availability for specific restaurants every day. Persistence WILL pay off!! I am not sure if this is a possibility, but is there a way you can split your party into two tables? My family did this three weeks ago for
Tusker House located at
Disney's Animal Kingdom. I split our family into a table of four and a table of three. When we arrived at the Host Stand, I told them we had two reservations but would LOVE to sit at the the same table. They checked and were able to fulfill the request! While this is not a guarantee, this is an idea to book your favorite Disney restaurants!
Another recommendation I have is to look for
Table Service restaurants at the Disney Resorts! There are MANY incredible restaurants that I KNOW your family would love to experience!
Obviously, you will receive a better value if you use your Table Service credits at a Table Service restaurant. However, the flexibility of knowing you can use Table Service credits for Counter Service credits should give you peace of mind knowing you will be able to find great places to eat all around Walt Disney World!
If you have other questions, let us know!
Have a MAGICAL day!
Wes