Hi there, Richard! Thanks for bringing us this delicious question.
Advanced dining reservations at the Disneyland Resort open between two and 60 days before a given date. I also have a family of five and I check for reservations as soon as that 60-day window opens to have the best possible chance of snagging the location and time I want. If I can't get the reservation I want, I keep checking back leading up to my trip as availability sometimes opens up as other guests change their plans.
Richard, you have two dining options at Carthay Circle - the restaurant and the lounge. Each location features a different menu and dining experience. I saw a limited number of dining reservations for five guests at
Carthay Circle Restaurant this morning, so head back soon and grab that table! Please remember that, as Carthay Circle is located inside
Disney California Adventure Park, a valid theme park admission ticket and
theme park reservation are required.
Unfortunately, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you, the reservations are based on table size and four top tables are pretty standard and will have more overall availability. At
Hearthstone Lounge the reservations for larger group tables may have been booked already, as dining reservations are currently open through the end of March. You could book a reservation for four and ask the day of your visit to increase the number to five, but there is no guarantee that they can accommodate the request.
If you can't snag the reservations or times you want, there may be limited availability for same-day walk-ups. You can join the Walk-Up List in the
Disneyland Mobile App or by visiting the restaurant in person. To use the app, you must be in proximity to the restaurant. Then, tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the home screen and search for the name of the restaurant. If the walk-up list is available, click "Join the Walk-Up." If the walk-up list is not available there is usually a message indicating this on the restaurant's page. You can always head over to the restaurant and ask a Cast Member in person. Please note that whether you use the app or go in person, you'll want to be flexible with your meal times and join the Walk-Up List as soon as the restaurant opens for the day. For restaurants in high demand, the walk-up list may fill up almost as quickly as the advance dining reservations!
Richard, if you have any other questions, please
be our guest and visit again!
-Melissa