Hey there, hi there, ho there, Heather! Thanks for stopping by planDisney where you're always welcome as can be. I'll be your handy helper today en route to the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Hot dog! It looks like your Walt Disney World vacation is just about to begin. To make
Advanced Dining Reservations at
Chef Mickey's, you can visit
the restaurant's listing here and click on "Check Availability." You will be prompted to select the date and time you are looking to dine, and then the system will search for available reservations. I recommend inputting several dates and times to see if you have any luck. If nothing appears, continue checking each day until your vacation; often things pop up at the last minute as Guests' plans change. You can also browse on the
My Disney Experience mobile app by tapping the + button at the bottom of the screen and then selecting "Check Dining Availability." I'll keep my fingers crossed that some pixie dust falls your way and you get the chance to enjoy a meal alongside the main mouse himself.
Heather, if you are unable to secure an Advanced Dining Reservation at Chef Mickey's, you can use the My Disney Experience mobile app to
add your party to the walk-up list any day you wish to dine. As described above, you'll want to tap the + button at the bottom of the screen, but this time, select the current date, and when prompted to choose a time, click "Now" to see which restaurants are accepting wait-list Guests. This new feature is quite a useful mouseketool!
In addition to Chef Mickey's, some of our favorite Disney friends can be found at the
Garden Grill Restaurant in
EPCOT and
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera. I suggest widening your search to include these two establishments to increase your chances of enjoying a meal with Mickey Mouse and his pals.
I hope this is helpful as you count down the final days until your magical getaway begins. Thanks again for stopping by, and we'll see ya real soon!
Betsy