Hi, Tony!
Welcome to planDisney!
I'm sorry to hear you were having trouble making dining reservations recently! That's frustrating! Advance dining reservations at Disneyland Resort are open for booking up to 60 days prior to your visit, so if you were checking within that window, you may have experienced a moment when the reservation system could have been temporarily down. It happens sometimes! The good news is you can try, try again!
To search dining locations where reservations are accepted, scroll the options
on the Disneyland website. Select a restaurant individually that interests you to see the times available or click on the blue "Check All Availability" button to log into your account and confirm party size and date, when it's your time to book. I prefer to make dining reservations through the
Disneyland app by selecting "Dining" from the drop down on the park map and exploring around. This way I can easily see where the dining location is within the park and if it makes sense based on my plans for that particular day.
It's important to know, Tony, that the reservation system is updated regularly as Guests modify or cancel plans, so keep checking as your visit approaches if you have your heart set on a certain date or time. I tend to have a few dining reservations in my pocket and then make my final decisions as the time gets closer. No harm in having options! Just make sure to
cancel any reservations you will not be using at least two hours prior to your reservation time or there will be a per person cancellation fee.
If all else fails and you still are having trouble making dining reservations, Tony, you can always reach out to Guest Services either by
giving them a call or initiating a chat from the
"Help" page on the Disneyland website. The help chat box hovers on the right-hand side of your screen and is a great resource to connect with a friendly Cast Member who can assist you. I use it all the time!
I hope I was able to provide some helpful information for you, Tony, and you feel more confident about dining reservations now! As you continue to prepare for your visit to the Happiest Place on Earth, though, don't hesitate to come back and
ask me another question! I'd love to share more about my favorite dining locations in Disneyland (most don't even require a reservation!) and my best recommendations for a truly magical time.
See you real soon!
Cheers,
McCayla