Hi Carrie,
Welcome to planDisney!
The Hollywood Brown Derby is a fabulous dining location right in the heart of Hollywood Studios that takes you back to a time when Old Hollywood reigned supreme. The food is great and they have some fun drink options as well. If you can not snag a reservation, a lot of people recommend heading to
The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge to enjoy some of the same food and drinks served inside the restaurant.
If you choose to dine outside at the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, there will be different r
ules for using your Disney Visa discounts. The last time we dined here, they did not let us utilize any of the discounts that were available inside the restaurant. That being said, things do change so it is worth asking when you arrive to dine here. If you are set on using your Disney Visa discount, I would opt for a reservation to eat inside The Hollywood Brown Derby so you don't have to worry about it.
Even inside the Hollywood Brown Derby, there are blackout dates for using this discount. These normally fall around holidays or busy times of the year. I checked around the time you indicated a visit, and it looks like 4/18/2025, 4/19/2025, and 4/20/2025 are all listed as days where a discount can not be used at this location. Disney Visa discounts also exclude alcoholic beverages, select new food and beverage offerings, and merchandise, so make sure you factor that into your decision as well!
If you choose to dine at either of these fabulous locations, finish your meal with a slice of Grapefruit Cake. It is delicious and The Hollywood Brown Derby is famous for this decadent creation!
Happy Planning,
Jenna