Hello there, Kristin. It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you to planDisney. And now we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair as I proudly present you with your answer.
One of the things that I prioritize during my visits to the Disneyland Resort is what I'm going to eat and where - so I love this question. While there isn't an official time that dining reservations are released, I've had the best luck seeing reservations open at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time. In fact, I was on the
Disneyland app just the other morning and everything opened up right at 6:00 a.m. on the dot.
Advance dining reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance at select restaurants. Lucky for you, being on the East Coast, you won't have to wake up quite as early.
It's good to have a plan before making your dining reservations as well. I would suggest prioritizing some of the really popular locations and then moving on to others. Some of the most popular dining spots include the Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Park and the Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure Park. And if you're planning on stopping by Oga's Cantina during your travels to Batuu, I recommend trying to secure this reservation first and then working your way down your list.
It looks like the window has already opened for you to start making your advance dining reservations. I took a peek and saw there were plenty of times available for both Oga's Cantina and Lamplight Lounge.
If you aren't able to book everything that your heart desires, not all is lost. There's always the option of
Mobile Dine Walk-up Availability. This option is available for select locations and can be found in the Disneyland app. Quick tip, make sure you are near the restaurant where you want to join the walk-up list and try to be there a little bit before opening time, if possible.
Well, Kristin, I hope I was able to give you some information that's helpful as you start booking your dining reservations for your upcoming visit. If you are curious about anything else, please come back to ask us. Until then, here's wishing you a magical visit filled with many delicious meals.
Michelle