Hi Anatosha,
Thank you for visiting planDisney with your question! Twelve days in Orlando sounds fantastic for this Canadian, I am forever dreaming of escaping the cold for some Disney magic this winter!
I completely understand wanting to dine at
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera at Disney's Riviera Resort, my family and I have dined there and it is fantastic.
Advanced Dining Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance and tend to reach capacity quickly, but don't give up hope. Waitlists are not available for Dining Locations at Walt Disney World Resorts but with persistence and some extra pixie dust, you may still be able to secure a reservation. Guests are constantly changing their plans and modifying Dining Reservations, which means that reservations do become available, you will just need to check the
Walt Disney World Resort Website frequently. While there is no guarantee that reservations will become available I have been able to secure some hard to get reservations as my reservation date approaches. If I haven't been lucky securing a reservation earlier, I like to really start checking more frequently a week or so prior to my arrival because other guests are putting the final touches on their vacation plans and will cancel existing reservations that are no longer needed.
Another suggestion would be to try looking for an Advanced Dining Reservation during off peak hours. Early mornings tend to be the most popular times for breakfast since guests want to get the most out of their day, so with some flexibility in your timing you may have better luck. Since you are planning on being in the Orlando area for 12 days, being flexible with your dates would give you a better chance of securing a reservation as well.
While Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera may be your first choice, I would also recommend making a reservation at another Dining Location as a back up, just in case.
Chef Mickey's offers a character experience and has a delicious breakfast menu, with amazing views of the Monorail overhead. If you are able to secure a Dining Reservation at Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera, simply cancel your back up reservation at least 24 hours in advance.
I hope you are able to secure your Advanced Dining Reservation, Anatosha. Please let us know if you have any other questions, we are always happy to help.
~Stephanie