Hi Lance! Welcome to planDisney.
Seems like next weekend will be quite Magical for you and your wife! I absolutely adore you are working on a special dinner to share together. Many of us were obviously thrilled to learn of the reopening of
Flying Fish as I tried to check for availability on that evening as well with no luck. However, in the land of Magic, there are always alternative options. I suggest doing a quick search online using the
Advance Dining Reservation system. At this moment, which can change, I found a couple of alternatives I will highly recommend in the Boardwalk Area.
Shula's Steak House at
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and
Yachtsman Steakhouse at
Disney's Yacht Club Resort.
I will share with you one of my biggest Dining Reservation tips. But do not tell anyone! Guest have 24 hours to cancel Dining Reservations without payment penalty. Many times I have better luck getting those hard-to-get restaurants one day before the time I desire. Give it a try, you may be surprised what pops up. Just saying, I may have used this technique once, twice or three times to book
California Grill at firework time.
Another option is to call (407) 939-7529. It never hurts to ask for a little dining Pixie Dust.
Whatever you guys decide to do on your vacation, I wish you Magical memories to last a lifetime. Now, go get to work booking a special evening!
See You Real Soon,
Cindy