Hiya, Ashley!
I’ve done a lot of large party dining experiences in my day! On my last trip, I was traveling with 18 people, and it was quite the adventure!
Here’s what worked the best for me! Make your two
dining reservations (preferably for the same time), and then get to the front desk of the restaurant early to request your parties to be sat together (or near each other). This worked for me almost every time, and was the easiest way to successfully accomplish my large party dining reservations with the least amount of hassle! (There is no guarantee that you’ll be sat together because they are separate reservations, so the earlier you request this, the higher likelihood you’ll have of dining next to each other!)
I hope you have a wonderful time at Walt Disney World Resort, Ashley! One of my favorite restaurants is the
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! If you haven’t been, make it a priority on your next adventure!
All the best!
Allyn