Hi, Nancy!
I’m glad to hear you’re planning a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort this fall. There are so many new additions to explore and magic to discover, particularly in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. What a wonderful place to celebrate a special anniversary!
If you have tried to book an Advance Dining Reservation online but haven’t had luck finding a table for two on your desired date, I recommend calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 often to check for any possible cancellations. My favorite table-service dining locations at Magic Kingdom Park are Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest Restaurant, because in addition to delicious food, they offer wonderful themed ambiance, as well.
Keep in mind that even if you’re not able to secure an Advance Dining Reservation for dinner, you can still dine at Be Our Guest Restaurant for a delicious quick-service lunch, which is also a unique experience. Meals are ordered using an innovative touch-screen terminal system, and many dishes are customizable according to personal tastes and dietary needs. Once you’ve placed your order, you take a “Magic Rose” to the table of your choice in one of three elaborately-themed dining rooms—the West Wing, the Rose Gallery, or the Ballroom—where your food is delivered right to you! Even though the restaurant only offers quick-service dining at lunch, meals are still served on real china.
You may even be able to secure a walk-up reservation due to last-minute changes. This happened to my family at Cinderella’s Royal Table—we were able to snag a table for an early dinner when we decided to check availability in person at the last minute.
Good luck and bon appetit, Nancy! Please feel free to ask me any other questions you may have as you continue to plan your pixie-dusted vacation.
Wishing you magic,
Courtney