Hi there, Rachelle! Sending you a warm welcome to planDisney!
Oh, I completely understand your determination—checking for
Storytellers Cafe reservations every hour is truly the mark of a dedicated Disney foodie! Thanksgiving at the Disneyland Resort is one of the most popular times of year for dining, and Storytellers Cafe is a fan favorite—especially since they’ll be offering a special Thanksgiving Day dinner.
Dining reservations typically open 60 days in advance, so the booking window for that date would have opened in late September. With so many Guests eager to celebrate the holiday surrounded by Disney magic, those dinner reservations likely filled up almost immediately.
But here’s the good news, Rachelle: since Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled at Storytellers Café, those tables are indeed out there—just fully booked for now. My favorite mantra for times like this is: check early and check often! Guests’ plans change all the time, and when they cancel or modify their reservations, openings can appear at any moment. You’ve absolutely been doing the right thing by checking frequently. You might also consider trying the
Disneyland mobile app at various times of day—especially early mornings or late evenings when plans tend to shift.
If you’re able to snag that coveted reservation, you’ll be in for a real treat. Storytellers Cafe’s Thanksgiving feast features an incredible array of seasonal dishes—think roasted turkey with sourdough apple stuffing and cranberry sauce, miso-glazed salmon with butternut squash cream sauce, braised beef brisket, and a carving station with herb-crusted prime rib and creamy horseradish. And of course, no holiday meal would be complete without scrumptious pies and sweet seasonal desserts to finish it off.
Since Storytellers Cafe is located inside
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, here’s a little insider tip, Rachelle: while you’re there, take a moment to explore the hotel’s stunning lobby. There, you’ll also find the Great Hall Cart—a charming spot offering seasonal treats and beverages. Rumor has it that the highly coveted Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookies have been known to make an appearance there in years past, and they tend to disappear quickly once spotted!
Rachelle, I’m sending a little extra Thanksgiving pixie dust your way in hopes that a reservation opens up for you soon. Here’s wishing you a holiday visit filled with joy, delicious food, and magical memories to last all year long!
See ya real soon!
Cody