Hello, Tori, and welcome to planDisney! The World of Color Dessert Party is a great addition to any trip – dare I say, a real treat!
I have a few ideas about why you’re seeing limited availability for
this popular dining event in October. There are quite a few dates when California Adventure will close early for the
Oogie Boogie Bash, a separately ticketed Halloween party. On those nights, there will not be a World of Color performance (or associated dessert party). It's indicated on the
reservations page of the website with a slash through the date. For the nights when the show is scheduled, availability for the dessert party tends to fill up quickly, since there aren't as many opportunities as during other times of the year. A date when reservations are unavailable is indicated with a circle and a slash. When I checked just now, however, I still noticed a few open dates in October – it could be worth checking again, and booking early.
Another thing to keep in mind is that dining reservations are not typically available to book more than 60 days in advance. It may simply be too early to book dates for the end of October, but you should be able to book them soon. If you aren't able to get a reservation for a day World of Color is scheduled, check back often, because there's always a chance reservations can appear even one day out.
If the dessert party doesn’t work out, Tori, you still have great options for enjoying
World of Color Happiness! on the dates it is scheduled. Just plan to join the World of Color
virtual queue from the Disneyland mobile app at noon on the day of a performance. This gives you access to a preferred viewing area, so you’ll still have a wonderful experience.
You may also want to explore other seasonal dining or entertainment options during your visit. There's a lot of excitement at the Disneyland Resort for
Halloween Time. Some elements of the
70th Anniversary Celebration are continuing, too, such as Paint the Night and Tapestry of Happiness.
Tori, I hope your upcoming visit is filled with
sweet treats and lots of fun. If you have more questions as you continue to plan, we’re always happy to help here at planDisney!
Your pal,
Kriss