Hi Janie,
There are too many delicious restaurants and dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort to not indulge in a couple great sit-down meals during your trip. I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems securing dining reservations...let's get this fixed right away.
I did a search of a few of my favorite Walt Disney World restaurants for a party of five and found a number which are still available for reservations for next week. If you are looking for a Signature Dining experience (fine dining), two of my favorites include
Jiko - The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and
Narcoosee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The food and surroundings at each of these restaurants are spectacular, and they each have availability for next week!
If you enjoy the spectacle of teppenyaki-style dining where your food is cooked right in front of you,
Teppan Edo at the Japan Pavilion at Epcot is a great choice. When my kids were young I found this a great place to take them as they remained entertained throughout our meal by the fantastic chefs who interacted with our family while our meals were cooked.
If you are looking for some family entertainment,
Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a great choice. You are guaranteed to leave with a smile and belly full of tasty home-style food. Plus, it's always worth making the trip over to the Lodge at this time of yEAR to see the Christmas decorations!
Bon Appetit!
Trish