dlr dining 09; boys meeting goofy during breakfast; character dining experience
  • On Jul 15, 2026
    Victoria from UT Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are planning to be at Disneyland September 15-19 and we’re hoping to do Plaza Inn for our character dining experience, but it looks like the restaurant is closed beginning August 10 through September. Will this location be open in September?

    Hey there Victoria,

    Welcome to planDisney and thank you so much for stopping by with your question! It looks like you're planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth during the Halloween season, which is - in my opinion - one of the best times of year to visit!

    I'm looking on the Plaza Inn page and also see that it's blocked off from August 10 through the furthest out date that you can currently make reservations (which is mid-September at the time I'm answering your question). 

    Often this can happen when dining locations and/or attractions go down for refurbishment, but I'm not seeing it on the list for refurbishments on the Daily Events Schedule page. Something else I've seen specifically with dining locations as we head into the end of year seasons (Halloween and Holiday specifically) is that many character dining locations will appear unbookable for a period before those seasons as those locations prepare their seasonal menus and character dining experiences. 

    For example, Goofy's Kitchen appeared this way as recently as a couple of weeks ago, but now is showing their Halloween offerings and reservations are available for booking. It's possible something like this could be happening at Plaza Inn, or again that there will just be a period of refurbishment for this dining location - nothing has been officially announced at this time.

    My suggestion would be to keep an eye on the Plaza Inn page and also to the Disney Parks Blog to see if there are any updates or if reservations open up at all within the next couple of weeks. Sorry I don't have a more definitive answer for you!

    Alternatively, you can also look into the other Character Dining opportunities around the Disneyland Resort to try and book there instead.

    Thanks again for your question, Victoria! I hope you have a wonderful time on your upcoming trip.

    Have a Magical Day,
    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, Arizona

Hello there! Greg here from sunny Arizona. I'm a husband, dad to two young kiddos, and an avid fan of all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. I've been visiting the Disneyland Resort since I was 5 and have loved making all new magical memories as a family of 4. I enjoy helping friends get the most out of their trip to the Disneyland Resort, and I am excited to help you plan your most magical vacation ever! Learn More About Greg

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