Hey there Stacy, welcome to planDisney! How exciting that you're planning a trip to the "Happiest Place on Earth" soon!
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is such a beautiful and charming place to stay, we've had nothing but the best experiences there. You cannot beat the location and proximity to the parks, as well as the dining options on-site at the hotel.
You can begin to make
dining reservations up to 60 days in advance, and the dining reservations usually become available at 6:00 AM PST each day. Do not panic if you do not see your desired reservation right away, sometimes the reservations become available later in the morning or even a day or two after, so I'd keep checking!
There are so many great options, but I do want to share a few of my favorites as you are exploring your choices! The first is the
Mickey's Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet located at Storytellers Cafe in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Not only do you get to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, but you'll get to visit with some of your favorite Disney pals as well! My kids devour the Mickey waffles and bacon, and I love to create my own omelet, there are so many great choices.
The second is inside
Disney California Adventure Park, we never miss an opportunity to dine at
Lamplight Lounge in Pixar Pier. It is our absolute favorite restaurant at the Disneyland Resort, you have such a beautiful waterfront view of Pixar Pier, and the Pixar details throughout the entire space are exquisite. The food is some of the best around as well, I highly recommend the Lobster Nachos and Cheddar Burger!
I hope this information for dining reservations is helpful for your trip planning, Stacy! If we can help with anything else,
don't hesitate to come visit us again!
Have a magical day,
Melissa