Hi Kimberly!
Welcome to planDisney! Wailulu is high on my must-do list during my upcoming trip. I’ve heard amazing things! The Wayfinder Burger and Hibiscus Margarita are calling my name!
You’re right that Wailulu is only available via walk-up at this time.
To join the walk-up list, you’ll need to be near the restaurant at the
Polynesian's Island Tower. So, you won’t be able to join while traveling there.
It’s good to note that you will need to make sure you have location services enabled on your
My Disney Experience app in order to use the walk-up feature. That way, the app will know once you’re close enough to the restaurant to join the waitlist.
Once you’re nearby, open up your My Disney Experience app and search for
Wailulu Bar & Grill using the search icon. From there, you’ll likely be able to see the current wait time toward the top of the page, which will give you a heads up about what to expect. Click the Join Walk-Up List button and follow the prompts.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to choose from different return times, but the app will give you an estimated wait time after joining the walk-up list. I recommend staying close by during your wait, as the wait times can sometimes be shorter than initially estimated.
Once it’s your turn to be seated, you will be notified with a push notification from the app. I always add my phone number while going through the prompts to join the walk-up list, too. That way, I get a text notification in addition to the push notification from the app.
I hope that helps! Enjoy your time at Disney World…and especially while relaxing and taking in all the vibes at Wailulu. Let us know if you have any other questions as you continue to plan your trip!
Jenn J.