Hi Lori! Welcome to planDisney!
It looks like your visit to the Happiest Place on Earth is just around the corner! In just a few weeks, you'll be conquering new heights on the
Matterhorn Bobsleds and adventuring in a galaxy far far away while checking out
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. So much adventure awaits! Be sure to check out
Hyperspace Mountain. As part of the May the Fourth celebration at the Disneyland Resort, a new Star Wars-themed twist has taken over a classic attraction!
What a coincidence that your friends will be at
Disneyland Park on the same day as you! Disney magic certainly has a way of bringing people together! Unfortunately, you can usually only add one additional person to a confirmed dining reservation at the time of check-in. I'd recommend a couple of different ways to try to work your own magic to bring this meal to life!
1. I see that
Carnation Cafe opens at 8:00 a.m. Since your reservation is shortly after opening, I'd suggest seeing the Cast Member at the check-in podium as soon as the restaurant opens. They may be able to adjust your reservation or find a suitable table for a party of three before the day gets busy!
2. If you continue to check the dining available on the
Disneyland Mobile App leading up to your stay, you may find a new reservation for the correct number of Guests. I usually have luck with this method within a few days of my arrival, but it does take some effort! You'll make best friends with that "refresh" button as you will likely want to check for new reservations every day, even multiple times per day.
3. You could forego your current reservation and utilize the
Mobile Dine Walk-Up List. Once you are close to Carnation Cafe, open your Disneyland Mobile App and use the search feature to find the restaurant. Then select "Join Walk-Up List" to have your party added to a waiting list. You'll be given an approximate wait time and a notification will be sent to your device once your table is ready.
I'll keep wishing on a star that you're able to have a magical meet-up with your friends at Carnation Cafe!
Hakuna Matata,
Ashley