Hey there, Anna! Welcome to planDisney and thank you so much for sharing your question with us. I'm always so excited to share some tips & tricks with my fellow Disneyland Resort Guests, and this one is extra special to me because
Lamplight Lounge is truly one of my favorite places to take in the whimsy and adventure of Disney California Adventure Park! It's so fun to hear that a couple more friends are joining you, and I'll be happy to share some insight on how to best approach this during your next visit.
Traditionally, changing the size of your dining party and adding Guests can be done by
modifying your dining reservation, either online or using the
official Disneyland mobile app. If there is availability, you'll be able to locate and secure your dining reservation in just a few easy steps! Alternatively, your Guests could also choose to make their own independent reservation at a similar time (sometimes finding a table for 2 might generate different availability). Then, once you all arrive at the restaurant, you could kindly ask the Cast Member to combine your reservations or to seat you together, or very near one another. It is not guaranteed, of course, but it is always worth a request and in my experience, the Cast Members do try their best to accommodate it. I have also had good luck adding a Guest or two to my dining party during the time of mobile check-in for my dining reservation. Again, this is all subject to availability, but I'm hoping you get some extra pixie dust!
Finally, Anna, you could also opt to use the
Mobile Dine Walk-Up Availability feature within the Disneyland mobile app. This will allow you to join the same-day list for seating at select table service dining locations, including Lamplight Lounge and
Lamplight Lounge - Boardwalk Dining. If you use this option, you'd want to review the
applicable dining cancellation policy for your currently held dining reservation.
I hope these are some useful suggestions, Anna. More than anything, I hope you get to experience Lamplight Lounge with your entire travel party during this upcoming visit! After all, magic is even better when it is shared with those we love most! If we can help with anything else in the meantime, please come on back to
planDisney and allow us the honor of answering your questions, again!
Wishing you Wondrous Journeys,
Tishra