AA Family at Disney's California Adventure; eating; coaster; Farris Wheel
  • On Jan 12, 2025
    Erin from CA 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 scheduled to be at California adventure on Thursday 3/13/25 but there are no evening reservations for dinner but theirs is a world of color dining. We are trying to make lamplight lounge

    Heya, Hiya, Erin! Welcome to planDisney!

    It sounds like you're just a couple of magical months away from your adventure to the Disneyland Resort! You'll be stepping right into the heart of flavor at Disney California Adventure Park during the absolutely delicious Food & Wine Festival! Get those taste buds ready for a culinary adventure! 

    But hold on to your Mickey ears, because we've got another mission to accomplish first: snagging a reservation for the ever-so-popular Lamplight Lounge! (If you’ve ever tried the potato flautas during brunch, you’ll totally understand why it’s a hoppin’ place!). But fear not, I've got some tips that can help!

    Here's my secret formula for booking dining reservations: Look early and look often! You've already mastered the "early" part. Dining reservations at this location open up 60 days in advance, and with your mid-March arrival, you're right on track! But here's where the real magic happens: Look often. Reservations can pop up at any moment! Maybe a Guest had a change of plans. Or perhaps they filled up on a Not So Little Chicken Sandwich from Pym Test Kitchen (who could blame them?) and had to reschedule their Lamplight Lounge feast. The point is, plans change faster than a ride on the Incredicoaster, and that means reservations do, too! So, keep checking, and you might just strike gold! (And by “gold”, I mean those golden-fried potato flautas. Can you tell they’re my favorite yet?!)

    If you're looking to combine a delightful dinner with a dazzling show, the World of Color Dining Package is just the ticket! It's like a two-for-one deal on magic! This package includes a tasty lunch or dinner at Wine Country Trattoria, Magic Key Terrace (both at Disney California Adventure Park), or Storytellers Cafe at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. And the cherry on top? You'll get a voucher for the World of Color preferred viewing area in Paradise Gardens Park. Trust me, if you haven't seen World of Color – ONE, prepare to be dazzled! It's one of my absolute favorite nighttime spectaculars at the Disneyland Resort!

    Oh, and here's a little bonus tip! If you'd rather skip the dining package but still want a fantastic view of the show, the Virtual Queue might be just what your inner Moana is looking for! Virtual queue reservations for World of Color – ONE become available in the Disneyland mobile app at 12 PM on participating days. To join, open the Disneyland app, tap the menu button (those three little lines at the bottom right), and tap “Virtual Queues”. Then, tap the "Join Virtual Queue" button to see what's available and snag your spot. Just a heads-up, these virtual queues are as popular as Mickey Mouse himself, so you’ll want to make your way toward the final booking step a few minutes before the clock strikes 12 PM. Once noon arrives, refresh the page to try to grab your spot!

    Erin, I wish you the most magical time at the Disneyland Resort, filled with unforgettable moments and, of course, amazing food! May your trip be as satisfying as the potato flautas from Lamplight Lounge. (Sorry I had to say it one more time!). If you need any more tips (dining or otherwise!), please don't hesitate to reach out to us here at planDisney!

    Cody
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Meet the Panelist: Cody, California

Hiya, pals! I'm Cody, a native Midwesterner who traded the cornfields of Illinois for the California sunshine. With my husband, two pups, a bearded dragon, and a desert tortoise, it's an "Animal Kingdom" life every day! I love helping others plan magical Disneyland Resort vacations—whether traveling with family, friends, a sweetheart, or going solo. I'm thrilled to be a planDisney panelist, and I'm just as excited as you are to help plan your unforgettable adventure to the Disneyland Resort! Learn More About Cody

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