Bonjour!
Welcome to planDisney, Beryl! Thank you for stopping by with your question about your upcoming stay at
Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel. August will be here before you know it, and travelling as a group of 9 sounds like it's going to be a really special trip!
Great news to start with, as you have a Hotel + Ticket Package with a Full Board Meal Plan, breakfast at your hotel is already included and does not need to be reserved in advance, so you can just head to the restaurant during breakfast hours and use your meal plan there. For a group your size, you may be seated across nearby tables, but Cast Members will always do their best to keep you close together.
For other dining reservations, including
Downtown Restaurant, you can begin making reservations as soon as you receive your Hotel + Ticket Package booking confirmation and link it to the
Disneyland Paris app. Now, in my experience, Downtown Restaurant is one of the most popular reservations to secure. If you are not able to find availability straight away, do keep checking the app regularly right up until your arrival date. I have been lucky enough to pick up a same-day cancellation in the past, so it is always worth a look. As a great alternative, I highly recommend checking out
PYM Kitchen over in Avengers Campus, it is a brilliant all-you-can-eat buffet with a fun Marvel theme and plenty of choices for everyone.
I hope this helps with your planning, Beryl! My pal Lizzie and I recently visited Hotel New York to film a full tour, which I have linked to this answer, it'll give you a great idea of all the facilities you'll experience during your stay. If you have any other vacation planning questions, please
reach out to me. I'd love to help!
See ya real soon!
Matt