Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Rebecca! I know you must be looking forward to your upcoming trip.
If there is a specific table-service restaurant where you would like to enjoy a meal, reservations are highly recommended. That being said, if your style is to go with the flow and you are flexible with your timing, you can usually find some availability throughout the parks.
Reservations can be canceled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to your reservation time, so keep that in mind when making your plans. I suggest checking the
Walt Disney World Dining page or using the
My Disney Experience mobile app to check for availability. You may also walk up to any restaurant to inquire about openings they may have for the day.
Remember, there are some amazing table-service restaurants at the Disney Resort hotels as well! If you don't see something you like in the parks, you may have better luck at one of the nearby hotels. My family took a last-minute trip last month and grabbed a reservation for
Kona Café in Disney's Polynesian Village Resort just a couple days in advance. We had a wonderful time and some of the best sushi around!
Wishing you a deliciously good time at Walt Disney World Resort. Please let us know if we can help you with any other questions as you plan!
Andrea U.