Hello, Kami!
Thank you for stopping by planDisney. Enjoying a Thanksgiving meal at Disneyland Resort sounds like the perfect way to create special memories with friends and family!
You are correct that the
Disneyland Hotel previously offered a tasty all-you-care-to-enjoy spread for Thanksgiving! It included most of the Thanksgiving essentials, including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and sweet potatoes with marshmallows (my favorite!). So good!
I just chatted with Cast Member Rebecca Lynn who reported that some reservations for Thanksgiving have not been released yet. She also said that in the past, reservations for restaurants offering seasonal dining, such as
Goofy's Kitchen, were released about one week before the first offered date. "
Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays!" will begin on November 19, 2024, so it may be a while before reservations become available. Keep checking the Goofy's Kitchen page, and follow the
Disney Parks Blog and Disneyland Resort on social media in case any updates are posted.
Previously,
Storytellers Cafe,
Napa Rose, and
Great Maple Modern American Eatery also offered Thanksgiving meals. These restaurants have delicious food, so you can't go wrong! You may want to make a reservation at a different dining location as a backup in case you are unable to book Goofy's Kitchen. Just make sure to check the cancellation policy to avoid paying any fees.
I also like your idea of splitting up your large group into two smaller groups for dining reservations. It is easier to find availability in my experience. Whenever my family does this, we try to make reservations around the same time. We arrive early at the restaurant and kindly ask to be seated together. Although this request is not guaranteed, we have not had any issues with sitting together as long as we were patient.
Kami, enjoy the
holidays at Disneyland Resort! It is my most favorite time of year!
Believe in Holiday Magic!
Jen