Hi, Fiona! Sorry you were unable to get a reservation for Chef Mickey's. You might want want to check back with your resort concierge when you arrive in WDW to see if there have been any cancellations.
There are some other options you might want to try:
Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom: breakfast, lunch, or dinner with Pooh and Friends
'Ohana at the Polynesian: breakfast with Lilo and Stitch
Mickey's Backyard BBQ in Fort Wilderness: dinner on Thursday and Saturday nights only
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot: breakfast, lunch, or dinner with princesses
Garden Grill in Epcot: dinner with Chip and Dale
For a complete list of character dining locations, go to
www.allears.net and search Character Dining. Remember that all characters are subject to change and to make sure to make your Advance Dining Reservations by calling (407)WDW-DINE.
If you just want a buffet and don't really care about the characters, try Trail's End at Fort Wilderness, Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood Studios, Boma in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, or Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. For a complete list of buffets, return to allears.net and search Buffet and All You Can Eat dining. Have fun finding the perfect restaurant for your family!