Rachael:
Thanks for coming to visit us here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
Unfortunately, Disney vacation veterans know that restaurant reservations open up 180 days in advance and Cinderella's Royal Table typically books up for its breakfast within hours of that window. I've heard of folks having several phones dialing in at the same time to get those coveted reservations! But don't lose heart. I've found myself disappointed to miss out on reservations for family favorites like 'Ohana, Le Cellier, and Chef Mickey's. My strategy: I keep a tab open on my laptop to
Disney Dining Reservations to check it when I think about it, especially at the 60-, 45- and 5-day out windows when folks have to make final cancellations to their vacations or lose deposits.
I have found that the new Disney dining reservations system that requires a credit card to reserve a table has greatly reduced the number of folks who hold multiple reservations or simply don't cancel a reservation. Guests have up to 48 hours in advance to cancel CRT, so keep checking even up until your departure.
Wishing y'all a magical vacation!
Whitney