Hi Bryan,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and thank you for asking us a question!
The answer is… yes, and no. Dining reservations for extremely popular restaurants such as
Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park, are often hard to come by.
From what understand, no tables are “held” for walk-ups at any Walt Disney World Resort restaurant. That being said, don’t give up! Cancellations happen all the time, and so it pays to check back frequently to see if there are any open reservations for the day you’d like to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Plus, I find that availability often appears in the weeks before the 24-28 hours beforehand, so I strongly recommend that you check during that time period.
If you still aren’t able to snag a reservation for this dining experience, it’s always worth checking to see whether any tables are available. You may have a better chance at getting a table if you check near the beginning of a given meal service, which is 11:40 am for lunch and 4 pm for dinner.
I hope my answer helps you plan your upcoming visit to Walt Disney World Resort. Please don’t hesitate to come back and see us if you have any other questions.
Have a Magical Day,
Lynne