Hi Melana! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! We love that we get to help guests just like you! I absolutely love your name, it is beautiful!
I feel your pain trying to get a lunch reservation for
Be Our Guest Restaurant without any luck. I love the atmosphere in there and the food has always been delicious.
I will say that reservations are HIGHLY recommended, and because it is such a popular place to eat they do tend to fill up quickly. I have had two different experiences when I walked up to the podium for lunch without a reservation. One time, it actually worked! I gave them my best Gaston smirk and maybe that’s what got me a table. On my last visit, I was unable to get a reservation and when I approached the podium, they told me that they had no availability for the entire day. They did encourage me to check back later but I wasn’t able to get in.
I would recommend that you continue to check for a reservation daily and even more often if you have time. If you are still unable to get a reservation, I would make sure to approach the reservation station early maybe even before lunch seating begins. I think the earlier you arrive, the better shot you have at getting a table.
I do hope you are able to “Be Our Guest.” Have a magical time!
~Heather~