Has anyone had success booking dining? I mean......for the love of churros!

[GoHorns94]

6/15 Reservations for both Lamplight Lounge and Oga’s dropped at 6am PDT today. I went for my dinner reservation at Lamplight lounge first right at 6am, but then started looking for a noon-ish Oga’s reservation and there was only a 10:15 available. I kept refreshing and a 1:00 did finally pop up. So don’t give up immediately! People might realize their time won’t work for one reason or another.

Agreed! I had the same type of success a few weeks ago when planning the majority of our ADRs.

Grab any available time slot for fast going places like Ogas, Lamplight etc. and then modify, modify modify.

 

[vicarrieous]

Is it 6am EST or 6AM PST?? My 60 day is fast approaching.

 

[sophy1996]

Is it 6am EST or 6AM PST?? My 60 day is fast approaching.

It's 6 am Pacific. Right now we're in Daylight time, so 6 am PDT.

 

[Celesdragon]

I'm seriously frustrated. We're a pair of east coasters coming in next week on a last minute trip, so we completely missed the window for ADRs. I've been flailing around like crazy for the last two weeks, trying to book Oga's, Lamplight, or Trader Sam's for the two days we'll be there but having zero luck. I've never had this much trouble even on a last minute trip to WDW. Is it always this hard or is this a result of too few restaurants being open comparatively?

 

[twodogs]

I'm seriously frustrated. We're a pair of east coasters coming in next week on a last minute trip, so we completely missed the window for ADRs. I've been flailing around like crazy for the last two weeks, trying to book Oga's, Lamplight, or Trader Sam's for the two days we'll be there but having zero luck. I've never had this much trouble even on a last minute trip to WDW. Is it always this hard or is this a result of too few restaurants being open comparatively?

We are coming home today from a 4 day trip. We decided to go after the 60 mark, so I had to troll for my ADRs, just like you are! But I did get them all eventually. Got BB, LL brunch and LL lunch/dinner, Oga’s, Naples (had to do walk up list, they said 1 hour 45 minutes, but it was really 25 minutes; you can see where you are on the list on the Open Table link in the text when you get on the walk up list). Could have had Napa, Trader Sam’s and everything else many times over. Stalk the site (dining reservations alert service was not performing well for me). Night before or day or two before is best Time to snag them though stressful with park reservations and all. Good luck!!! I think you will get them!

 

[twodogs]

For me, Oga’s was the most difficult to get, but we got it the day before. They were taking a walk up list when we were there for Oga’s .

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

I'm seriously frustrated. We're a pair of east coasters coming in next week on a last minute trip, so we completely missed the window for ADRs. I've been flailing around like crazy for the last two weeks, trying to book Oga's, Lamplight, or Trader Sam's for the two days we'll be there but having zero luck. I've never had this much trouble even on a last minute trip to WDW. Is it always this hard or is this a result of too few restaurants being open comparatively?

Stalk the reservations starting 48 hours in advance, so many things will pop up. You can also try to walk up to all these places. They seem to be holding back advance reservations more than they used to and offering more walk ups.

 

[UnpokemonMom]

My younger son is going tomorrow, and found LL at 6:45pm tomorrow earlier today. So just keep checking, people are going to cancel.

 

[Celesdragon]

Thanks, this is all good to know! I've been stalking reservation availability in general each night for the following day, just to get a feel for the timing of reservations being dropped the day before. Walk-ups will definitely be the course of action if this keeps up. Dining reservation text alerts have been a major failure so far.

 

[xipotec]

I'm seriously frustrated. We're a pair of east coasters coming in next week on a last minute trip, so we completely missed the window for ADRs. I've been flailing around like crazy for the last two weeks, trying to book Oga's, Lamplight, or Trader Sam's for the two days we'll be there but having zero luck. I've never had this much trouble even on a last minute trip to WDW. Is it always this hard or is this a result of too few restaurants being open comparatively?

You haven't? Places popular like Ogas at WDW are always booked within minutes of being available….

 

[Celesdragon]

You haven't? Places popular like Ogas at WDW are always booked within minutes of being available….

Not to the extent that I'm having issues with Disneyland.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Not to the extent that I'm having issues with Disneyland.

Definitely make sure you are trying right at 6am PDT 60 days prior to the day you want to go. I had no problem finding the exact times I wanted at Oga's when logging on and making reservations at that time for two separate days. But if your 60 days is past, as others have mentioned, it sounds like a walk-up wait list is available pretty much daily. And definitely start checking about 5 days prior to when you want to go as people will start cancelling reservations if they aren't sure they will make it.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

thank you so much for sharing! Got dinner for June 6. Now we just need either the dessert party or lunch at WCT for World of Color and a Fantasmic Dining package.

Any updates on dining packages/dessert party? Anyone been able to book Plaza Inn package for week of June 6?

 

[DennieC]

Any updates on dining packages/dessert party? Anyone been able to book Plaza Inn package for week of June 6?

World of Color Dining Packages and Dessert Party are to be released for reservations tomorrow, 4/20.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

World of Color Dining Packages and Dessert Party are to be released for reservations tomorrow, 4/20.

Thanks. Any idea how far out? Are the packages opening for 4/22 and beyond?

 

[DennieC]

Thanks. Any idea how far out? Are the packages opening for 4/22 and beyond?

It will be 60 days out like normal dining reservations, though if they release all the dates like they should will be seen tomorrow.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

It will be 60 days out like normal dining reservations, though if they release all the dates like they should will be seen tomorrow.

So my 60 days is past (June 7-11) and in theory will be available tomorrow at 6 am PT

 

[kerreyn]

So my 60 days is past (June 7-11) and in theory will be available tomorrow at 6 am PT

That's what I'm thinking too. We'll be there in two weeks, so hoping we can get a reservation.

 

[FeistyDisneyMom]

I was only able to manage a 2:10 res for LL on the same day we have a 4:30 res for WCT. Does it seem worth it to keep the LL if it is just going to be snacks/apps for us? We've never been so I was mainly hoping for some ambiance. Was very surprised I couldn't get anything later for WCT (I'm booking for a party of 13, so I have to do all kinds of tricks to make anything work).

 

[soniam]

I was only able to manage a 2:10 res for LL on the same day we have a 4:30 res for WCT. Does it seem worth it to keep the LL if it is just going to be snacks/apps for us? We've never been so I was mainly hoping for some ambiance. Was very surprised I couldn't get anything later for WCT (I'm booking for a party of 13, so I have to do all kinds of tricks to make anything work).

I could see getting a drink and maybe 1 app to share. Otherwise, that's just cutting too close for me, unless you don't mind not leaving a clean plate or not eating a ton at WCT. I don't eat a lot though, so that probably clouds my opinion.