Disney Dining Reservations: When Flexibility Goes Wrong
A recent trip to Disney World taught a seasoned visitor that being too flexible when it comes to dining reservations can backfire.
The writer, who visits and writes about Disney for their job, tried to reserve only a few key meals in advance while keeping the rest of their schedule open. However, this approach led to two failed attempts at using the Walk-Up Waitlist for last-minute reservations, with both instances leaving them scrambling for food.
The first incident occurred on a resort day when they had to wait until after dinner to get a reservation due to the Walk-Up Waitlist being full. The second time was during their Hollywood Studios visit, where they couldn't secure a spot at one of their desired restaurants and ended up with quick eats instead.
The writer eventually learned their lesson and made reservations for the rest of their trip, including a character breakfast that went smoothly.