I know I can make a reservation for 3 or 4, but I'm not comfortable with that.
10:11am on 3/6/26 by
cigar95
There are a number of WDW restaurants in which the system doesn't accept reservations for parties of 1 or 2. I'm usually a rule-follower, but I don't feel it's fair to exclude us from several restaurants based on reasonable traveling party numbers.
11:05am on 3/6/26 by
Ali Ababwa
They allow last-minute adjustments in the party number when checking in, so we utilize that when necessary.
11:05am on 3/6/26 by
Ali Ababwa
At least for LC, I can go for lunch and get the same menu. Are the other places with no small-party reservations also inside the parks? This was the first one I've encountered.
11:32am on 3/6/26 by
cigar95
It has become more common lately, but I think Le Cellier, Geo-82, and CRT are the ones I've encountered. CRT is pre-pay only, so if they haven't had availability for 2, I haven't gone.
11:37am on 3/6/26 by
Ali Ababwa
Wailulu also.
11:42am on 3/6/26 by
Jennyhirsch
Ah, correct! Forgot Wailulu. If anyone would like to join us for lunch there on March 9, I have an ADR for a party of 3 which MDE will NOT let me revise.
11:48am on 3/6/26 by
Ali Ababwa
I checked CRT just for fun, and they did have a few spots for 2. I haven't been in a decade or more, but I remember there were three tables for 2, and of course they went quickly.
11:51am on 3/6/26 by
cigar95
@cigar, the hosts and hostesses SO dont care if you show up with fewer. They are all so sweet; classic lovely CMs at Disney! Book for 4 and don't give it another thought.
12:06pm on 3/6/26 by
Jennyhirsch
There are several ADR's that you can't book for 2 so yes, book for 3 or 4 and don't think twice when you check in.
1:27pm on 3/6/26 by
cdlla
This is SO unfair. I'm angry for all parties of 1 or 2. Not much you can do about prepaid I guess, but definitely don't hesitate to show up with less people than ADR shows.
1:59pm on 3/6/26 by
aliceinwonderla
Why would one of Epcot's most romantic restaurants not allow parties of two?!!! What are they thinking?!!!
2:28pm on 3/6/26 by
MOJoe
I also don't hesitate to book for 3 when I only need 2. Homecomin' is another one that never offers resv for 2. I have never had an issue anywhere showing up with only 2.
2:49pm on 3/6/26 by
Bubbakirby
Has anyone gotten tables for 2 recently at Ohana breakfast? That seems to be in super high demand again since the live action film came out.
2:56pm on 3/6/26 by
Ali Ababwa
If anyone really wants a prepaid as a party of 1-2 but can't get it, add a child under 3 to the reservation and you'll be charged the correct amount for those who will show. I had to do that for a friend once for the R&C fireworks package.
3:45pm on 3/6/26 by
HalfBludPrincess
Phantom kids to the rescue once again!
3:55pm on 3/6/26 by
TumbleMonkeys
Today I could not get same-day Beaches & Cream for 2. But when I switched to 4, there were many options. So I accepted for 4 but changed to 2 with online checkin. Went smoothly. And when we got in, there were many empty tables for 2!
4:23pm on 3/6/26 by
snowdiz
The other advantage of phantom kids kicks in at college tuition time lol.
5:06pm on 3/6/26 by
evamarie320
Sfl
10:47pm on 3/6/26 by
matterhorn55
That's the only way I'm taking 2-year-olds to WDW! But thanks for the helpful tip @HBP!
8:19am by
Ali Ababwa
Is this new that they don't offer dinner for 2 at these restaurants? Just curious. When 2 not avail I always switch to 4.
8:40am by
MarioMom
Ugh I just check R&C fireworks availability and none for 2 or for 3 but there is for 4. I really want it for my birthday. Do you guys think I could do 4 with two under 3 and they would be okay with it?
9:36am by
jules_fletch