How to get 'Ohana reservations at Disney World
'Ohana is one of the hardest tables to book at Walt Disney World. We analyzed 10,000+ Disney World dining openings to see when sold-out tables come back, and how to catch one at 'Ohana.
Why 'Ohana reservations are so difficult to get
'Ohana reservations are some of the most wanted at Walt Disney World, at breakfast and dinner alike.
We analyzed 10,000+ Disney World dining openings Park Drop detected between May and September 2026, and most came at the very end: 73% in the final three days.
See How to get Disney World dining reservations.
What is 'Ohana?
'Ohana is a family-style restaurant inside Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, looking out over the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Dinner is a family-style skillet of grilled meats and shrimp with noodles, finished with the famous 'Ohana bread pudding.
Breakfast is the Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch, a character meal that makes it a favorite for families with young kids. Characters do not appear at dinner.
Neither meal needs park admission, because the restaurant sits in a resort hotel rather than a theme park.
When do 'Ohana reservations open?
'Ohana reservations can be booked up to 60 days in advance.
If you're staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can book dining for your whole stay, up to 10 days, starting 60 days before you check in.
See When do Disney World dining reservations open?
What time do 'Ohana reservations open?
New dates open at around 6:00 AM Eastern time.
Have your party size and a couple of acceptable times decided before then, so you can book in one go.
Why 'Ohana reservations disappear so quickly
Three things push demand well past what the dining room can seat.
Two meals worth booking
Most restaurants have one meal people chase. 'Ohana has two: Families come for Lilo & Stitch at breakfast, and the dinner skillet is a draw of its own.
A resort full of early bookers
The Polynesian is one of the most popular hotels on property, and its guests can book dining for their whole stay on their first morning.
Family-sized groups
'Ohana is built for families sharing one big meal, which puts it among the hardest Disney World dining reservations for a bigger group.
Across Walt Disney World, tables for seven or more are the rarest openings we see.
Can 'Ohana reservations become available later?
Yes, and across Walt Disney World, our data says most openings appear late.
Of the openings we detected, 73% appeared in the final three days, and 48% on the reservation day itself.
The middle weeks were the quietest stretch: Just 4% appeared between 20 and 44 days before the date.
We counted each date, time and party size once, from openings that matched customer alerts between May and September 2026.
See When do sold-out Disney World dining reservations open up?
Why openings appear late
Plans do change as a trip gets closer, and 'Ohana charges a per-person fee for failing to show or cancel in time, so guests have a reason to release a table they can no longer use.
Best strategies for getting 'Ohana reservations
Nothing is guaranteed, but a few habits reliably tilt the odds.
Book the moment your date opens
It is your best chance before the long quiet stretch in the middle weeks.
Keep Friday and Saturday in play
Those two days together accounted for almost exactly half of the Walt Disney World dining openings we saw.
Watch the final three days closely
If you miss the 60-day window, don't write 'Ohana off. Stay patient through the middle weeks, then watch closely at the end.
Stay open to both meals
If dinner won't come, breakfast is a different set of tables with its own openings, and the reverse is true too.
Keep a Polynesian backup
If 'Ohana is full, Wailulu Bar & Grill is a newer table-service restaurant at the same resort, with island flavors and a busy bar.
One monorail stop away, Cítricos at the Grand Floridian is a calmer signature dinner and usually easier to book.
How Disney reservation alerts help
The openings that matter most turn up in the final three days, often on the day itself, which is exactly when you're busy with the trip.
That's why many guests compare the best Disney dining alert apps instead of refreshing by hand.
An alert watches your date, party size and time window, then messages you the moment a matching table opens. Park Drop's AI scans 'Ohana around the clock and sends Disney dining reservation alerts by text and email within seconds.
'Ohana breakfast vs dinner
If meeting Lilo & Stitch is the goal, focus on breakfast. If it's dinner you're after, set your alert for every time your group can manage.
Getting 'Ohana reservations without the stress
Missing 'Ohana at 60 days does not mean you have missed it for good. Across Walt Disney World, 73% of the openings in our data appeared in the final three days.
Try for a table at 60 days, and if 'Ohana is full, keep watching right up to your date.
'Ohana is one of the hard-to-get Walt Disney World reservations we watch around the clock, alongside the other character meals.
Frequently asked questions
What time do 'Ohana reservations open?
Around 6:00 AM Eastern time, 60 days before the date you want. Disney Resort hotel guests can book dining for their whole stay, up to 10 days, starting 60 days before check-in.
When do 'Ohana reservations usually open up?
Late. Across Walt Disney World, 73% of the dining openings we detected between May and September 2026 appeared in the final three days.
Is 'Ohana breakfast a character meal?
Yes. The Best Friends Breakfast features Lilo & Stitch along with other Disney friends. Characters do not appear at dinner.
Where is 'Ohana located?
Inside Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon near Magic Kingdom.
Do you need park admission to eat at 'Ohana?
No. 'Ohana is at a Disney Resort hotel, so a theme park ticket is not required.
Can large groups get 'Ohana reservations?
Yes, but it's harder. Tables for seven or more are the rarest openings we see across Walt Disney World, so start watching early.
