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Boma - Flavors of Africa reservation alerts
Boma serves an African-inspired, marketplace-style buffet at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, from slow-roasted meats to the famous butternut squash soup and Zebra Domes. It's a longtime guest favorite, which makes dinner one of Walt Disney World's harder tables to land.
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What makes Boma special
Boma sits inside Jambo House at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and lays out dozens of dishes across an open marketplace kitchen. The menu leans into African flavors, with carved meats, stews, fresh salads, and house-made bread.
Regulars come back for the butternut squash soup and the Zebra Domes dessert. It's a wide spread, so it works well for groups and mixed tastes.
Why Boma is so hard to book
Boma has a loyal following and limited dinner seating, and it sits at a resort rather than in a park. Dinner and weekend tables are the first to go, and they often disappear soon after release.
How to catch a cancellation
Openings reappear as plans change, usually a day or two before a date. A freed table is claimed fast, so an alert beats checking by hand.
Tables reopen as plans shift, and a little know-how on how to get Disney World dining reservations goes a long way. Set an alert above and we'll email and text you the moment a table drops.
Boma - Flavors of Africa reservation FAQs
Why is Boma so hard to book?
Boma is one of Walt Disney World's most popular buffets, with a loyal following and limited dinner seating, so reservations often disappear soon after release. Park Drop watches around the clock for cancellations and newly opened tables.
When do Boma reservations open?
Walt Disney World dining reservations typically open 60 days in advance. Because Boma fills up fast, many guests set an alert to catch last-minute openings.
Can Park Drop alert me when a Boma table opens?
Yes. Choose your dates, party size, and time window above, and Park Drop will send you an email and text the moment a matching Boma reservation becomes available.
Is Boma a buffet?
Yes. Boma is an all-you-care-to-enjoy, marketplace-style buffet with African-inspired dishes, served at breakfast and dinner. Menus change seasonally, so confirm the details on Disney's site.
Which Boma meal is easier to get?
Breakfast tends to be a little easier than the popular dinner, and off-peak weekdays open up more often. An alert set for your date can catch either.
How do Boma reservation alerts work?
Set up a Park Drop alert for the date and party size you want. We monitor Disney's dining availability around the clock, and the moment a table opens — almost always from a cancellation — we send an email and text with a direct link to book it on Disney.
How fast are Boma alerts?
Within seconds. We scan for Boma openings continuously and send your alert the instant a table appears. Cancellations here are often gone within minutes, so those seconds are what let you grab the table first.
How much does a Boma reservation alert cost?
A one-off alert is $5. If you're watching several Walt Disney World reservations, monthly plans start at $14 for up to 10 active alerts.
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