WDW Magazine November 2021 | Page 61

Can ’ t get a reservation for Magellan ’ s ? Not all is lost ! The Magellan ’ s Lounge is on the restaurant ’ s top floor and is easier to get into without a reservation . While you won ’ t be able to see everything , you ’ ll still get a view inside this marvelous masterpiece of a restaurant . The lounge offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages , and you ’ re able to get the collectible glass here as well .
The crème brûlée dessert comes highly recommended by Chris . PHOTO BY TDR EXPLORER
ASK TO SIT IN THE WINE CELLAR The best seat in the house is inside the “ hidden ” wine cellar . Ask the Cast Member who ’ s seating you if you can have a table inside this exclusive spot . The only way to get placed inside is to ask upon arrival ; you won ’ t be able to ask for it when you make your reservation .
The wine cellar is a secret room near the back of the restaurant . When you ’ re walking toward the restrooms , you ’ ll pass an ominous wall . The cellar awaits you behind here .
Entering the secret room is an experience you don ’ t want to miss . The cellar is cozy and more intimate , with fewer tables . And the best part ? You get to push a button that moves a bookshelf , revealing this hidden cellar .
While asking for this room doesn ’ t guarantee seating , it ’ s worth a shot . The wine cellar adds a bit of fun to your meal .
YOU ’ LL NEED A RESERVATION I highly recommend getting a reservation ; do not rely on the standby line .
Restaurant reservations open 30 days in advance , and you ’ re able to do it directly through the Tokyo Disney Resort website .
SAME-DAY RESERVATIONS If you can ’ t snag a reservation straight away , Magellan ’ s will open up sameday reservations at 9:00 AM . While you can do this through the official Tokyo Disney Resort app , it ’ s only available in Japanese as of this writing . Instead , log in to the English version of the website on your phone . Another option is to make a reservation beginning at 10:00 AM at the restaurant itself ( but this is subject to availability ).
If all else fails , you can attempt the standby line , but it ’ s hard to say how long you ’ ll be waiting .
A MUST-DO DINING ADVENTURE Magellan ’ s is one of my favorite dining experiences at Tokyo Disney Resort . The culinary adventure alone is worth the price , and the stunningly gorgeous interior is nothing short of perfection .
Its connections to S . E . A . only further prove why Tokyo DisneySea is a mustvisit for every Disney fan . Add this experience to your list when you ’ re able to visit .