It's one of the benefits of staying on-site--we usually book around 4 months in advance so this is the first time that the 180 days point has mattered. It was amazing to see how little availability there was for some meals already! The good news I can pass along though is that we've always gotten in when/where we want--sometimes it takes a bit more work to book a restaurant that's super popular, or to get it at a particular time, but people make changes to their schedules right up to the day before. Happy booking!
I remember loving it, so I hope it's still awesome and I know that the kids will have fun 
I got up at 6am and made all my dining reservations this morning! woo hoo! At first 1900 Park Fare wasn't showing any availability, but about 15 minutes later it was. Weird. And I'm surprising DH and the kiddos with the Polynesian Luau this year! I have done it before, but DH and DD haven't and it's DS's first trip, so he definitely hasn't
I can't wait!! We do our ADRs on Sunday!!
We are going May 21 to 28 and staying at AOA in the Little Mermaid rooms--will be our first time in a Disney resort
Also, going to be the BEST Mother's Day ever!
I don't know anything specific but I spoke with our TA a couple of weeks ago and she called Disney to ask about any potential deals during Spring Break (April/May) and the CM told her they aren't that far into the 2017 calendar year yet but to keep checking because something could pop up in the next month or so. If I happen to see something I'll come back here and share!
