[CraigSca]

On a day you go to epcot, you can go to the global showcase before it officially opens at 11am if you tell them you're going to France for breakfast (and I highly recommend it). The breakfast options there are great and it's pretty cool being in the Global showcase when it's empty (awesome photo opportunities as well).

As far as places to eat - the usual suspects (Ohana in the Polynesian, California Grill in the Contemporary) are usually booked far ahead of time, but I have gotten lucky as it seems people make cancellations late - so make sure you check the MyDisneyExperience app constantly if you're looking to score one of those places.