Mom and Daughter at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Room
  • On Mar 10, 2016
    Christa from IL Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Can I add a dining plan after I book my vacation?

    Hey, Christa!

    Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. Disney Dining Plans are fantastic because you get wonderful food and don’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning. We are all appreciative of Mickey and the gang for taking care of those chores.

    The answer to your question is "yes, if" and depends on a few of issues. First, Disney Dining Plans are only available for Guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Second, if you make your reservations through Disney directly, an authorized Disney Travel specialist or a third party vacation reseller such as Expedia then you should contact them to see if you may add the dining plan. Some vacation packages are very specific and may not allow a Disney Dining Plan to be added. Lastly, if you are allowed to add a Disney Dining Plan, it must be added by 72 hours before your arrival date. We booked a vacation package the same day as we arrived and could not add a dining plan.

    Disney Dad Tip: Even if you choose not to add a Disney Dining Plan, I would begin making Advance Dining Reservations. You may reserve a dining experience 180 days in advance.

    Please let me know if there is anything else you need help with to make your vacation special.

    Christa, enjoy making and eating many Magical Memories!

    ~Jason °O°
thumbnail image for Jason

Meet the Panelist: Jason, Georgia

I am a father and orthodontist who loves the hidden treasures found on Disney vacations. For over a decade, my wife and I have raised our two sons on Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney, and Disney Theme Parks on both coasts. From large group and multigeneration family vacations to adult trips and couples getaways, I am excited to share my years of pixie-dust-covered experiences with you while planning your Disney vacation. Let the lifelong magical memories ... begin! Learn More About Jason

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask a QuestionOpens the Ask a Question dialog box.
x

Update Browser

For a better experience browsing this website, please download an updated version of Internet Explorer.


Or you can continue browsing without updating.