Hi Cara,
Welcome to planDisney, thank you for reaching out to us here with your fantastic question! I love the Disney Dining Plan, so I completely understand you wanting to make sure it is available during your Walt Disney World Resort Vacation this fall.
As of right now, there has been no information released as to the return of the
Disney Dining Plans. While we do not have a date for the plan to return, if it does return prior to your visit in September and you have booked a
Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Package, guests will be able to add the Dining Plan to their existing Reservation.
If the Disney Dining Plan is still not available this fall, I suggest purchasing a
Disney Gift Card prior to your arrival and use the gift card to pay for your dining. I find this is a good way to keep track of my spending while at Walt Disney World Resort. It almost feels like I'm using the Disney Dining Plan since I have already purchased the gift card and my dining isn't being paid for out of pocket.
I hope you have a magical visit to Walt Disney World Resort this fall, Cara. If you have any other questions as you continue to plan, please come back and visit us again at
planDisney, we are always happy to help.
~Stephanie