Hi Dean,
Welcome to planDisney. Congratulations on making it to the coveted step of parenthood that involves faith, trust, pixie dust and independence!
Walt Disney World Resort is the practically perfect place for teenagers to spread their wings and soar like Dumbo towards adulthood. From snacking around the world in
EPCOT to cooling off with a DOLE Whip at
Magic Kingdom park, food is an essential part of this journey.
Mobile Food and Beverage Ordering via the
My Disney Experience app is my family's favorite way to save time on a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. We like to place our lunch order in the morning while waiting in line for an attraction to ensure maximum availability of arrival windows during peak meal times. Teenagers excel at using their mobile devices efficiently and you're smart to consider this option for your daughter's time with friends in the
theme parks. As you experienced, Guests under 18 are not permitted to add a payment method to their
My Disney Experience accounts. Rest assured, no one goes hungry at Walt Disney World Resort, and I'd like to share some options for your daughter's food and beverage purchases while in the parks. If any members of your daughter's traveling party are over the age of 18, they can add payment and place a mobile food order in the My Disney Experience app. Alternately, a Cast Member I spoke to said your daughter could log into a parent's account to place the order. All
quick-service options also have cash registers available for payment. All payment methods lead to deliciously delightful treats that will satisfy any teenager's hangriest hunger pangs.
With so many ways to order, the hard part will be deciding what to enjoy first. Wishing your daughter and friends a sweet trip filled with magic, memories, and more!
Have a magical day!
Jennifer