Hi Emily!
Thanks for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Guests that book 2018 Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages that include the Disney Dining Plan now have several beverage options available to accompany their meals. The 2018
Disney Dining Plan includes 1 Quick-Service Meal, 1 Table Service Meal and 2 Snacks per night of stay for each guest in the traveling party ages 3 and over. Each Quick-Service meal consists of 1 Entree and 1 Beverage (can be an alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and over). Each Table-Service meal (for lunch or dinner) includes 1 Entree, 1 Dessert, and 1 Beverage (can be an alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older).
If you're out and about in the theme parks before heading to your Table Service meal and would like to pick up a bottled soda to bring with you to dinner, you're more than welcome to do so. I typically have a bottle of water or soda in my bag at all times, so I've done the same thing! That way, your husband could use the beverage selection with the dining plan to order an ice cold beer to accompany his meal.
My family enjoys the ease and convenience of the Disney Dining Plan, and my husband especially loves not having to reach for his wallet after every meal. It's nice to know our meals are already taken care of before we even arrive for our Walt Disney World Resort vacation! I hope you'll enjoy using the Disney Dining Plan as much as we do.
Thanks again for stopping by with your question - have a magical day ! - Diane W.