Hi Morgan!
Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with your question. I’m so happy to help you get everything just right for your Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
The good news is that you
may be able to add park tickets and a
Dining Plan to your existing Disney Resort hotel reservation, and hopefully there's no need to cancel and start from scratch! What you’ll want to do is modify your reservation to convert it into a Walt Disney World Vacation Package.
Sometimes, this can be done right in your My Disney Experience account. Just head to “My Plans,” scroll down to your reservation, and select “Change Reservation.” If the option to add tickets or a Dining Plan doesn’t appear, don’t worry! A friendly Cast Member at the
Disney Reservation Center can assist you. Just let them know you’d like to keep your current Resort reservation and add tickets and a Dining Plan and they’ll walk you through the process.
In some cases, the Cast Member may need to cancel your current room-only reservation and rebook it entirely as a
Walt Disney World vacation package that includes your tickets and Dining Plan. Don’t worry...they’ll do this all in one seamless step, starting by securing your new package at the same resort (and hopefully the same room type), then canceling your original reservation and processing the refund. Just keep in mind that when booking a package, a deposit is required unless you’re within 30 days of arrival. In that case, the full amount will be due at the time of booking.
As for the Dining Plan, you’ve got two magical options! If you prefer sit-down meals, character dining, or taking a relaxing break mid-day, the
Disney Dining Plan (which includes one table-service and one quick-service meal per night, plus a snack) might be perfect. But if you’re more of a grab-a-bite-and-go kind of traveler, the
Quick-Service Dining Plan includes two quick-service meals and a snack per night, ideal for maximizing your park time!
I hope this helps, Morgan! Wishing you a vacation filled with delicious bites and plenty of pixie dust. If you think of anything else, you know where to find us!
With magic,
Eean