Hey there, Casandra. Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your question.
You are just going to love staying at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. It is so much fun. Be sure to always have your camera handy, there are so many great picture spots. Did you know that the
Big Blue Pool is the largest pool at any of the
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels? Hopefully, you've scheduled in some time to spend splish splashin' in the pool. Even during your vacation in December all of the Walt Disney World pools are heated to a very cozy 82 degrees and I think they are so enjoyable even during that time of year.
I think you'll be happy to know that you can use your
Disney Dining Plan credits a variety of ways. You can choose to use 3 each day, you can choose to use 2 credits at a Signature Dining Restaurant or even have a heavy snacking day and just use the snack credits. You can use your dining credits any up until the stroke of midnight on the day you check out, kind of like Cinderella. So keep that in mind if you are leaving later in the day, you can save the ones you don't use on your check-in day for some food before you leave as well.
I hope this helps, Casandra. If you have any other questions, please feel free to stop back by and ask.