Welcome to planDisney, Caitlin. Let's get your question answered!
At this time, to be able to purchase a
dining plan, you must have a vacation package booked, which consists of a
Disney Resorts Collection Hotel room reservation
and theme park tickets purchased together. You will not be able to purchase a dining plan if you have separately booked a room reservation and theme park tickets, even if you have done so on the
Walt Disney World Resort website.
Did you know that Guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel in 2025 can visit one of the water parks at the resort on their check-in day...
and it's included in their stay?! That's right. You can visit either
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, whichever is open when you visit, for free if you are staying at one of these amazing hotels! So make sure you arrive early to enjoy this wonderful perk. And since it looks like you'll be arriving in August, it'll be a great time to use it!
Caitlin, happy planning and make sure you
reach out again if you have any other questions!
Most everyone's mad here,
Matt