Hi Meg!
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The Disney Dining Plan has been missed by many. While there is no official date of when this might be returning, rest assured that should it return before your trip, you can absolutely add it onto your package. You will do this by calling in, the list of phone numbers can be found
here.
Should it not return before your trip, one of my tips is to purchase Disney Gift Cards in the amount of what your dining plan would cost. You can
combine the cards online, onto 1-2 cards ($1000 is the maximum per card). Then, use those cards for EVERYTHING that your family eats or drinks. You might be pleasantly surprised, I know I was when I did this little experiment.
When making your dining reservations, I highly recommend
Olivia's Café at Disney’s Old Key West Resort for ANY meal of the day! I have never been disappointed with a meal here. And, don’t forget that Mickey-shaped food is always better, so be sure to get a Mickey Premium Ice Cream Sandwich in the parks!
Happy Snacking,
Tracy