Hi Barry,
Welcome home! And welcome to planDisney!
Thank you for visiting us with your question today, we are really happy you stopped by! I love getting to chat with fellow
Disney Vacation Club Members, and help them to make the most of their membership. My family and I have been enjoying the flexibility of our membership for several years. We just wish we joined sooner!
Let's talk about Disney Dining at Walt Disney World! Did you know there are over 200 dining locations across the Resort?! I love the different experiences available, from quick service to character dining. It has become a tradition for my family to enjoy a skillet at
Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney's Wilderness Lodge on the first day of our vacation!
The Disney Dining Plans offer guests a great way to budget for meals during their vacation. Barry, you can add one of the two dining plans on the Disney Vacation Club website by going to your dashboard, selecting the reservation, and then going to 'Purchase Dining Plan.' When purchasing a dining plan, it must be for all Guests on the reservation and for the length of the stay.
I know this isn't the answer you were hoping for, Barry. I reached out to a helpful Cast Member, they suggested if you are in a similar situation in the future, to book separate reservations for your stay so you can book the Dining Plan in a way that best works for you and your whole party. Also, keep in mind that Members eligible for membership extras can receive discounts at many dining locations, the
full list is available here. Remember to show your server your Digital Membership Card. (Member discounts are subject to change.)
I hope this helps answer your question, Barry and will help you plan the best way to book and pay for meals at Walt Disney World. If you have any further questions about your membership or vacation planning questions, please
reach out to me. I'd love to help.
Have a magical day!
Matt