Welcome to planDisney, Angela! We're so happy you've sent us your Disney World planning question. Your magical summer vacation will be here before you know it. How exciting!
When you reserve a Disney vacation package, it includes both a Disney Resort hotel and theme park tickets for all included guests. Purchasing a vacation package then makes you eligible to also add a
Disney Dining Plan. The Dining Plan purchase follows the same rules as the vacation package, so this add-on would be for all included guests listed on your reservation. At this time, there is no option to just purchase a Dining Plan for the children on your reservation.
My family does really enjoy using the Dining Plan, and to be honest one of my favorite things is the included resort-refillable mug! So on those vacations where we decide not to purchase the Dining Plan... I still "treat myself" to purchasing these fun mugs for use during our stay. I definitely feel we get our money's worth out of unlimited refills of coffee, soda, lemonade and tea. Plus it's a fun souvenir! As for whether or not purchasing the Dining Plan is worth it to you, it may be helpful to compare the
cost of the Disney Dining Plan with looking at
menu prices of restaurants you know you'd like to experience during your vacation.
Everyone's eating style while on a Disney vacation is different! If you like the convenience of paying for meals and snacks with your MagicBand or
MagicMobile, being a Disney Resort guest allows you to do this. You don't even need your wallet! All your Disney and food purchases can be added to your hotel room charges. Also remember that some dining locations offer a discount when paying with your Disney Visa card, so definitely bring this along if you have one. I like to enter my Disney Visa as my form of payment in the
My Disney Experience app. When you do so, you'll receive a 10% off discount automatically when using the
merchandise Mobile Check Out at select gift shops.
I hope this gives you some ideas for the best way to Eat Around the World on your magical vacation! Have an amazing time, and feel free to send any other questions our way here at planDisney.
Sending pixie dust!
Tami