Dear Rebecca,
Thanks for reaching out to us here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your question about your
Disney Dining Plan!
You can absolutely use one of your
Table-Service credits that first evening that you arrive, no problem! Your Disney Dining Plan credits are based on the number of nights that you will be staying at the Walt Disney World Resort, so they start on the morning of arrival.
Moms Panel tip - Because your Disney Dining Plan credits are based on the number of nights of your stay, you should calculate your credits based on number of nights and NOT the number of days. For example, if you are staying for four nights and five days, and you have the Dining Plan, you would have 4 Table-Service credits, 4 Quick-Service credits, and 8 Snack credits per person in your party. Hope that helps!
Have a magical and delicious time!
- Jan K.