Hi there, Larry, and welcome to planDisney!
First things first, you are one awesome dad—your daughter is very lucky to have you as her own personal Fairy Godparent. Although there are no straightforward ways to fully or partially pay for a meal for her, there are other options that just might work in your situation.
I recommend that you send her a digital
Disney Gift Card to cover the cost of her special meal. You can purchase the card online and then forward its information to her. This wouldn’t work if your idea is to catch her off guard though, unless the pop up of the gift card itself will deliver the happy surprise. Another option is to book a dining experience that is totally prepaid. For example,
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Resort and
Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom are two offerings that you have to pay for in their entirety beforehand. I love the various dessert parties as well and those are paid at the time of purchase as well.
For future vacations, keep in mind that there are
prepaid dining plans that are available for Guests to add to their Disney World vacation packages. Depending on the plan, it will offer credits toward snacks and meals around property.
AN EXTRA GEM: The
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is in full swing and you can book an
Eat to the Beat Concert Series dining package for her. Not only can she have a delicious meal at a restaurant like Garden Grill or the Rose & Crown, but it will give her guaranteed seating for that day’s concert in the World Showcase’s American Adventure.
I hope that your daughter is enjoying her time at The Most Magical Place on Earth! Please don’t hesitate to give us a holler here at planDisney if you have any additional questions to make sure that your baby girl is all smiles.
Magic always,
LeAndra