Hi Karen! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Your trip is SO close! What a
fun vacation this will be with your big family. There is a lot magic to experience at the Walt Disney World Resort for all ages, so I know you guys will have the BEST time!
I love the
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan! It offers a ton of flexibility with three Table-Service meal entitlements and two snack entitlements per person, per night. It sounds like you already have your dining reservations in place which is the best way to get the most value out of the plan.
The ability to share a meal varies by location and is at the discretion of each restaurant. When it comes to all-you-care-to-enjoy locations (like many
Character Dining restaurants), each person ages 3 and up that eats will be charged for that meal, even if it is just eating off of another person's plate. When you arrive for your meal at locations that are not buffet or family-style, ask the Cast Member assisting you if sharing is allowed.
I hope this helps with your planning, Karen! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tabitha