Hello there Mary! Welcome to planDisney! I love questions about
Disney Dining!
At the current time, the Disney Dining Plan is not available for Guests. However, you are correct that when it was available, it was only an option for those Guests staying at a hotel in the Disney Resorts Collection. Guests staying off property were not able to participate in the Disney Dining Plan.
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the Disney Dining Plan will eventually return, but a return date is yet to be announced. I sure hope it’s soon! My wife and I love the Disney Dining Plan! It was so nice knowing that our meals, drinks, and snacks were already paid for. It was one less thing to worry about during our vacation!
In the meantime, we have enjoyed using the
mobile order service that is now available throughout the Disney Parks and resort hotels! It is quick and convenient! I love that is readily accessible right at our fingertips through the My Disney Experience app!
Hakuna Matata! Jonathan