Hello and welcome to
planDisney, Tracey. I'm so glad you've stopped by to chat about your
Walt Disney World vacation later this spring.
Tracey, as of right now, the
Disney Dining Plan remains temporarily suspended. We don't know when it may make its long-anticipated return. I do know that the Disney Dining Plan is eventually going to come back. A few months ago, the
Disney Parks Blog released an article letting us know they've heard the outcry of love and support for the Disney Dining Plan and wanted to reassure fans that it was, indeed, going to eventually return. At that time they were not ready to release a date that we might see it back. That's the last update that we've had.
If the Disney Dining Plan is released before your vacation, Tracey, I am certain you will be able to add it on to your existing reservation package. If it looks anything like it did before, you'll probably have up to 48 hours prior to your vacation to add it on.
In the meantime, I've been recommending for people to stock up on
Disney Gift Cards to use on dining while on vacation. This is similar to the Disney Dining Plan because it's paid for ahead of time and has to be used for something at Walt Disney World. You can find Disney Gift Cards at most major retail locations or online. I like to pick them up when I am grocery shopping. It doesn't add that much to my bill but I am always amazed at how quickly they add up. If the Disney Dining Plan does come back in time for your vacation, you can in turn use those Disney Gift Cards to pay off the balance of your vacation. It's really a win-win!
I'm sorry I don't have any more information about the Disney Dining Plan for you at this time, Tracey. If you have any other questions, please feel free to stop back by and
ask me. I'm here to help.
Have fun!
Jackie H.