Hi Peggy!
Thank you for visiting the Moms Panel!
The
Disney Dining Plan includes one (1) Quick-Service Meal, one (1) Snack, and one (1) Table-Service Meal per person, per night of your package stay for everyone in the party ages 3 and over. The plan also includes one (1) Resort refillable drink mug per person, that is valid for the length of your stay (eligible for refills at Quick-Service locations only in your Disney Resort hotel).
So If you are using your Table Service Meal at restaurants such as Planet Hollywood and the Rainforest Cafe (located at Downtown Disney or Animal Kingdom theme park) you can order from the main menu.
For lunch or dinner, each Table Service Meal is one (1) Entree; one (1) Dessert; and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage; OR one (1) Full Buffet.
I would thoroughly recommend the Disney Dining Plan as it gives you so much choice of where to dine, especially now that in 2012 the restaurants at Downtown Disney have been included in the Plan.
If you have any further questions please come back and ask - I would be happy to help you plan your magical vacation!