Hey there, Tracy! Thanks for stopping by
planDisney to chit-chat about one of my favorite things - Disney dining!
Tracy, the
Disney Dining Plan is such a fan favorite. I know my family and I have enjoyed it on many of our past vacations. It is really nice to have everything paid for ahead of time. It really takes the pressure off and allows for a more enjoyable vacation. This question of the moment is when will it come back. Unfortunately, Tracy, at this time we still don't know. A few months ago the
Disney Parks Blog released an article reassuring fans that it will, eventually, return. They've heard the outcry of love and support and wanted to ease all of our concerns. At that time, they still weren't sure of a return date. That's the last update that we've had. I personally think we will see the Disney Dining Plan return in the new year. Many restaurants at Walt Disney World have reopened lately and I think that is a step in the right direction.
If the Disney Dining Plan does return before your vacation, Tracy, you'll be able to add it on to your existing vacation package. So no worries there. If it looks similar to what it did before, you'll probably have up to 48 hours prior to your vacation to add it.
Until then, you can always stock up on
Disney gift cards. I like to use this in place of the Disney Dining Plan. It is similar in the sense that it is paid for ahead of time and has to be used for something at Walt Disney World. I like to pick up Disney gift cards when I'm grocery shopping. It doesn't add a lot to my bill but I am always amazed at how quickly they add up. If you are stocking up on gift cards and the Disney Dining Plan returns, you can always use them to pay off your existing balance.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to stop back by and
ask me. I'm here to help. Have fun and enjoy!