Hey there, Kip! Thanks for visiting planDisney with your question. Your upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World is right around the corner. I bet you are getting so excited! September is a really fun month to visit but it can be really hot as well. Be sure to keep hydrated and take lots of breaks if you need to. I love to schedule pool time, in the afternoons, during the hot summer months.
Kip, as of right now the
Disney Dining Plan is not yet available for purchase. It has not yet returned to us since the reopening of Walt Disney World last summer. I think this is due to a few things like limited capacity and not all of the Walt Disney World restaurants are back open yet. But, as we
return to a world of magic we are slowly but surely getting there! Good news though, the
Disney Parks Blog just recently acknowledges that the Disney Dining Plan is a beloved fan favorite and put our worried minds at ease letting us know that it will, indeed, return. They just aren't sure of an exact return date just yet.
With that being said, I don't think the Disney Dining Plan will be back in time for your vacation next month. Now, I could be wrong but I think Disney likes to give people ample time to plan for it. However, if it does return soon than I expect, you will most certainly be able to add it on to an existing vacation package. If it looks anything like it did before, you will probably have up to 48 hours before you check-in to add it on.
I know it is cutting it close to your vacation right now, but if the Disney Dining Plan does not return before a later vacation of yours, I suggest picking up
Disney Gift Cards here and there to use on dining. This is similar to the Disney Dining Plan because it is already paid for and has to be used for something at Walt Disney World. Using a Disney Gift Card sure makes it a lot easier to purchase that splurgy meal or snack. I like to pick up a small one each time I go grocery shopping. It doesn't add a lot to my bill and I'm always surprised at how quickly they can add up. I also like to ask for Disney Gift Cards for gifts from other people and save them until an upcoming trip.
I'm sorry I don't have better news for you, Kip. If you have any other questions before your vacation, stop back by and
ask me. I'm here to help. Have a great time!