Welcome, David!
We're so happy to have you here at planDisney. It looks like you are just a few days out from your visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. You must be getting so excited! You'll be strolling down Main Street before you know it. I prefer to stroll with a sweet treat in hand, so let's dive into your question to see where you can swipe that Disney Dining Card!
The Disney Dining Card can essentially be used throughout the Disneyland Resort at Disney-owned establishments. This means it can be used at quick-service and most
table service restaurants throughout both parks, at eateries within the three hotels on property (
Grand Californian,
Disneyland Hotel, and
Pixar Place), and select locations at Downtown Disney. There isn't a "list", per se, to share, so when considering restaurants at
Downtown Disney, it's best to ask ahead of ordering if they accept the Disney Dining Card, as there are many non-Disney owned establishments throughout the district. I wish there were a way to be more definitive for you, David, but I hope this is helpful in your planning!
That being said, if you are looking for dining options outside of the parks, both the Disneyland Hotel and Grand Californian offer a range of options that you may want to take a look at, from quick-service to table-service. My planDisney pals and I enjoy a casual lunch or dinner at
GCH Craftsman Grill, and one of my favorite quick-service locations throughout the resort is
Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel. Sometimes I will even hop on the monorail while in the parks to pop out for the Poke Bowl! The best part is you can cap off your meal with some DOLE Whip!
You can even use your Dining Card on
Mobile Orders. While you won't be able to save the details of the card in your account, which is reserved for credit cards, I recommend typing out the number in your notes app for a quick copy and paste while ordering. I've definitely used mine on an order of beignets from the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square.
David, I hope we've set you up for a successful visit to the Happiest Place on Earth! You are in for some unforgettable memory-making. If you have any more questions or need a friendly tip or two, you know where to find us here at
planDisney.
Magic awaits!
Tara