Welcome to planDisney, Paula!
I'm happy to hear from you today, and hope that your upcoming week is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! While you're planning for your future vacation at The Most Magical Place on Earth, I recommend regularly visiting the
Disney Parks Blog to read up on the current and upcoming events happening at Disney World. Disney Parks Blog always brings a smile to my face, and like my friend, Mary Poppins, says, "In every job that must be done," (like planning a vacation), "there is an element of fun!"
The
Disney Dining Plan does not offer a different menu at restaurants; however, you may find that at some locations there are a few items on the menu (particularly snacks at Quick-Service restaurants) that may not qualify for a Dining Plan credit. (With the snacks, you will see a purple Dining Plan Snack Credit symbol next to snacks that do qualify for your Snack Credit on your particular Dining Plan.) Bonus tip from Allyn: My absolute favorite way to use my Snack Credit is at
Kringla Bakeri in the Norway Pavillion at EPCOT for School Bread!
When I am at restaurants on the Dining Plan, I always like to ask a Cast Member exactly what my Meal Credit will qualify me for, as they often have great tips on how to maximize my credits! They'll sometimes have a drink recommendation I can add to my meal that wasn't on my radar or tell me their favorite way to use a Meal Credit. I always like taking suggestions from Cast Members at restaurants, they are very knowledgeable!
I also like exploring restaurant's menus before I travel to get an idea of the food I'd like to order! Because you'll be on a Dining Plan, you can also explore menus to help you decide where you'd like to dine during your vacation! (One of my absolute favorite restaurants at Disney right now is within Toy Story Land --
Roundup Rodeo BBQ -- I cannot recommend this spot enough AND it qualifies as a Table-Service Credit!)
If you have additional questions before your trip, Paula, come and visit us again! We'd love to help you make your vacation practically perfect in every way!
Allyn