Couple enjoying pretzel at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park; AA; mickey ears
  • On Feb 1, 2025
    Shari from CO Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! For the disney dining plans, do you have to get one for everyone in your party? I would like one but one of my friends wants to opt out.

    Welcome back to planDisney, Shari! 

    I hope you're getting excited for your trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth with your friends! It's so wonderful to share the joy with those closest to you! If you're twiddling your thumbs before you start packing, I highly recommend watching "Behind the Attraction" on Disney+ as a great way to prep before your trip. I've really loved gaining insight about some of my favorite rides! It's made me appreciate their history and stories even more! 

    Dining Plans are seriously one of my most favorite ways to budget for a Disney vacation! It really is a great deal, and I love that I can prepay for all of my food before I arrive! I hope that your friend will consider this incredible offering! 

    Unfortunately, there is not currently an option to add Dining Plans for some of the Guests on your reservation, Shari. Either you will all need to have the plan or none of you will be able to have the plan. The dining entitlements are given on a "per person" basis according to the hotel reservation occupants. So hopefully your party can decide what will work best for everyone! 

    If you do not end up adding the Dining Plan to your reservation, I would recommend pre-purchasing Disney Gift Cards as a way to budget for your food! This is a great way to practice conscious spending while on your vacation.

    We always love hearing from you at planDisney, Shari. If you have additional questions, you know where to find us! 

    Have a great, big, beautiful tomorrow,
    Allyn
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Meet the Panelist: Allyn, Florida

Hello! I am Allyn, your personal planDisney companion! I’ve enjoyed most of my life in the heart of Wyoming but am currently living my fairy tale as a wife, mom, yoga instructor, and fine jewelry designer in central Florida! When I’m not galavanting around the Disney theme parks, you’ll probably find me reading a good book, outside playing with my family, or learning to do something new. I truly believe that dreams come true, and I look forward to sharing that magic with you!
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