Hi Rebecca!
Welcome to planDisney.
It's always a pleasure to assist my fellow guests from the UK, and I hope you have secured the
Free Dining and Drinks offer for your holiday next year - it's too good to miss!
You will receive a drink (either non-alcoholic or alcoholic - your choice) with each meal, for both Quick-Service Meals and Table-Service Meals with the Disney Dining Plan or the
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. As far as I know, the drinks need to be taken with each meal. I haven't used the new dining plan myself yet, so I don't know if you can do this, but all I can suggest is you ask at the restaurant.
Your Disney dining plan can be used from the day you check in, until midnight on your day of departure. You can check your remaining dining plan balance on your My Disney Experience mobile app, and you will also see it on any dining receipt. If you would like a paper copy of your dining plan details (what you have used, and what is remaining) visit the Front Desk of your Disney Resort hotel where the Cast members will be happy to print a copy for you.
Please come back and visit us if you have any further questions, and you can
send me a direct question if you wish. We are always happy to help you plan your magical holiday to Walt Disney World!
Sue