Hi Jessica!
There are some amazing hotels near Walt Disney World Resort for Guests to enjoy that are a great way to stay near the magic! Whether you are staying at one of the
Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels, one of the
Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels or one of the
Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, you will be able to enjoy close proximity to the theme parks and some awesome benefits!
Disney dining plans are a great way to pay for a majority of your vacation dining expenses in advance of your trip. All dining plans are attached to a
Magic Your Way Vacation Package, which must include a Disney Resort hotel reservation, where your package entitlements are based on the number of nights of your hotel reservation. So unfortunately, you cannot book a Disney dining plan if you are not staying at a Disney Resort hotel.
Even if you aren't on a dining plan, you can still enjoy fantastic restaurants during your vacation! I recommend that you
make reservations for the table service restaurants that you are interested in enjoying to ensure that you are able to eat at the restaurants on your "must-do" list. Dining reservations open 180 days in advance, so be sure to make them as soon as possible since reservations are limited!
Please let us know if you have additional questions as you continue planning. T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal