Welcome to planDisney, Rebecca! Thanks so much for coming to us with your question today. I'm so glad to hear that you're thinking of adding the
Disney Dining Plan to your vacation package. Having your meals and snacks pre-paid really adds that extra level of convenience to your trip!
When it comes to the dining plan, it's important to know that it's tied to your
Disney Resort Hotel reservation, not each individual guest. So, everyone listed in your resort room does need to be on the same dining plan. If you're thinking about upgrading, the upgrade would apply to everyone in your room for the entire length of your stay. Disney keeps it simple this way, so there's no confusion when it's time to use those meals and snacks.
If just one person in your party wants more flexibility or extra meals, you could always pay out of pocket for any additional dining beyond what's included in your shared plan. For example, if you're all on the Quick-Service plan but someone wants to enjoy a
signature dining experience or
character meal, they can simply pay separately for that meal. If you're traveling with a larger group spread across multiple resort rooms, each room can choose its own dining plan, so there's a bit more flexibility in that case if it applies to your trip!
I hope this answers your question, Rebecca, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation.
Jessica