Welcome to planDisney, Mary! It sounds like you're planning a practically perfect visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth next summer, complete with a
Disney dining plan to make mealtime even more magical! My family has always loved the convenience and flexibility of the dining plans, and I hope you will enjoy them also!
Mary, for most dining plan special offers, there is an option to upgrade from the included complimentary dining plan to a different one by paying the price difference. I checked out the current
Free Dining and Drinks offer for Guests arriving from the UK and in the
fine print, it does mention upgrades being available. When I completed a mock booking, it also gave me the option to upgrade from the included dining deal to another one and showed the price difference. If you have already booked your package, I'd recommend logging into your
My Disney Experience account and retrieving your reservation details. Here, if your package allows online changes, you should see an option to change your reservation; once you click on that, you will see the options you can modify. If you do not see this option on your booking, you may need to call and speak with a Cast Member at Disney Resort Hotel Reservations. Be sure to have your confirmation number handy so they can easily access your reservation to see if any changes can be made.
Mary, if you do upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan, your family will be able to enjoy one quick-service meal and one table-service meal for each night of your visit, in addition to one snack per night of your visit and your resort-refillable mug! Some of my favorite table-service restaurants are character dining experiences like brunch at
Topolino's Terrace in the Riviera Resort or dinner at
Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT. My family also loves the
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue over at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort!
I hope this helps, Mary, and I hope you are able to get the perfect dining plan for your family's appetite! No matter which one you choose, there are so many delicious ways to enjoy dining all throughout the Walt Disney World Resort! If you have any other questions as you plan for your visit, come back to
planDisney and let us know! We'll save you a seat at the table!
Bon Appetit,
Alison