Hello Janice!
Welcome again to planDisney!
A lovely stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Spa sounds like perfection!
Dining Reservations for your stay can be made 60 days before your first day at the Resort at 6 am. That means you can make dining reservations for your entire stay on July 10, 2024, at 6 am online or via the My Disney Experience Mobile App.
I am a big fan of
dining plans at Walt Disney World Resort as I love using them for character meals and experiences that I would prefer to have all pre-paid. A Table Service Meal in the dining plan is intended to be used by the one person who is redeeming it and is not transferable. However, guests don't have to use their dining plan meals at every meal and can choose to pay out-of-pocket for a small side or appetizer if that is all they want.
Amy C. found out that it is sometimes location-specific if Cast Members will allow a Table Service Meal on the dining plan to be used for two people. Just speak with the Cast Member who is serving you if that is what you wish to do before ordering and see if they will allow it. However, if it is an all-you-to-enjoy meal or a buffet know that sharing of a Table Service Meal will not be possible as every guest will be "charged." When searching for somewhere to eat know that there is a
great search feature online that lets you narrow locations to those who accept the dining plans. You can narrow it down by location and even cuisine.
I hope this helps in your planning and dining!
-Nimmy