Hi Danielle and welcome to planDisney. As one of the current UK panellists, it will be my absolute pleasure to assist you.
It looks as though you're planning a trip to
Walt Disney World at the end of October. You've picked a great time to visit as generally speaking, when visiting at this time of year, the weather has cooled off somewhat from the intense heat of Summer and crowds tend to be manageable.
Typically, Danielle, you are able to make modifications to existing bookings and you should have no issues at all adding a Disney Dining Plan to your existing booking and simply paying the difference. The easiest way to do this would be to contact the Company who you have booked your holiday with, using the contact information included on your booking confirmation.
If you are enquiring about a Free Dining promotion becoming available, I can tell you that for the past couple of years, a Free Dining Deal has been released in April for visits during the following year. For example, the 2024 Free Dining and Drinks offer was available to book from April 18th through to 7th November 2024, for selected dates in 2025.
If the usual pattern was to continue, a similar
Deal should be announced in the next couple of weeks, but, would be applicable to stays in 2026, rather than 2025.
My best advice to you would be to keep an eye on the
Walt Disney Travel Company website in the run up to your trip, to see if any promotions are released which cover the dates of your stay.
I can't let you go, Danielle, without informing you that if you'll be visiting Walt Disney World for 2-weeks, you're likely going to be there when the absolutely brilliant Special Event that is
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party begins. This is without doubt the best way to kick off the festive season, ready for the build-up to Christmas once you return home.
I hope that this information has been of help. Please feel free to re-visit us, here at planDisney, if we can be of any further assistance with the planning of your trip.
Wishing you a magical holiday filled with memories which will last a lifetime!
Emma