Hi Jill!
Thank you so much for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. I absolutely adore
Disney's BoardWalk Inn and the convenience of being able to walk to both Epcot and
Disney's Hollywood Studios can not be beat!
When adding a
Disney Dining Plan option to a reservation it is an
all or none type option for the entire party. This means for your reservation, if you are interested in the
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan you'll need to get the other two on board! If you plan on fully indulging during your trip, it can be a major cost savings for your party, so presenting these details to them could be very beneficial. If they ultimately decide against a Disney Dining Plan, another way to give the "prepaid" meal feeling to your trip is to save up prior with
Disney Gift Cards. I know a lot of people take this route to so everything already feels paid for before they arrive.
I hope this helps in making a decision on your future reservation. Please let us know if we can help in any other way!
-Lindsey