Hi there, Kate, and welcome to planDisney! I'm so thankful that you've stopped by with this great question about your upcoming vacation to Walt Disney World Resort! It sounds like you have been planning a magical visit and are looking forward to taking advantage of
dining plans.
Kate, you'll be happy to know that your children will be able to join you for a lovely table service meal when you'll be using your
Disney Dining Plan. In fact, you can choose when and where each of you uses your meals and snacks at any point throughout your vacation, from the day you check in until midnight on the day you check out of your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel. You'll just want to let your server know ahead of time how many meals you'd like to use from your dining plan, and how many you'll pay for using a different form of payment. This won't impact your
Advance Dining Reservations, so make as many as you like for either two, or all four, of you.
When you check in to your Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you can go to the
My Disney Experience Mobile App and see a count of how many meals, snacks, and resort refillable mugs you have remaining within the Resort Hotel section. As you use the meals and snacks, you'll see the remaining meals and snacks count decrease accordingly. They will not be split between you and your husband. Your children's meals and snacks will also be pooled together and listed under their Resort Hotel reservation. You can always check past charges within the app or by visiting the Front Desk of your Resort Hotel.
Kate, if you'd like recommendations on where to find amazing meals, snacks, and beverages during your vacation, you have a friend in me! Please stop back by planDisney anytime with any other questions you have as you continue to plan for your vacation.
Bon appetit!
Jennifer