Hey John! Thanks for putting your faith and trust in planDisney!
You're right that you're not the only
Walt Disney World Resort Guest who is looking for information about the return of the
Disney Dining Plan! We're always willing to help Guests find the answers to even the most difficult questions but THIS one leaves us both with a big "I'm not quite sure yet!". As a Guest just like you, I also have to wait for the announcement to come straight from The Boss (Mickey Mouse!) himself. As far as we've seen on the
Disney Parks Blog, where you'll find the latest and greatest information about Disney Parks, the
Disney Dining Plan IS set to return, we just don't have a timeline as to when yet.
I totally understand wanting to see the return of the Disney Dining Plan, John! I know so many of my friends and family members love having their meals pre-paid and sometimes I feel like having the Dining Plan encourages me to try out a new and exciting dining experience that I've never had before. If you're interested, you could always think about purchasing
Disney Gift Cards, which are sold online and at many major retailers, to bring to the Parks. This way, your meals are already prepaid and you can set your budget before you even leave home!
If you haven't been to the Parks in a little while, I would definitely suggest trying out the new
Space 220 Restaurant while you're in
EPCOT. Both the food and the atmosphere are literally out-of-this-world and I promise you'll want to take your leftovers home - if there are any!
Come back to see us again if you have any other questions while you're planning your Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Ashley M