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  • On Aug 30, 2025
    Lisa Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Do the kids need a magic band for the dining plan, or does it get deducted from my band?

    Hi Lisa!

    Welcome to planDisney! I'm excited to hear you are considering a visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Experiencing the wonders of Walt Disney World with your children is truly memorable.

    When it comes to the Disney Dining Plan and utilizing your meals, your kids will not need their own Disney Bands. You can account for their meals using your Disney Band, since everything should be linked to your My Disney Experience account. For example, if you are stopping by a Quick-Service location and purchase meals for everyone connected to your account, you'll only need to scan your band at the time of payment. The meals will be deducted accordingly, and you can continue using them at your next stop.

    At table-service restaurants, this process works similarly. Your server will ask if you are using a dining plan and may request one Disney Band from your group to apply the meals used. You can check the status of your dining plan credits at any point by opening up the My Disney Experience Mobile App. To check, select "Hotel Reservations" and scroll down to "Check Dining Plan." This will show a tally of all of the available meals for remaining on your plan.

    Lisa, I hope this information helps you plan for your stay! One of my favorite restaurants to dine at is Sebastian's Bistro at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. It's a great place for both adults and kids, including a family-style meal that is packed with delicious flavors!

    Have a magical time!
    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, South Carolina

Hello friends! Greg here from Charleston, SC. I am a Disney-loving husband and dad to two wonderful daughters. Walt Disney World Resort offers everything you want in a vacation and touches all the senses. From the sights to sounds and even the smells, there is something for everyone to enjoy! When our family is not riding "it’s a small world" or going on a Journey Into Imagination With Figment, we are readily planning our next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Learn More About Greg

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