Hi Julie! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is so great to hear from you again.
Gaston’s Tavern has quickly become one of my favorite stops in Magic Kingdom park for a quick snack. Although the menu is a bit limited, they offer something for everyone in my family! I realized just yesterday that they were now offering the Tavern Beef Stew and I’m pretty sure my mouth started watering when I saw just how tasty it looked. According to the Walt Disney World Resort website, dining plans are not accepted at this location. I do seem to remember in the past that they were accepted on certain items but things often change without notice.
According to the website,
The Friar's Nook does accept “some dining plans” but it doesn’t specify what exactly qualifies. One important note: it is my understanding also that The Friar's Nook may not be open during your stay as it often times operates on an “as needed” basis. I searched for your arrival date and it doesn’t show any operating hours as of yet. This can however change at any time.
My best advice to you would be to stop in to either of these dining locations and ask a Cast Member for some assistance. They will be able to give you a more definitive answer on what exactly qualifies for the dining plan that you are on!
I hope that you have a wonderful vacation! See ya real soon!
~Heather~