Hi Sheena, and welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. My family loves the Disney Dining Plan, and the addition of those specialty beverages made it even better this year! On my recent visit, we took pictures with all the fun and delicious drinks we ordered, and we love looking back on them.
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Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, both adults and children are welcome to order eligible specialty beverages, subject to availability. My kids often ordered frozen lemonade or lemonade punch with their Quick-Service meals during our recent vacation.
As for substitutions, those are at the discretion of the Cast Member serving you and the restaurant’s policy. My advice is to politely ask if it’s possible to substitute a side for the beverage, but recognize that it likely won’t be possible in most cases, and when it does happen, it's extra pixie dust!
Sheena, much like my good friend Rapunzel, I love sharing my opinion, so thank you for asking! While it’s impossible for me to pick a favorite, here are some of my current must-visit Quick-Service locations at Walt Disney World:
Magic Kingdom Park: Casey’s Corner
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Satu’li Canteen
Epcot: Sunshine Seasons
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Woody’s Lunch Box
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park: The Mini Donut Stand
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: Typhoon Tilly's
Well, now I have a rumbly in my tumbly like my other good Disney friend, Winnie the Pooh. There are so many delicious options around the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts, and I know you are going to have a fantastic time sampling, as Pooh Bear would say, all the "smackerels of something" on your vacation!
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Robyn