Hey, Lara! I am so glad you stopped by to chat with us about your question and even more excited that I get to be the one to answer you! I am a fellow marching band mom and will be heading to Walt Disney World Resort in April to watch my own daughter march right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.! This is such a wonderful opportunity for our daughters and I hope yours has a blast with her band. My daughter is mainly excited to finally be able to share her "Happy Place" with so many of her friends that have never been to The Most Magical Place on Earth. It is sure to be a pixie-dusted adventure!
The Dining Cards that the students and chaperones will receive are usually pre-loaded cards with a specific amount of money assigned to them. These can be used at
participating Quick Service dining locations. Honestly, I have been able to use them at every Quick Service location and have not been turned down yet. Note that this does not include any snack locations, such as the Main Street Confectionery. However, I do want to point out that you can use them at Be Our Guest Restaurant for breakfast or lunch only, since it is a Quick Service dining location during those meals.
The Dining Cards work a bit differently than the
Disney Dining Plan. Instead of being able to order an entree and beverage for one dining plan credit, you will be able to order anything at all on the menu and have the cost of it deducted from the card's balance. You will be able to keep up with your balance by checking the bottom of each receipt.
I hope this helps you plan your meals while at Walt Disney World Resort. Thanks again for stopping by and please let us know if you have any other questions as you continue to march right on through with your plans!
Brandy