Hi Lauren!
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel so that we can help you with your Disney Dining question! I'm a little sad to hear that one of your travel guests will not be able to be a part of your magical vacation. Hopefully you'll be able to discover a special souvenir for them so that you can surprise them with a touch of magic at home.
In general, you'll have no worries for your
dining reservations. If most of your dining party is still intact, you will not be charged for a single person not being present. The only reservations I would recommend updating are those that are pre-paid. These would include special dining events like
Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, the
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue or the
Fireworks Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing. If you have reservations for these types of events,, I would recommend calling Disney Dining at 0800 16 90 748 (UK) or (407) WDW-DINE to adjust your reservation.
While you are waiting for your wonderful vacation time to arrive, I would recommend checking out the
Disney Parks Blog. They often post the latest news and announcements about
Walt Disney World Dining. My favorite posts are often the
Foodie Guides. I drool over every new one!
Have a great time planning your vacation! Don't hesitate to let us know if we can help with any additional details!
Kathie