Hi Sandra, and welcome to planDisney!
You have asked a great question, and believe me, it is one that I am sure most are often pondering. The Disney Dining Plan at
Walt Disney World Resort was a fantastic value for what you got, and so many took advantage of it when it was an option (myself and my family included).
Unfortunately, the
Disney Dining Plan is not available, and there is no information as to when it will be offered again. I, for one, am hoping to see it offered again because I am a fan. Please keep an eye out for the
Disney Park Blog, and their social media channels as it will be posted there should any updates become available. In the meantime, to help with my dining budget, I usually research the menus of the restaurants I would like to experience, and based on the current prices noted, I will put that amount onto a gift card and add more restaurants as I gain more funds, that way all of my costs for the meals are located in one place in my purse.
Let us know if we can help you further.
Have a magical meal!
Raquel