Hiya Vicki! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question!
I'm excited to hear that your visit to the
Walt Disney World Resort is right around the corner! Before you know it, you'll be taking part in all of the magical and fun experiences that await!
Unfortunately, the
Disney Dining Plan will not be available during your stay next month. While it is making a return in the new year, this will not benefit you for your upcoming trip. If you happen to be planning a vacation after January 9th, 2024, you can add the Disney Dining Plan to your booking when using the Build Your Vacation toolbar on the Walt Disney World website. You'll have two options to choose from currently, one that includes quick service meals and another that includes table service dining.
While the Disney Dining Plan is not an option at this time, there are still ways to account for your meals and the cost ahead of your visit. A tactic that I use is to take a look at all of the menus of the restaurants you plan to eat at. This will provide you with the approximate cost of each meal. Then, purchase
Disney Gift Cards for the amount you expect to spend during your stay. You can use these gift cards as payment at most Disney dining locations. This will effectively allow you to have the cost of your food paid for before arriving onsite for your vacation.
One dining location that my family visits each trip is
Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The Macadamia Nut Pancakes, which can be found on the breakfast menu, is one of my all-time favorite dishes at Walt Disney World. It's covered with delicious macadamia nut butter and warm syrup.
Vicki, I hope you have an amazing time during your stay!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney with any last-minute questions that you can think of!
See ya real soon!
Greg