Hiya, Joseph! Welcome to planDisney!
Oh boy, I'm so excited to hear that you're headed to
Walt Disney World Resort this spring! Can you believe that you'll be walking right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A. in just a few days?! The
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be in full bloom by the time you arrive and you won't want to miss sampling the outdoor kitchens. Also, be on the lookout for the character topiaries - my personal favorite is Kermit!
Joseph, like you, my family loves the
Disney Dining Plan and we can't wait to hear when it will return! However, at the time of this writing, we still don't have word on when the Disney Dining Plan will be coming back. I've been keeping my eye on the
Disney Parks Blog which seems to always announce these exciting reopenings first!
But Hakuna Matata! No worries! Here's my pro tip: if you're looking for that all-inclusive feel that the Disney Dining Plans provide, my best piece of advice would be to bring along some
Disney Gift Cards. You can use these prepaid cards to purchase your meals and snacks - and best of all, if you have money left over, you can use them to buy some special souvenirs! I don't know about you, but my favorite souvenirs to bring home with me are
mugs and
backpacks because they're things I use every day and remind me of all the memories I made at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Knowing that I already have money set aside for these types of things makes my trip feel even MORE magical!
Also, if you haven't already, try to take some time to download and explore the
My Disney Experience app prior to your trip. This app feels a little like holding a magic wand in your hand! You'll be able to view park maps, check wait times for attractions, and you can even
mobile order food. This is the best way to minimize waits and maximize fun!
Joseph, I'm sending you all the faith, trust, and pixie dust that the Disney Dining Plans will arrive soon - even before your trip! But if not, I hope I've given you a few great next steps that you can take. If you have any other questions, please visit us again!
See ya real soon!
Michelle