Hello Philippa,
May I begin by wishing you a very warm welcome to planDisney! As the current
UK-based Panelist, it's always extra nice when I have the pixie-dusted opportunity of assisting a fellow British Guest who like me, also likes to visit with Mickey Mouse from across the pond.
Philippa, it makes me so happy to know you already have plans in place for a holiday this
coming summer at Walt Disney World Resort! The sunny months of July and August are such wonderful times of the year to see
Cinderella Castle in all her shimmering and shining glory. The beautiful Florida sunshine really does catch all the gold adornments as Guests gaze upon Cinderella Castle as they walk right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A within the
Magic Kingdom Park.I don't mind admitting that
dining, snacking, and generally eating delicious food are items that are top of my list of things to enjoy whilst I'm on holiday at Walt Disney World Resort. I'm always on the search for interesting foods to try, or new dining locations to eat in such as the
Connections Café and Eatery opening soon at EPCOT as featured in this recent Disney Parks Blog article. The
Connections Café and Eatery menu looks so very tempting, and I can already declare that the Apple Pie Gelato Shake has my name written all over it!
As for the much-awaited return of the
Disney Dining Plan, all I am able to say is that Disney has hinted that it will return at some point in the future... but we just don't know when! My best advice is for you to keep a keen Ear on the
Disney Parks Blog for any Disney-related news including any upcoming announcements concerning the Disney Dining Plans.
Philippa, I hope that I've been able to provide a little zip-a-dee-doo-dah insight for you today! If you should have any additional questions concerning your upcoming summer holiday to the most magical place on earth, then please do pop back to
me here at planDisney.Have a great Disney day ~
Jane