Hi Gerry!
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I love using the Disney Dining Plan and I think you'll enjoy the convenience and value it offers across the whole Resort - in all four theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels and at select locations at Disney Springs. Usually Quick-Service locations do not require (nor accept) dining reservations, but there are a few exceptions.
Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park will require reservations for each meal service, including breakfast and lunch, and I recommend you secure this as soon as possible because it is one of the most sought-after reservations It is definitely worth visiting, as Beast's Castle is as magical inside as you would expect it to be. Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park,
Restaurantosaurus and
Pizzafari, are not open for breakfast, and lunch reservations are not required. However, reservations can be made for dinner at
Pizzafari Family-Style Dining, and at
Restaurantosaurus Burgers and Sundaes, which offers gourmet burgers and the chance to build your own dig site sundae at the topping bar. You can also visit Restaurantosaurus for dinner with the
regular menu options, without dining reservations.
Donald's Dino-Bash! is entertainment only, with no reservations required. All dining reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance, online, or by using your My Disney Experience mobile app. Alternatively you can call UK freephone number 0800 028 0778 (daily, from noon to 10.00pm, UK times) to discuss your dining reservations.
Each dining experience mentioned above will require 1 Quick-Service meal credit per person, with the exception of dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant which requires 2 Table-Service credits per person, and please note that Quick-Service credits may not be converted to Table-Service credits.
Please come back and visit us if you have any further questions. We will be happy to help you plan your magical holiday to Walt Disney World.
Sue