Hi there, Cheryl! Welcome to planDisney! Thank you so much for asking this great question. I am so excited about the return of dining plans at
Walt Disney World Resort!
When my family is enjoying a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, we love using a
dining plan so that we can plan ahead and savor our dining experiences even more. Since we all stay in the same
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel room, we are all able to pay with one check whether we are placing a
Mobile Food & Beverage Order at a Quick-Service Restaurant, or finishing up a family-style meal at a Table-Service Restaurant like '
Ohana.
When you are ready to pay for your meal, you'll either designate which meals should be used from your dining plan in your mobile order, or let your server know which members of your party will be using the dining plan. If the members of your party are under one reservation, you'll be able to pay with one check. If you're dining at a Table-Service Restaurant with a party of six or more, please expect an automatic 18% gratuity added to your bill. If there is a mix of some who are using a dining plan, and some who are not, you'll just designate those items or let your server know to bill those meals accordingly. Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members are always super helpful, and your server should be able to split your bill if that's what you prefer.
Cheryl, I hope I've answered your question in a helpful way. With the recent return of dining plans, we're learning new tips every day! Did you know that, if you're placing a Mobile Order in the
My Disney Experience App, you'll be prompted to add items that are included with your Quick-Service meal? For example, if you choose an entree, but forget to add a beverage, the app will ask you before checkout if you'd like to add one to complete your meal! Since I'm usually placing an order for at least five people, this feature will be incredibly helpful for me!
Please stop back by planDisney with any other questions you have as you prepare for your vacation to the Most Magical Place On Earth! We're here and happy to help!
Bon appetit!
Jennifer