Mom And Daughter; Animal Kingdom
  • On Nov 21, 2011
    Jody from VT Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi all, I am planning a vacation to WDW Feb 2011, traveling with my husband and 13 year old stepdaughter. They both like food, are the pre-purchased dinner plans worth it?

    Hi Jody,

    Congratulations on your upcoming vacation to Walt Disney World!

    The value of the Disney Dining Plan will depend on your family's individual dining choices. If you plan on eating a lot of table-service meals (including character dining), the Disney Dining Plan becomes more cost-effective.

    While many items throughout the resort are available using the Disney Dining Plan, there will be some limitations which your family may find restrictive or not a problem at all. For example, a meal at Bistro de Paris in Epcot is not included on the Disney Dining Plan.

    I would look at the list of restaurants and their respective menus. You can find a link to some menus via the restaurant dining pages. See here for Captain's Grille.  Tally up the cost of the Disney Dining Plan versus the expense if you were paying out of pocket. You'll get the most for your money if you dine at dinner with the Plan but you can save money out of pocket if  having a late breakfast and calling it brunch!

    We are a family of three and usually the Disney Dining Plan does not work for us. But, we are also picky eaters so those gourmet cuisine meals are not top on our list of dining reservations.

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Meet the Panelist: Kimberly, Tennessee

I am a stay-at-home mom with a 12 year old son. I thrive on planning vacations, especially to WDW. Inspiring families to vacation at Disney with a memorable itinerary and budget-saving tips is extremely rewarding for me. Learn More About Kimberly

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