Hi Dave,
Welcome to planDisney and thank you for stopping by with your question! Currently
Disney Dining Plans are paused as part of the
Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort. I recommend keeping an eye on
Disney Parks Blog for the latest updates, including when Disney Dining Plans will be available again.
One of my favorite things about Disney Dining Plan is that I can prepay for my food and then sit back and enjoy my vacation. In the meantime, if sticking to a certain budget is your priority, one idea is to purchase a
Disney Gift Card in the amount you wish to allot for your dining. Even
Mobile Food & Beverage Ordering recently added Disney Gift Cards as a valid form of payment so dining has never been easier! If you haven't tried this service yet, you will be amazed at how easy it is to order food. My kids love to call it their "Food FastPass+"!
Please let us know if we can answer any further vacation planning questions, it's what we love to do!
Brenda