Hi Katherine, and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
You will be able to add one of the three
Dining Plans to your Disney Hotel reservation for your whole vacation if you want to, and it may be an excellent choice for your family. This Dining Plan can be used on all
Theme Parks and
Disney Resorts, so there will be no need to worry if they are specific to each Theme Park.
If you choose to pay as go and use the Dining Plan on a future trip, you will be able to choose among the many amazing Quick Service options offered at Theme Parks, and that's not a bad idea if you are a light eater. At
Magic Kingdom Park,
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and
Sleepy Hollow are some of our favorites. The first has fantastic Mexican-inspired dishes like the Fajita Platter and the second is my favorite place to have a Fresh Waffle Fruit Sandwich for a special breakfast.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park has two awesome options for Quick Service:
Flame Tree Barbecue and
Satu'li Canteen, where you'll find delicious bowls and the surprising Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse.
The selections at
Epcot are also good, but I also have two favorites:
Tangierine Café and
Katsura Grill. At
Disney's Hollywood Studios, the best Quick Service destination is
Woody's Lunch Box, as their "Totchos" and BBQ Brisket Melt are both excellent.
I hope these tips help you enjoy your Walt Disney World Vacation to the fullest, Katherine. If you want more help or suggestions, please, come back. The Disney Parks Moms Panel will be here waiting for your next questions!
May the magic be with you,
Julie