Welcome to the wonderful world of the Disney Parks Moms Panel, John!
My family loves using the
Disney Dining Plan when we go on vacation. There's something to be said for having all of our dining taken care of in advance, but we really love the flexibility the Dining Plan gives us to enjoy all of our old favorite meals and snacks while also letting us try new things and find some new favorites too. That means we can get our fill of Mickey Pretzels, but also grab a Pongu Lumpia or a Night Blossom from
Pongu Pongu at
Disney's Animal Kingdom!
I think one of the best ways to get some extra value from your Dining Plan is to redeem a Table-Service credit for a great
Character Dining experience. For your upcoming reservation, you can certainly use a credit for Minnie's Seasonal Dining because
Hollywood & Vine is included in the Disney Dining Plan! When you redeem your credit, you'll be invited to enjoy a full buffet, plus a meet and greet with Minnie Mouse and her friends all dressed up in seasonal outfits. During your vacation, Minnie will be hosting a beach-inspired party, so make sure to bring your sunscreen and your flip-flops!
The
Fantasmic! Dining Package, which includes a meal at Hollywood & Vine and priority seating for
Fantasmic!, one of the nighttime shows at
Disney's Hollywood Studios, is also included on the Disney Dining Plan for one Table-Service credit, so you could also consider modifying your reservation if your family is interested in seeing Fantasmic! that evening from some great reserved VIP seats.
Have a magical day, John!
Jessica