Hi Michael!
Welcome to planDisney.
I'm always very happy to answer questions about Disney dining, as it is one of my favourite things to do! We are very excited to see the return of the Disney dining plans this year - I love the way they enable us to budget for our food in advance, giving us one less thing to think about.
I understand that you can add a
Disney dining plan to your reservation up to 48 hours in advance of your arrival date. A dining plan can only be added to a holiday package (including a stay at a Disney resort hotel and park tickets). Please have your confirmation number ready when you call ~ (407) 939-1936. The same dining plan must be purchased for every guest on the same reservation and for each night of stay. You can also visit "My Plans" on your My Disney Experience app to change your reservation and upgrade to a Disney Resort Hotel Package that includes a dining plan.
You have a lot of flexibility when using whichever Disney dining plan you choose. You can use it in any way you please from the day of check-in to midnight on the day you leave (subject to meals and snacks remaining on your balance).
Also included in the price of each Disney Dining Plan is a Resort Refillable Mug. This can be used for unlimited refills of a selection of fountain drinks, including sugar-free versions, and hot drinks such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, at the beverage stations found at the Quick-Service locations at all Disney Resort hotels for the length of your dining plan. It's also worth noting that you will find a sink next to all the beverage stations to rinse your mug before your next refill.
If you have any further questions about the Disney dining plans or any other planning questions, please visit us again, and you can
send me a direct question if you wish. We will be happy to help you plan your magical vacation at Walt Disney World!
Sue