Hi, Rhonda! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
Thank you so much for bringing us your appetizing question - as a big fan of the
Disney Dining Plan, I am here to offer a platter full of tips.
The number of Dining Plan credits you will have is based on the number of nights you are staying at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel. So if your reservation is for four nights, you will have access to your Dining Plan beginning at check-in on Sunday, and all credits must be used by 11:59pm on your departure day (Thursday). The best part is you can allocate your credits within that timeframe as you wish! You have the magic to be able to use extra dining credits one day, and then use no credits the next day; you can use your Dining Plan to meet the needs of your vacation plans.
I would love to know which of the tasty Disney Dining Plans you will be vacationing with, Rhonda. With several to choose from, there is one to meet the needs, and budget, of every family. Knowing which plan you have will also be helpful in suggesting any dining recommendations I think you may enjoy.
I hope this helps, Rhonda! Please let me know if you have any additional questions. I love to talk Disney Dining!
Bon Appetit!
Faith