Hi Darrin,
It sounds like you have a very special Walt Disney World Resort vacation coming up with extended family. I am sure you will all have a terrific time bonding together and making precious family memories at the place where
The Magic is Endless!
The
Disney Dining Plan is a great way to pre-budget all of your meals during your trip and ensure that you get a chance to try many of the great Disney table restaurants not only in the four Theme Parks, but also at the Disney Resort hotels. If you are looking for some recommendations, be sure to check out the
Moms Panel Restaurant Advice Thread where you will get some great advice from many of my friends on the Panel.
Unfortunately, Darrin, there is no way to separate Disney Dining Plan credits when staying with other guests on a single Disney Resort hotel reservation. Instead, all Disney Dining Plan credits for all guests on the reservation will be included together and accessible from each guest's MagicBand. Therefore each member of your party will want to ensure that they keep track of their individual credits throughout your stay. To help keep track, a summary of all remaining credits for everyone in your party will be included on each dining receipt.
Don't forget to make your
Disney dining reservations starting 180 days prior to your Disney Resort hotel check-in date for the entire duration of your stay, up to 10 consecutive days.
Bon Appétit!
Trish