Hi, there!
Welcome to planDisney, Sara. We're so glad you stopped by! It sounds like you're planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. How exciting! It's the very best kind, you ask me.
I love the convenience and flexibility a
dining plan adds to my family's Disney vacations. As a mom of three, I need all the convenience and flexibility I can get! You ask great questions about
dining plan snacks. To answer your first question, any item on a menu that is eligible as a dining plan snack will be marked with a purple and white dining plan icon. You can't miss it! To answer your second question, many items at snack stands
do qualify as a dining plan snack, but not necessarily
all items, especially those in a souvenir container. You'll see that dining plan icon next to anything on the snack menu that qualifies as a dining plan snack, so keep your eyes peeled.
My favorite place to redeem my dining plan snacks is at the
Starbucks locations in the theme parks. This Disney mom runs on equal parts caffeine and pixie dust! I usually only order a Grande-sized beverage at Starbucks at home, but all beverage sizes qualify as a dining plan snack at Walt Disney World Starbucks locations, so you can bet I order Venti-sized drinks there!
I hope this was helpful, Sara. Please let us know if you have any other questions about your Walt Disney World Resort vacation! We'd love to help you plan a magical stay.
Ashley