Hi Jen!
Thanks for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your question.
I'm happy to hear you're gathering information about the
Disney Dining Plan for an upcoming Walt Disney World Resort vacation. My family really enjoys purchasing the dining plan. It makes for a truly seamless vacation, as our meals are already taken care of before we even arrive. My husband loves not having to reach for his wallet after every meal, because with a tap of our MagicBands we can use our dining entitlements at over 100 locations throughout Walt Disney World's theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs. It's so convenient and easy!
On the Deluxe Dining Plan, each guest in your party over the age of 3 will receive 3 Meals and 2 Snacks per night of your package stay. Each guest (also age 3 and over) will also receive a refillable drink mug that you can fill at the self-service beverage stations at your resort hotel.
Snack credits can be used for items such as: frozen ice cream treats, a popcorn scoop, 12 oz. coffee, hot chocolate or tea, prepackaged milk or juice, piece of whole fruit, small bagged snacks, 20 oz. bottled soda or water, 20 oz. fountain drinks, and several other items. These items can be found on numerous snack carts, in gift shops, and at Quick Service locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
I hope this is helpful in your planning. Have a magical day! - Diane W.