Welcome to planDisney, Anthony!
As an adult who frequently orders from the kids' menu (self-proclaimed chicken tender connoisseur, here), I'm delighted to help your wife maximize her enjoyment of the Disney Dining Plan. Let's talk table service!
I think you'll love having a
dining plan during your visit, Anthony! They add an all-inclusive feel to a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, and not having to worry about budgeting for meals feels a lot like magic! With the Disney Dining Plan, each member of your party will be allocated one quick-service meal and one table-service meal per night of stay. While your wife's dining plan is priced with adult meals in mind, she shouldn't have a problem ordering from the kids' menu if something offered there appeals to her. In my experience, as long as you clearly communicate with Cast Members that you understand you will be redeeming an adult credit for a child's meal, they have no problem making the substitution for you. I've even encountered servers who offered to bring me an adult portion of a kids' menu item or to substitute children's sides with an adult entree. Of course, it's important to remember that policies may vary by restaurant and all substitutions are made at Cast Member discretion, so I encourage you to enquire about specific policies before ordering at each restaurant.
Before you go, Anthony, I wanted to remind you that your dining plan includes a Resort-Refillable Mug for every member of your travel party, so be sure to up yours from
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter's quick-service restaurant,
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. Featuring recently refurbished rooms, Port Orleans - French Quarter is one of my favorite Disney Resort hotels, and I think you'll find its compact size will make refilling your mug a breeze and allow you to maximize its value.
I hope this information helps you plan, and that your upcoming vacation is filled with magical meals for everyone! If you need any additional assistance (including dining recommendations for your wife), don't hesitate to
stop back by planDisney. I'm always happy to help!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie