Hi, there!
Welcome back to planDisney, Mary. We're delighted to see you again! And, of course, we're so happy to hear you're planning another visit to the
Walt Disney World Resort. Yay!
I'm a big fan of the
Disney Dining Plan because it adds lots of convenience and flexibility to my family's Disney vacations. As a mom of three, I need all the convenience and flexibility I can get! You ask a great question about the Disney Dining Plan. Each of your table-service meals redeemed at brunch, lunch, or dinner will include 1 entrée, 1 dessert, and 1 nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older). It's certainly possible that you could substitute a salad for a dessert when you redeem a table-service meal, but that will be at the discretion of each individual dining location. My best advice is to politely ask your Server about your substitution options. They'll be happy to let you know if substitutions are available! I can tell you that in my experience, I've usually had no trouble making substitutions when redeeming table-service meals, but there were a few times when substitutions simply weren't available. Your mileage will vary!
One of the things I love most about the Disney Dining Plan is that it includes daily snacks to be redeemed! I usually redeem my dining plan snacks at the
Starbucks locations in the theme parks. Did you know that any size beverage qualifies as a dining plan snack at Starbucks? I'll take a Venti, please!
I hope this was helpful, Mary. Please let us know if you have any other questions about your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation! As always, we'd love to help you plan a magical stay.
Ashley