Hi Jessica,
My family also visit Walt Disney World for two weeks at a time from the UK and we are big fans of the
Disney Dining Plan.
We honestly feel that it is a really convenient option which in effect allows you to pre-pay for your meals. This means that you won't need to take as much spending money on holiday with you and at the same time allows you to experience some of the fantastic restaurants on offer at Walt Disney World.
If you will eating on-site for the majority of your stay, it will most definitely be cheaper to add the Disney Dining Plan rather than pay for your meals on your arrival. With the Disney Dining Plan, you can save up to 40% off the cost of meals purchases individually.
Before booking your holiday, I would suggest that you take a look at the current
Disney Deals for UK Guests. FREE Dining is currently being offered for select arrivals between 1 March - 26 March and 13 April - 1 December 2012 inclusive but please be aware that bookings must be made by 7 March 2012.
To help you with your planning further, I would recommend that you visit the
My Holiday Planner website where you can watch a number of videos including my top tips which are aimed specifically at helping UK Guests plan their trips to Walt Disney World.
You will also be able to order a copy of the Little Big Book of Magic guidebook which contains pull out maps and insider tips to help you get the most from your trip as well as a Walt Disney Travel Company brochure and some other planning tools.
Wishing you a magical holiday filled with memories which will last a lifetime!