Hi Amie!
If you take advantage of the free dining promotion being offered (see
special offers for details), then yes, you are correct, since you are staying at Art of Animation (AOA) resort, it will include the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan (DDP).
The
Quick Service (QS) DDP allows you to have two QS meals per person, per night of your stay, plus one snack and one refillable resort mug. The character meals are require a Table Service (TS) credit, therefore you would not be able to use the QS DDP credits towards a character meal.
You have two options, you can upgrade your plan for a small fee and have the regular DDP. This opens up the doors to many more options, including being able to enjoy character meals and signature dining experiences. My family has often stayed at the Value resorts and upgrade our DDP so we could enjoy the wonderful Disney Table Service options. I think that is the best way to go.
You can review the options for the DDP on the
Disney Dining Plan site.
I hope you have a magical vacation!
Magically,
Stacy