Hi Janice,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! A family vacation at Disney's BoardWalk Villas sounds perfectly lovely to me. There's something so magical about strolling Disney's BoardWalk at night, with an ice cream cone from Ample Hills Creamery or a tasty beverage, and the lights twinkling on the water.
For 2019's Disney Dining Plans (including the
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan), only Guests registered in the room connected to the dining plan are able to use the meal entitlements. This means that your family members who are staying in the other room could not treat you or your husband to a meal using their dining plan entitlements. You're still welcome to dine together – just be sure to let your server know who in the party is on the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan and who is paying out of pocket so he or she is able to split the check easily.
One of my favorite new dining enhancements is
Mobile Ordering, which is available at select Quick-Service locations. In your My Disney Experience app, you'll be able to select your restaurant and menu items, pre-pay with a credit card, debit card, or Disney Dining Plan – and from there, it's as easy as Bibbity Bobbity Boo to pick up your order! Such a great new convenience, and one I hope your family will enjoy on your visit!
Enjoy every minute of your family's visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth, Janice. Now, more than ever, it's a wonderful time to visit, with so many new experiences, tasty treats, and
exciting news popping up around the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, and I hope you'll come back and see us if we can help with your planning and Disney dreaming.
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Robyn