I was wandering with the DDP does it start from the day you check in - so we are arriving at 9.00 AM - can I start using my dining plan from then - or will it not work until I check in at 4? And if I check out the next day will it expire at midnight?

Question

Answer 1

Welcome to Disney Parks Moms Panel, Hayley!

You must be so excited for your upcoming trip to Walt Disney World!

I highly recommend completing online check-in prior to departure; this will streamline the process once you arrive at your resort. Once there, head to the check-in area to pick up your welcome packet; this can be at any time on the day of your arrival. While your room may not be ready until 4:00 p.m., you will be able to access everything else that comes with your package, including your Disney Dining Plan.

All entitlements in your Dining Plan are available for use right away, so head to any dining location and enjoy as early as you can! Much like Cinderella's coach, the magic expires at midnight after you check out.

Have so much fun planning your stay, Hayley!

Send more questions as you think of them, too; we love to help!

Andrea H

I was wandering with the DDP does it start from the day you check in - so we are arriving at 9.00 AM - can I start using my dining plan from then - or will it not work until I check in at 4? And if I check out the next day will it expire at midnight?

Meet the Panelist: Andrea, Pennsylvania

Related Links

Thank a Panelist

Share a message of thanks with the knowledgeable panelist who provided a personalized answer to your Disney vacation question.

Thanks for submitting your comment!

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask planDisney

Discover the magic of a Disney Parks family vacation from one of our knowledgeable online panelists.

Thanks for submitting your question!

You'll receive an email if your question is answered.

Please Note

Update Browser

I was wandering with the DDP does it start from the day you check in - so we are arriving at 9.00 AM - can I start using my dining plan from then - or will it not work until I check in at 4? And if I check out the next day will it expire at midnight?”

Meet the Panelist: Andrea, Pennsylvania

Related Links

Thank a Panelist

Share a message of thanks with the knowledgeable panelist who provided a personalized answer to your Disney vacation question.

Thanks for submitting your comment!

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask planDisney

Discover the magic of a Disney Parks family vacation from one of our knowledgeable online panelists.

Thanks for submitting your question!

You'll receive an email if your question is answered.

Update Browser

I was wandering with the DDP does it start from the day you check in - so we are arriving at 9.00 AM - can I start using my dining plan from then - or will it not work until I check in at 4? And if I check out the next day will it expire at midnight?