Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! Lori, it's great to see you back at planDisney, where you are as welcome as can be.
It looks like you are headed to the Most Magical Place on Earth just in time to start celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Hot dog!
I am so glad that dining plans have returned to
Walt Disney World Resort. I love the convenience of budget planning and not even reading the menu's prices when I enjoy the
delicious dining options at Disney. With the
Disney Dining Plan, you get one quick-service meal, one table-service meal and one snack or nonalcoholic beverage per night of your stay. Plus, you will get a resort-refillable mug, which comes in handy for a cool drink after a day in the parks.
As you know, you can use your dining plan credits to enjoy these meals, but gratuities are not included. In my experience, the servers ask if anyone is using the dining plan when they first come to your table. Just let them know you are, and at the end of the meal, whether you make additional purchases or not, they will bring you a bill. You can use a credit card, MagicBand+ or a Disney gift card to add a gratuity. Just write the amount on the bill and hand it to your server with your form of payment.
I hope this information helps, Lori, and gives you one less thing to worry about as you plan your Walt Disney World visit. Wave "Hiya, Pal!" to Mickey for me as you pass through the entrance. It is a sight that brings me so much joy!
See 'Ya Real Soon!
Jana