Hi there, Sandra!
I can totally relate with you because when my
daughter turned 10, she still wanted to order off of the kids' menu as
well. The
Disney Dining Plan is a fantastic way to prepay for your meals
prior to your trip, and if you plan ahead by making
Advanced Dining Reservations, you'll be able to take
advantage of lots of wonderful dining options available.
You'll
definitely get a better value for your dollar if you pay out-of-pocket
for your daughter's meals at each restaurant instead of using her adult
meal entitlements as long as she orders off of the kids' menu. We have done this in the past with our family and
it's worked out really well. The only thing I want to be sure to mention
is that parties of 6 or more will automatically have the gratuity added
at most restaurants, so you'll just want to be sure to let your server
know ahead of time that you'll be paying for your daughter's meal on a
separate check and will not be using the Dining Plan for her.
You are going to just love the Signature Dining experiences! Some of my family's favorites include Narcoossee's, Le Cellier and The Hollywood Brown Derby!
I sure hope this helps, Sandra! Please don't hesitate to write back in if we can help with any other questions you have!
Wishing you a Pixie Dusted vacation and Bon Appétit!
~Jackie