{"id":58199,"date":"2017-11-14T12:00:41","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T17:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=58199"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:19:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:19:58","slug":"steps-planning-disney-vacation-step-5-dining-disney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/steps-planning-disney-vacation-step-5-dining-disney\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Planning A Disney Vacation: Step 5 Dining In Disney"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is overwhelming. \u00a0We have been working through steps to planning a Disney vacation. \u00a0Starting with looking at your goal for your trip<\/a> before moving into choosing the right package<\/a>, the right resort<\/a> and then how to determine which park to go to each day<\/a>. \u00a0Today, we are looking at how to decide where to eat when visiting Walt Disney World. \u00a0From dining plans to reservations we will walk through how to feed your family while there enjoying yourself.<\/p>\n

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Your Eating Style<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Quick Service<\/h5>\n

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Love desserts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Think about what type of eating your family is used to at home. \u00a0Do you head out a lot? \u00a0Grab food on the go? \u00a0Stay at home? \u00a0Disney offers two types of dining while in and around the parks. \u00a0The first is quick-service meals.<\/p>\n

Quick-service meals are those dining locations that offer a walk-up and order system. \u00a0Quick-service locations are faster and offer a variety of food even though the service is typically fast.<\/p>\n

The good news is that you don\u2019t have to eat a burger, hot dogs and fries everyday. \u00a0Each park and resort offer a variety of quick-service locations that will allow you to mix up your eating on the go. \u00a0Quick-service meals are good for those that don\u2019t want to schedule a specific time to eat but instead eat whenever and wherever they are at the moment.<\/p>\n

Table Service<\/h5>\n

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Sit-down and relax<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The second type of dining is table-service meals. \u00a0Table-service meals are sit-down restaurants where you can experience buffets, pre-plated meals or order off the menu. \u00a0Table service meals can be found throughout the parks and Disney resorts.<\/p>\n

These meals offer time to slow down during your vacation and a way to enjoy some great meals, amazing atmospheres and some delicious desserts. \u00a0Table service meals within themselves offer a variety of different experiences. \u00a0Character meals, buffets, as well as high-class fancy meals are all options. \u00a0Check out menus<\/a> to help you determine if these are the best for you picky eaters.<\/p>\n

When trying to determine what type of eating style your family would prefer while on vacation, think about their normal style as well as your goal for the trip. \u00a0If you are on the go type of people, then quick service meals would be better for you. \u00a0On the other hand, if you like to have time to sit down and relax think about scheduling some table service meals.<\/p>\n\n

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Dining Plans<\/a><\/h2>\n

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One of the big decisions you need to take into consideration is if you want to purchase a Dining Plan. \u00a0Disney allows Guests staying on property to purchase a dining package. \u00a0This is a way to give your vacation more of an all inclusive feel as you can purchase your food ahead of time. \u00a0Currently Walt Disney World offers three different dining plans. \u00a0Let\u2019s walk through them to see what they offer.<\/p>\n

Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Ice Cream Desserts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is the most basic Dining Plan offered to guests. \u00a0This plan is great for those that are on the go and like more of a flexible plan when visiting.\u00a0 The Quick Service Plan allows you to dine at quick-service locations throughout the Walt Disney World property. \u00a0Two quick-service and two snacks are given to each person for each evening of stay at a Disney resort. \u00a0Quick-service meals include one entr\u00e9e and one drink. \u00a0If your family likes to eat at the on the go this is the plan that would be the best for you.<\/p>\n

Disney Dining Plan<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Great Table-Service Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With plenty of table service restaurants to choose from, this plan allows you both on-the-go meals and snacks as well as reservations at table-service restaurants. \u00a0The Disney Dining Plan offers you 1 quick-service meal, 1 table-service meal and 2 snacks per guest per night of stay at a Disney resort. \u00a0Again quick-service meals get one entr\u00e9e and a drink. \u00a0Table-service meals get 1 entr\u00e9e, one drink and a dessert.<\/p>\n

For the 2018 vacation packages, Guests on the Disney Dining Plan will also have choice in their beverage as they can choose from non-alcoholic specialty beverages, or a beer, wine or cocktails.<\/p>\n

The Disney Dining Plan is a great option for those that want a little variety in their meal plan allowing them some relaxing sit-down meals as well as meals on the go. \u00a0If you want to hit some character dining<\/a>, this plan is a great option money wise. \u00a0Make sure to run the numbers to see if it makes sense for your family. \u00a0Also remember that dining reservations can be made 180 days ahead of time for those staying on property.<\/p>\n

Disney Deluxe Dining Plan<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Cinderella’s Royal Table<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This elite dining plan allows you to experience the best of Disney dining. \u00a0This plan allows you 3 meals and 2 snacks per person per night of stay at a Disney resort.\u00a0 The best thing about this plan is if you wanted to eat all three of your meals at a table service dining location that day, you could!<\/p>\n

With the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan, Guests are able to easily experience the most fine dining offered at Disney (i.e. two table service credit meals) as well as catch some easy meals throughout the parks as you are on the go.<\/p>\n

Like with the Disney Dining Plan, each meal offers a entr\u00e9e and drink. \u00a0Depending on where you are eating, you can also get appetizers and desserts with your meal. \u00a0If your family loves food and loves the dining experience this is the plan for you.<\/p>\n

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Be Our Guest Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Check-out the different plans to determine which plan would be the best for your family. \u00a0If your kids are not used to sitting down at restaurants, don\u2019t force that at Disney where they will probably be tired and run-down. \u00a0Take into consideration what would work the best for your family and go from there.<\/p>\n

Reservations<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Disney provides Advance Dining Reservation for their table-service meals. \u00a0Reservations can be made 180 days prior to arrival. \u00a0Reservations are highly recommended as restaurants fill up fast.<\/p>\n

When determining where and when to make reservations, take into consideration which park you are going to be in that day. \u00a0Then think about \u00a0if there are specific meals you would like to enjoy at the park. \u00a0Although it is possible to hop between parks (if your tickets allow) or even to a resort, this does take extra time. \u00a0Trying to align your reservations with your park days can help save you travel time.<\/p>\n

It can be hard to figure out what you want to eat 180 days ahead of time, but when it comes to Disney you will want to absolutely make sure you do so. \u00a0Those high demand restaurants such as Cinderella\u2019s Royal Table, Be Our Guest, ‘Ohana, and Chef Mickey\u2019s fill up quickly, so you will want to make sure hop on at 180 days and get those reservations made.<\/p>\n

When thinking about dining at Walt Disney World, your options are endless. \u00a0It can be extremely overwhelming trying to determine where and when to eat. \u00a0Take into consideration what your normal is, if you want to participate in the dining plan offered, and then check out those menus on The Mouse For Less page<\/a>. \u00a0Once you have it narrowed down, make those reservations early.<\/p>\n

What are your tips for planing your dining for Walt Disney World? Share them in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n

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