Can I add the dining plan when I arrive?

[Suzerella]

I am currently booked on the 4 + 3 plan, no dining. We are hoping to add dining when we arrive and offset the cost by paying for it with our $200 gift card. Is this an option, or do I need to add it before I arrive?

Thanks!

[kaytieeldr]

Nope, nope, absolutely not, no way, nohow. You need to add it at least 72 hours in advance, and there are recent rumors that there will be a fee charged to add this feature to your package.

[ADisneyQueen]

Do you mean a fee if you add on dining after the 45 day mark? Or something else?

[safetymom]

Nope, nope, absolutely not, no way, nohow. You need to add it at least 72 hours in advance, and there are recent rumors that there will be a fee charged to add this feature to your package.

I haven't heard the rumors but the other info is correct.

[inaminute]

I checked on the fee because it really bugged me that Disney might do something this stupid. Turns out you won't be charged a fee if you're spending more money. If you downgrade, then yes, a fee will apply.

As for the rest of the information, it is correct. You need to add the dining plan at least 72 hours prior to arriving.

[catne]

ditto on the fee info...it's only for downgrades. We booked our January trip at 42 days, so paid in full at booking. Then I called back and upgraded DDP to DxDDP at about 38 days or so. No fee. Called back a couple days after that & upgraded room - another change. No fee. Both times I asked if the change fee would apply since it was less than 45 days...both time CMs laughed & laughed...and said Disney would never charge a fee for someone who wants to spend more at Disney! To the OP, you could use the $200 gift card to pay for tips & cover the adult beverages not covered on the DDP...