10 yr old with diet/medical needs

[gamomof2]

I have a 10 yr old who has a GI disease that limits her intake of food. Today I heard that the Dining Plan is coming to DVC. Being 10 she would need an adult plan but there is no way she will ever be able to eat adult portions or the variety/flavor of adult food. Would a letter from her GI doctor or pediatrician allow us to purchase a childs plan for her? We buy her adult AP's and event tickets but food will always be an issue for her. Using our DDE the restaurants have let her order off the child menu but we've never been asked her age either. She still looks 9 but I could see this being a problem when she's 12 or 13 or older.

Any thoughts?

 

[Chuck S]

I don't think you'll be allowed to purchase the child plan for your daughter. If the plan remains unchanged for next year, you could pay out-of pocket for her meals and then use her credits for additonal TS meals for you & your husband. You could eat a TS breakfast AND dinner every other day by paying cash for her meals

 

[Merriwind]

Really?! This could be great. Please give any info you have---when, how, etc? Where did you hear this? Thanks!

PS - No idea about your DD. I know that some people have been charged kids' prices at buffets with a DR note after gastric bypass. It can't hurt to ask. Otherwise, you can use her credits for signature dinners, etc. and get her an appetizer or maybe a kid's meal out of pocket. Best of luck.

 

[gamomof2]

DVC news was on the DVC planning board. Out of pocket sounds fine but the DVC info says you have to purchase a meal plan for everyone in the room each day. I need to call MS to get all the info personally.

Maybe I can ask them. thanks for the thoughts.