dining plan over Thanksgiving worth it?

[WendyLovesPeter]

Just looking for input knowing it will be crowded. We'll be there 4 days over TG. We aren't typically a table service type family - may be a character meal but aren't they buffet style anyway? Or do buffets count as table service - I need to do more research.
Everyone I've talked to that has done the meal plan says they wouldn't have eaten that way if not for the meal plan. So..... is it really worth it if I will be getting things I wouldn't have typically bought anyway? Hope you understand what I am saying. I wouldn't normally buy an appetizer or dessert especially, so how am I saving if I'm getting these things. My out of pocket bill would not reflect an appetizer or dessert anyway.

I'm so confused. I want the easiest, most economical way - family of 6. I'm not gonna scrimp on food, but I don't want to put money into a plan that I wouldn't buy anyway. Plus are there enough dining plan restaurants to accomodate during a peak period likes TG? No, I am not looking for a turkey meal - not a priority - I just want to be able to get around the parks time efficiently & be able to eat as we like. Sorry to go on a tangent