Does DDP have to be equal to nights booked?

[Disney-Kim]

if we are staying 7 nights...do we have to buy 7 night dining plan?

just curious because basically the 1st night is arriving/sleeping. wonder if you could do 6 night plan with 7 night stay?

 

[plutolovr]

Yes, the dining plan is linked to the number of resort nights. Although you don't have to use any credits the first night. Credits can be used as you wish.

If you have the regular dining plan, I would use 2 TS credits and go to a signature or dinner show.

 

[abc999]

The Dining plan is based on the number of nights. You can however use the credits whenever you want during your trip. You do not have to use 1 CS, 1 TS and 1 snack on the same day. You can use 2 CS, 1 TS, 1 snack on one day or however you see fit.

 

[kevgraub]

if we are staying 7 nights...do we have to buy 7 night dining plan?

just curious because basically the 1st night is arriving/sleeping. wonder if you could do 6 night plan with 7 night stay?

I'm pretty certain you are locked into a 7 night dining plan. However, most people use up the credits by either doing a 2 credit meal, or using them on the day they leave.