@jlines Yes and yes.

@Jennifer Locke-Thornhill 3 Broomsticks is included in the updated list.

MickeyMotto If you look at the updated list on Universal’s website 3 Broomsticks is listed.

Heff15 Thanks sooooooo much.  This has been very helpful!

Also, for the most part the cards worked everywhere on the list above with the exception of the Icee stand at Fast Food Blvd (she just didn’t know how to do it).  I would definitely watch what is deducted each time you purchase something.  Each receipt tells you what entitlement(s) was used and how many of each are remaining.  Take a second to look!

Heff15 I just wanted to add the Fast Food Blvd does not participate in the Universal Dining Plan nor in the classic Meal Deal Plan. I think Universal feels they can charge a premium for the food there (at least for now), so you’ll have to pay out-of-pocket.

We spent two 1/2 days (travel days) and 3 full days in the parks.  We also went to Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc.  We pretty much spread everything out over those 5 days.  We used the table service for dinner all 3 times.  We actually used a counter service one evening after returning from water park.  Twice we used snacks for butterbeer.  We never used the cards at Citywalk because the table-service restaurants didn’t interest us and there were no counter service options available.  This was a problem because when we wanted a quick counter service after returning from another park we had to get into UA or IOA before it closed.  We never tried Fast Food Blvd because it was not on the list.  My boys really wanted to eat at Krusty Burger the last day but I never checked it out.

@Lynette Findlay Just for clarification, the plan is actually available only to “vacation package” guests. This means you don’t necessarily need to stay on-site to get the plan, but you do need to back a Universal Orlando vacation package, which could include accommodations at an off-site Partner Hotel (more info: http:bit.ly/oivacpkg). 
Similarly, guests who stay at a Universal on-site hotel but do not purchase a vacation package also don’t have access to the Universal Dining Plan.

Heff15 Thanks again for contacting me, and your complete review is now part of our blog post above.

@AliciaCredits are put in a bank that can be used over more days than just the number of days purchased.
The “character dining” at Universal’s on-site hotels are not included because, as you mentioned, the on-site hotels are not included. But you can use credits for Universal’s Superstar Breakfast at Universal Studios Florida https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/universal/in-park-dining-experiences.

@jlines I asked Heff15 to contact me and he was nice enough to write up a full review of Universal’s Dining Plan for us. I should have it published tomorrow, and I’ll be sure to post the link here when it’s up on the site.

Heff15 I would love some more details!  Did you have to use all 4 credits in one day?

Heff15 Thank you for your honest feedback. I’d actually like to find out a little more. If you have a moment, could you please contact us via our contact page? https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/contact/
Thank you for your time!

InformerFL What are all of these exclusions that you are talking about? Universal’s dining plan is just like Disney’s Plus Dining except restaurants in Disney’s hotels and Downtown Disney are also included.

InformerFL You must be looking at different information than everyone else was sent. Can you provide a link to where Universal has published this stuff you’re saying?

You can only add the dining plan to vacations booked through Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations. They sell packages for both on-site and off-site hotels.

Not really, Disney has many exclusions and will be publishing additional exclusions shortly.

Yes, vacation packages previously purchased through Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations for travel on or after July 1, 2013 are eligible to add the dining plan option at the published price. Just call them and request it.

That is not accurate, Springfield Fast Food Blvd is included as a counter service meal; snack items and beverages are also available for redemption at that location.

Food quality will not be affected. Unlike Disney, very few menu items are excluded.

@Shannon WainwrightI would think Universal will be happy to add it. Give their Vacation Package department a call and 1-877-801-9720 and see what they say 🙂

JamesDaniel I’m thinking the plan was probably devised before Fast Food Blvd was expected to open so soon, so maybe it’ll be added when the program officially debuts next month. We’ll see.