Walt Disney World is FINALLY bring back their famous Dining Plan — Let us rejoice! Guests who book a Disney Resort Hotel package will be eligible to purchase a Dining Plan for stays beginning January 9, 2024. I’m going to share everything you need to know about the NEW Disney Dining Plans!
Bookmark this page for for current Disney Dining information, as well as upcoming FREE Disney Dining plan promotions!
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Starting January 9, 2024, Walt Disney World offers two different dining packages. Here is what is included with each plan.
Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
2 Quick-Service Meals per person (per night of stay)
1 Snack per day
Examples of snacks are: ice cream novelty, popcorn, pretzel, or even one of those giant cinnamon rolls from Gaston’s Tavern! You can even use a snack credit to grab a muffin for breakfast. Want to grab a specialty coffee from Starbucks? You can use a snack credit! My favorite snack at Walt Disney World is their delicious Dole Whip — this is the best use of a snack credit EVER!!
One resort fillable drink mug per person
Cost:
$57.01 per adult, per day and $23.83 per child (ages 3 to 9) per day.
Important Information
- Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.
- Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.
- Plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and for the entire party (ages 3 and up).
Photo Credit: Matt Stroshane
Disney Dining Plan
1 Table-Service Meal per person (per night of stay)
1 Quick-Service Meal per person (per night of stay)
1 Snacks per person/per day
One resort fillable drink mug per person
Cost
$94.28 per adult, per day and $29.69 per child (ages 3 to 9) per day.
Important Information
- Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.
- Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are subject to availability and are highly recommended.
- Two table-service meals will be redeemed from the dining plan for each person dining at a Fine/Signature Dining experience, select Character Dining experience or a Dinner Show.
- Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.
- Plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and for the entire party (ages 3 and up).
Photo Credit : Matt Stroshane
Pro Tip: Don’t forget — meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during your stay! For example, if you wanted to use two snack credits on one day, you could!
Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It?
Well, that depends. Disney used to occasionally offer a FREE dining plan — which was always a welcome treat! However, if you’re paying for the dining plan, it can get costly. You will need to determine what works best for your family, and how much food you typically eat per day. Do you prefer to eat Quick Service food, or do you like sit-down restaurants? When vacationing at Walt Disney World, I personally like to have one table-service meal per day. For me, it’s a way to relax and enjoy conversation with my family. It’s a nice way to recharge.
Regardless of what you choose, you can’t go wrong — you’re at Disney World, after all! For more information on the Disney Dining Plans offered, you can click here. Happy planning!!
Thank you for the tips
Wow this is information i would’nt have known thank you so much for sharing. I plan on taking my kids to Disney really soon
You are so welcome! I hope you have a magical vacation!
Wow, I didnt know there was even a dining lan you needed to worry about. I always thought it was like other cruises where you ate at certain mealtimes. I have never been on a cruise but that what I thought.
This is for Walt Disney World. NOT the Cruise. The cruise includes the cost of your meals. The only meal you would pay for on the Disney Cruise is if you went and did the (totally worth it) Adult only dining at Palo or the other adult only restaurant (can’t remember the name right now). But every thing else is included- food wise
When would they offer the free dining plan for January 2019?
We did a lot of character meals. And our meals would have cost us more than our Dining Plan if we had paid for them out of pocket. And it was nice bot to have to look at the price. Don’t forget to tip.
Yes! It’s so nice knowing everything is already paid for…except for the tip!!