Walt Disney World is well-known for its famous Dining Plan — and when their FREE Dining promotion comes along, it’s even better! I’m going to share everything you need to know about the Disney Dining Plan, INCLUDING the newly released FREE DINING promo!!
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Walt Disney World offers three different dining packages — all offering something just a little different. Here is what is included with each plan.
Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
2 Quick-Service Meals per person
Each quick-service meal includes:
1 entrée or 1 complete combo meal
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage
Children ages 3-9 must order from the Children’s Menu (if one is available).
2 Snacks
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!!
Extras Included:
- One resort refillable drink mug per person.
- Receive 4 vouchers per package, each valid for one (1) round of miniature golf prior to 4:00 PM on one (1) day for one (1) guest at either Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course.
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Receive 4 vouchers per package, each valid for one (1) general admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on one (1) day for one (1) Guest.
- Receive 10% off at Splitsville Luxury Lanes.
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Disney Dining Plan
1 Table-Service Meal
Each (adult or child) table-service meal includes:
1 entrée
1 dessert (lunch and dinner only)
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage, or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older.
Or 1 full buffet
1 Quick-Service Meal
Each quick-service meal includes:
1 entrée or 1 complete combo meal
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage
2 Snacks per person/per day
*The same extras are included that are in the Quick Service Dining Plan.
*Gratuities are NOT included.
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Disney Deluxe Dining Plan
With your Deluxe Disney Dining Plan, for each night of your package, each Guest in your party (ages 3 and up) receives:
3 Meals
Choose from select Walt Disney World Resort table-service or quick-service restaurants for all 3 of your meals.
Each adult or child table-service meal includes:
1 appetizer (lunch and dinner only), 1 entrée and 1 dessert (lunch and dinner only)
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage, or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older.
Or 1 full buffet
Each quick-service meal includes:
1 entrée or 1 complete combo meal
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage
2 Snacks per person/per day
*The same extras included as above.
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Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It?
Well, that depends. If it’s FREE, then absolutely! 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. Although I do have two little boys, they are accustomed to table service meals, and enjoy them just as much. I know other families with young children that wouldn’t dare step foot in a sit-down restaurant. It’s all what is best for you and your family.
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!!
Have you used the Disney Dining Plan? What are your opinions?
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!!