Disney Dining Plans Are BACK! Here's Everything You Need To Know

If you haven't heard yet, Dining Plans are coming BACK to the Walt Disney World® Resort! These dining plans will be available for vacation packages only, for arrivals beginning January 9, 2024. If you would like a quote on a vacation package, click HERE. You can begin booking your vacation packages for the Walt Disney World® Resort on May 31, 2023!

There are two options available for the dining plan, and here is everything you need to know!

Disney Dining Plan

Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following during their package stay:

• 1 Quick-Service Meal Per Night of Stay*

• 1 Table-Service Meal Per Night of Stay*

• 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay*

• 1 Resort-Refillable Mug**

For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Dining Plan, each Guest (ages 3 and up) in your party would receive 4 Table-Service meals, 4 Quick-Service meals and 4 snacks or nonalcoholic beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay.

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 highly recommended and are subject to availability.

• 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).

• Meals are nontransferable between party members and expire at midnight on day of checkout.

The specific number of meals and snacks each person will receive is determined by the number of nights included in your vacation package. You can redeem meals and snacks any day during your stay, until the number associated with your package have been depleted. All unused meals and snacks and the ability to use your refillable mug expire at midnight on your package reservation checkout date.

Resort-refillable mugs are eligible for refills from self-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.

What IS Included

Quick-Service Meal Meals redeemed at breakfast, lunch or dinner will include:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

Table-Service Meal Meals redeemed at breakfast will include:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

-OR-

• 1 Full Buffet (prix-fixe) or Family-Style Meal (prix-fixe)

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

Meals redeemed at brunch, lunch or dinner will include:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Dessert

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

-OR-

• 1 Full Buffet (If Available) or Family-Style Meal

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

Alcoholic Beverages

Guests 21 and older may choose either one nonalcoholic beverage or one-single serving mixed cocktail, beer or wine (where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:

• Beer or Cider

• Wine or Sangria

• Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails

Nonalcoholic Beverages Guests 10 years of age and older can choose one nonalcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving nonalcoholic beverage includes items such as:

• Milkshakes

• Fresh Smoothies

• Premium Hot Chocolate

• Soda, Coffee or Tea

Snacks At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:

• Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar

• 2 scoops of hand-scooped ice cream

• Popcorn scoop (single-serving box)

• Piece of whole fruit

• Single-serve bag of snacks

• 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola® products, including Dasani® water

• 20-ounce fountain soft drink

• Single-serve coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, milk or juice

• Cup of soup

• Add on toppings or sauces (e.g. side of cheese dipping sauce)

What’s Not Included

• Items that are more than a single serving (such as a box of doughnuts or a jar of peanut butter)

• Items (such as popcorn or drinks) that are served in a souvenir container

• Items considered to be merchandise (such as bottle toppers, glow cubes and bottle straps)

• Special dining events offered at certain Table-Service locations

Other Magical Dining Experiences to Redeem Table-Service

Table-Service:

Character Dining Dine with some of your favorite Disney Characters at select locations! Be sure to have your camera ready for this magical experience during your Table-Service meal. Character dining still counts as ONE (1) Table-Service credit except for the following locations, which will redeem TWO (2) Table-Service credits.

• Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table

• Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (at lunch and dinner only)

• Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

• Be Our Guest Restaurant (at dinner only)

Merchandise and/or photo products that may be offered for sale at character dining experiences are not included. Gratuities are not included unless otherwise specified.

Fine/Signature Dining Restaurants Experience an elegant Table-Service option with a wide selection of cuisines ranging from traditional African, Indian and Mediterranean to premium steaks and fresh seafood.

Each meal from a Fine/Signature Dining restaurant on the Disney Dining Plan includes:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

• 1 Dessert

Two Table-Service meals will be redeemed from the dining plan for each person dining at a Fine/Signature Dining experience.

Signature Dining restaurants offer fine dining with a uniquely magical oomph. Guests are expected to dress accordingly in attire that respects the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic. Clothing should be clean, neat and in good condition.

Dinner Shows Enjoy family-style dining with live entertainment at a themed dinner show.

Two Table-Service meals will be redeemed from the dining plan for each person dining at a dinner show experience.

Quick Service

Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following during their package stay:

• 2 Quick-Service Meals Per Night of Stay*

• 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay*

• 1 Resort-Refillable Mug**

For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, each Guest (ages 3 and up) in your party will receive 8 Quick-Service meals and 4 Snacks or Nonalcoholic Beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay.

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).

• Meals are nontransferable between party members and expire at midnight on day of checkout.

The specific number of meals and snacks each person will receive is determined by the number of nights included in your vacation package. You can redeem meals and snacks any day during your stay, until the number associated with your package have been depleted. All unused meals and snacks and the ability to use your refillable mug expire at midnight on your package reservation checkout date.

Resort-refillable mugs are eligible for refills from self-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.

Private In-Room Dining When staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, indulge in the comfort and convenience of dining in your room.

Each private in-room dining meal on the Disney Dining Plan includes:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Dessert (lunch and dinner)

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

For private in-room dining, 2 Table-Service meals will be redeemed from the dining plan for each person dining.

Pizza Pickup Stop by select Quick-Service locations to pick up a pizza meal, which includes:

• 1 Large Pizza

• 2 Single-serving Nonalcoholic Beverages (or Alcoholic Beverages, for Guests 21 and older)

Two Quick-Service meals will be redeemed for each Pizza Pickup meal. Pizza Pickup meals are valid at:

• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

• Disney’s Pop Century Resort

• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.

What IS Included

Quick-Service Meal Meals redeemed at breakfast, lunch or dinner will include:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

Alcoholic Beverages Guests 21 and older may choose either one nonalcoholic beverage or one-single serving mixed cocktail, beer or wine (where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:

• Beer or Cider

• Wine or Sangria

• Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails

Nonalcoholic Beverages Guests 10 years of age and older can choose one nonalcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving nonalcoholic beverage includes items such as:

• Milkshakes

• Fresh Smoothies

• Premium Hot Chocolate

• Soda, Coffee or Tea

Snacks At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:

• Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar

• 2 scoops of hand-scooped ice cream

• Popcorn scoop (single-serving box)

• Piece of whole fruit

• Single-serve bag of snacks

• 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola® products, including Dasani® water

• 20-ounce fountain soft drink

• Single-serve coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, milk or juice

• Cup of soup

• Add on toppings or sauces (e.g. side of cheese dipping sauce)

What’s Not Included

• Items that are more than a single serving (such as a box of doughnuts or a jar of peanut butter)

• Items (such as popcorn or drinks) that are served in a souvenir container

• Items considered to be merchandise (such as bottle toppers, glow cubes and bottle straps)

• Special dining events offered at certain Table-Service locations

These dining plans are an amazing way to maximize your magical vacation at the Walt Disney World® Resort, as they can be added to your package, which can be paid off via payments (no set schedule or credit check necessary) as long as your vacation is more than 30 days away! This means you can experience MORE, without the worry of burning through your budget or credit card while on vacation.

Tell me, are YOU excited for the return of the Disney Dining Plans? Because I sure am! Let's book those 2024 vacations TODAY so you can get a head start on paying towards your next vacation up to 18 months in advance! Only a $200 deposit per reservation is required!

Wanting to visit the Walt Disney World® Resort in 2023? There's still availability, so contact me today so we can plan that trip to Spooky Disney like you've always wanted, or visit during the Most Magical Time of year - during the Holidays! Not interested in either? The Disney100 Celebration is taking place as well! There's always something to celebrate at the Walt Disney World® Resort.