Why Should you get the Disney Dining Plan at Disney World?

Exceptional dining is at the heart of the Walt Disney World experience, whether you’re snacking on park classics or sharing a table with your favorite characters. Disney Dining Plans offer the ultimate convenience to enjoy it all. Now, planning your dream culinary itinerary is getting even better: introducing the Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan, launching for 2027 vacations to give you unprecedented customization.

Why Should You Get a Dining Plan?

A Disney Dining Plan makes vacation planning simpler, allowing guests to focus entirely on the culinary fun along the way. Designed for ultimate convenience and flexibility, these plans let travelers prepay for meals and snacks so they can indulge in their favorite foods without ever checking a menu price.

A Hot Honey Chicken Waffle? They can consider it ordered. A Rapunzel Sundae? Say no more. Both of these delicious treats and so much more are included in a dining plan.

For those intrigued by the possibilities, here is a complete guide to everything there is to know about Disney Dining Plans.

How do Dining Plans Work?

• Dining Plans are purchased as part of your stay at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel. You can add them before your vacation online, through a cast member at our call center or via your travel professional.
• For everyone in your party ages 3 and over, dining plans include a set number of meals and snacks based on the number of nights of your resort stay.
• Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during your stay, with unused meals rolling over day-to-day until midnight on your check-out day. That means you are not limited to a specific number of meals per day. You can mix and bundle your meals to fit your schedule.
• Once you’re at a dining location, just let the cast member know that you are using a dining plan and they will handle the rest.

Which Dining Plan is Right for You?

For 2027, you can choose from three dining plans depending on your vacation style. Whether your family is all about grab-and-go meals to stay in the action or you want extra time around the table, we have an option for you.

Quick-Service Dining Plan 

Great for guests who want fewer reservations and more time for fun.

What does it come with?

• 2 quick-service meals per night of stay
• 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
• 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest per stay)

Table-Service Dining Plan

A nice balance of sit-down meals and on-the-go favorites.

What does it come with?

• 1 table-service meal per night of stay
• 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
• 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
• 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest per stay)

NEW for 2027: Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan

Perfect for guests who want to enjoy three meals per day or signature dining experiences.

What does it come with?

• 2 table-service meals per night of stay
• 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
• 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
• 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest per stay)

What is a Quick-Service Meal vs a Table-Service Meal?

Quick-service meals are locations where you order at a counter. Think Connections Eatery at EPCOT or Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom. These spots use one quick-service meal and are perfect for grabbing a tasty meal, then getting right back to the fun.

Table-service meals are restaurants where you are seated and served, often a great choice for a mid-day break, a celebratory meal, or one of those unforgettable dining moments that become part of the vacation story.

Spots like Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom or 50’s Prime Time Café at Hollywood Studios are delicious examples and cost one table-service meal.

Reservations are highly recommended for table-service locations and, since you are staying at a Disney resort, you have first access to book your dining reservations – up to  60 days in advance of your check-in day – for the entire length of your stay.

Character dining and signature dining experiences, like table-service restaurants, offer a relaxed meal around a table. However, they come with a magical twist, such as a Disney character coming to your table or refined cuisine from award-winning chefs.

These experiences can use up to two table-service meals, so if restaurants like Story Book Dining at Artist Point within Wilderness Lodge or Tiffins Restaurant at Animal Kingdom are must-dos during your vacation, consider the Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan, which offers greater flexibility to enjoy these locations.

Dining Plan Tips

• Keep track of your meals via the My Disney Experience app, on dining receipts or by asking a cast member at your resort front desk or a guest relations location.
• Your table-service meal meals can also be used at quick-service restaurants, giving you even more flexibility if your plans change or you want to grab a meal on the go.
• Don’t forget your refillable drink mug when spending time at your resort! You can get easy refills on all sorts of drinks during your stay, from water to soda and even coffee.

Ready to Start Planning? 

Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World is an exciting milestone, but with four massive theme parks, dozens of resort hotels, and endless dining options, the planning process can quickly become overwhelming. Click the graphic below to start.

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